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High Altar


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   High Altar
High Altar
The high altar at Washington National Cathedral. The wood communion rail in the foreground features carvings of the Apostles.
03-11 2nd Place - T&P

Chris Budny

 
 
 
- Gail Sullivan

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Christopher...so full of rich detail and gorgeous lighting on the stained glass.


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March 31, 2011

 

Joy Rector
  excellent, love the pov


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March 31, 2011

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Absolutely gorgeous, Chris -- and the detail and lines are amazing. Truly beautiful.


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March 31, 2011

 

Julianne Bradford
  What a beautiful church Chris. You certainly know how to show it off in all it's exquisite detail!


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March 31, 2011

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Beautiful capture and details, Chris


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March 31, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thank you all very much! This is my first attempt at an HDR made from more than 3 exposures.


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April 01, 2011

 
- Dayna Cain

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  Simply amazing...breathtaking!


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April 01, 2011

 
- Dr Silly

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  Congratulations Chris on your first attempt at an HDR Finalist. :O)


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April 26, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on this awesome finalist :)


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April 26, 2011

 
- Ken Smith

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  Excellent, Chris..congrats to you!!


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April 26, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on a superb finalist, Chris! Very best luck!!


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April 26, 2011

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Exceptional finalist Chris! Your treatment is flawless as is your composition!


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April 26, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  Awesome work Chris!! Congratulations!!


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April 27, 2011

 

Katarina Mansson
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Chris!


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April 27, 2011

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Congrats on this beautiful finalist, Chris!


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April 27, 2011

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Stunning work! Congrats on your Finalist, Chris!


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April 27, 2011

 

Jane Holestine
  Congrats on this gorgeous finalist, Chris!


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April 27, 2011

 

Karen E. Baumann
  I would have missed the woodwork in the front if you hadn't pointed it out... amazing! Love the strong DOF here, Chris and the light is just right. Congratulations on this fine finalist!


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April 27, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Many thanks for all the kind words, folks! I'm always thrilled when one of my cathedral shots makes the cut!


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April 27, 2011

 
- Michele Peterson

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  Wonderful colors... can't wait to see it in person someday. Congratulations on this amazing finalist!!


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April 27, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Congratulations on a well-deserved Finalist award!


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April 27, 2011

 

Jeana Clark
 
Very very beautiful Chris!!!
The color and details are spectacular!!
Awesome image well captured!!
Congratulations on this well deserved Finalist!!! Sure to see again!!!

~J~


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April 27, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Take photo, Sleep
Edit photo, Sleep
Received award, stop sleeping
CONGRATULATIONS, Merna


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April 27, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thank you very much, ladies! Michele (and anyone else visiting DC!) you better look me up when you get out here!


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April 27, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Chris!!


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April 27, 2011

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Breathtaking in it's scope, rich color, light and many fine details, Chris. Your beautiful Cathedral is on my list of must-see's someday, thanks to your many images of it's remarkable and inspiring architecture...which in all honesty, I never would've realized FULLY w/o your wonderful photo input. Hoping to see this one again - and Congratulations!


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April 27, 2011

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  The detail in this image is incredible, Chris -- great job in sharing more of the majesty of this place. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round.


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April 27, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  The pov and details are enchanting, Chris. CONGRATZ on this terrific Finalist, good luck up next!

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April 27, 2011

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on your finalist!!!!!


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April 27, 2011

 

Katarina Mansson
  YES! Congratulations on your outstanding winner Chris!


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April 27, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  Fantastic, Chris!! Congratulations on your winner!


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April 27, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Huge CONGRATZ on this fabulous Winner, Chris!!!

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April 27, 2011

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Congrats on your beautiful winner, Chris.


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April 28, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  Congratulations! Another well-deserved winner for you, Chris! Gorgeous image.


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April 28, 2011

 

Martin J. Wells
  Nice one Chris, great shot well done on another prize!!


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April 28, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thank you all very much! Congratulations to all happy shooters of the March winning images!


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April 28, 2011

 
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  So beautiful...congratulations on your Win!


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April 28, 2011

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Gorgeous work Christopher. Congrats on your win!


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April 28, 2011

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Just beautiful...Congratulations on your win!


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April 28, 2011

 
- Gail Sullivan

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  How wonderful to see this win...congratulations, Christopher!


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April 28, 2011

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Chis, I love this! Congratulations on your superb win!


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April 28, 2011

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Simply OUTSTANDING... And the judges agree...:)

Congratulations Chris on one awesome shot!


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April 28, 2011

 

Karen E. Baumann
  So happy to see this in the Winner selection! Outstanding in all of its detail and lighting! Congratulations on your WINNER, Chris!


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valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  So very happy to see Gold attached to this superb capture...Warmest congratulations on a fine and much-deserved win, Chris!


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April 28, 2011

 
- Michele Peterson

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  Congratulations Chris!! :-)


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April 28, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thank you all very, very much! I definitely want to try some additional HDR images comprised of more than just 3 bracketed exposures---this was my first attempt (I think I merged 5 exposures here) and I'm thrilled with this result!


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April 28, 2011

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Chris, congratulations


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April 28, 2011

 

Susan K. Snow
  Stunning work. Absolutely stunning. And, well you should be. Obviously, the judges agree with you. Big congratulations are in order, Chris!


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April 28, 2011

 

Julianne Bradford
  Congrats on this wonderful winner Chris! Such a magnificent capture!


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April 28, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  Big congratulations to you Chris!!!!! Like I said before Awesome work and so deserving!


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April 28, 2011

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Great POV, Christopher -- congratulations on your win!


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April 28, 2011

 
- Ken Smith

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  Very deserving, Chris...congrats to you!


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April 28, 2011

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Wonderful winner Chris, congratulations!


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April 28, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thanks again, everyone!


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April 29, 2011

 

Jeana Clark
 
Congratulations on
your outstanding Winner Chris!!!

~J~


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April 29, 2011

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving 2nd Place WINNER! 8o)


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April 29, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thank you both!


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April 30, 2011

 

Mick Burkey
  Great lighting, design and execution, Chris. Congratulations on your win!


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April 30, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thanks, Mick!


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May 01, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on an awesome winner, Chris! A big WOW!!


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May 01, 2011

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  No surprise here, Chris. A true beauty. Huge congrats.


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May 01, 2011

 
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  Thank you both, Ellen & Mary Beth!


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May 01, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on this fantastic 2nd place winner Chris..I new this would be a winner!

Have been unable to comment due to all the tornado's to the area here in north Alabama..but thankfully we are safe and we now have power again...

jo ann c.


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May 04, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Glad to hear you're safe and sound after those terrible storms, Jo Ann! And thank you!


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May 04, 2011

 
- Don Johnson

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  Well done Chris!


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May 13, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thanks, Don!


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May 13, 2011

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Wonderful details and perspective. I admire the way you control the lighting. Congratulations on your win!!!


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October 15, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thank you, Alex... this is a 3-image HDR, if I remember. That helps with the contrasty light and shadow, certainly!


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October 15, 2011

 
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