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Passage of Light


 

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Passage of Light
Passage of Light
EFS17-85 @47mm, f/16, 1.6 Seconds, +.3ev, ISO100, RAW, tripod.
My annual tradition; shooting in the south arcade aisle of Washington National Cathedral, to capture the early morning light in late fall/early winter. The sun, stays lower in the sky and creates a marvelous light show in this aisle, as light coming through the south wall windows paints the limestone in gorgeous reflected color. The first year, I shot 10 weeks into owning my first P&S camera ("Light Lives Here"). The next year, I put that Sony camera on a tiny tripod and, misunderstanding, used an ND filter ("Wilson's Tomb").
This third annual tribute to the light is from my Canon XTi, with tripod, no filters, in a horizontal format for the first time.
11-07 Second Place, T&P, Featured Image, Snapshot #439. Featured in "The BetterPhoto Guide to Creative Photography" published 10/2011. 10/6/16 POTD

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Stunning colors! Great job!


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November 30, 2007

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  This is stunning Chris ~ what a wonderful opportunity you have to capture this beautiful light and detail!


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November 30, 2007

 

Tiia Vissak
  Wow! Very beautiful!


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  Awesome image you captured here, Christopher.


Dominick


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November 30, 2007

 

Linda M. Mishler
  The beauty of the color here is so magestic!!Awesome job Christopher!!! Nice to hear how you've changed what you've done each year.=)


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Cherie Early
  Very beautiful.


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Ray Clarke
  This is beautiful Chris, wonderful light and colour, as soon as I shouted Ray to come and look he said was it one of yours..great work


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November 30, 2007

 

Joan Kocak
  winner.


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Sylvia Rossler
  Simply wow !!!My favorite of your November entries Chris :o)


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Pat Gamwell
  This is the type of image you are so famous for and just couldn't be any more beautifully shot, Chris! LOVE it!


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- Nikki McDonald

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  This is so beautiful, Chris. Thank you for sharing it with all of us. I can't even imagine what it must be like to stand in this corridor, bathed in this bejeweled light. Should be a winner.


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November 30, 2007

 
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  Thank you everyone! Though I feel some thanks should go to the architects & glass artists, too! :) In this aisle, in the fall & winter, it is nearly impossible to come away without a beautiful photograph. I think this one is the "better" of my 3 annual attempts, in a technical kind of way--the image quality, in terms of noise, color, detail, etc. is better than the Wilson's Tomb image captured on my old Sony. And the Wilson's Tomb image was much better than my first attempt (Light Lives Here) in 2005, which was far too washed out. However, I'm still undecided on whether I like the vertical comp of Wilson's Tomb, more than this horizontal comp... Something to ponder for next year's attempt! :)


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December 01, 2007

 

Susan M. Hembree
  I agree with what you said, Chris. I think this is the best, especially in overall image quality, of the three you've taken of this. I can really appreciate the challenges of photographing this after my own first attempt. Again, thank you for the opportunity.


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December 01, 2007

 
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  You're welcome, Sue! Glad you enjoyed it... I only see 1 new cathedral image in your gallery, though---waiting on the rest! :)


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December 02, 2007

 

Melissa McCabe
  This light is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing this awesome colour with us! -mm


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December 05, 2007

 
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  Thank you, Melissa--you're absolutely right! The light that enters the building is spectacular, pretty much year-round, if the sun is out. It falls in different places all year, with this one aisle being the true stand-out, but only in fall/winter mornings. I'm happy to share ;)


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December 06, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Gorgeous colors, design and light!! Such a delight to view Chris!! Best of luck!


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December 15, 2007

 
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  Many thanks, Donna!


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  Thank you, Cheri! I've got my fingers crossed!


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December 17, 2007

 

Teresa Norris
  My goodness, what a stunning image, with the incredible colors and architecture. It's breath-taking!


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December 18, 2007

 
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  Thank you Teresa! If you're ever visiting D.C., look me up for a tour of the building!


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December 18, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Excellent finalist, best of luck Chris. I'm glad your favorite for this month made it!! Best of luck in the next round!


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December 19, 2007

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Congratulations Chris!!!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Beautiful...Congrats!


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December 19, 2007

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  Big congrats on your beautiful finalist Chris! Best of luck in the next round!


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December 19, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congratulations, Chris on this beautiful finalist!!


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- Bob Cournoyer

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  Congrats, Chris, on the finalist!!

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December 19, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Already a winner--actually, it was all along. Congratulations on a well-deserved win, Chris.


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December 19, 2007

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Congratulations Chris!!!


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- Ken Smith

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  Congrats, Chris..super shot..super win!


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Cheryl E. Molennor
  Wow! Congratulations to you


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Sharon Day
  Simply gorgeous, Chris!!! Big congratulations!


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December 19, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Outstanding Chris!! Congratulations on your second place win


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Susan M. Hembree
  Now aren't you glad you took that risk when you were questioning whether or not you should take the shot? Congratulation, Chris! I knew it would be a winner.


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- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your second place winner, Chris. Beautiful colors.


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December 19, 2007

 

Susana Ms Heide
  I will never tire of looking at your spectacular cathedral captures!!! This is definitely worthy of this recognition! CONGRATS Chris!!!!


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Cesar J. La Rosa
  Congratulations on this very well-deserved Winner, Chris!!!
Cesar


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Sylvia Rossler
  Big Big congrats on your win Chris :o)


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- Les Rhoades

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  I stopped in to offer a Congratulations on your colorful Winner!


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- Dr Silly

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  Congrats, Chris. :O)


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Teresa Norris
  A big congratulations on this winning beauty, Chris!


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Susan Fox
  Congratulations Chris!!!!!!!


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Colleen Farrell
  Outstanding work, Chris! Well seen and beautifully captured. I liked your "story" about each year's efforts, too. Congratulations on your win!


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Esther Smith
  Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations on your WINNER Chris!


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Nadya Johnson
  Absolutely stunning, Christopher! Congratulations on your outstanding winner!


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- Mitch Spence

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  Congratulations, Chris. These shots never cease to amaze me.


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  Wow, was I ever stunned to find out about the Finalists & Winners this morning! Thank you all very, very much...!
I've had such a fun time on this now-traditional, annual visit for photos of the fall/winter light at the cathedral. But I've gotta start thinking of something different to shoot on next fall's visit!


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Kathleen Rinker
  Congrats on your winner Chris, it is well deserved!!!


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- Claudia Kuhn

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  Wonderful capture Chris, congratulations on your win!


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  Congratulations Chris! The shot was worth waiting for!


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Corinne M. Thompson
  Congrats on your win for this magnificent capture!


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Datha Y. Thompson
  Congratulations Chris!!! WOW I LOVE This!!! A FAV of mine!! I can only dream about capturing something like this!!! Gorgeous and so well deserved WTG :0)


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  A very inviting work here Chris. Congratulations!


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Robert Baer
  chris
congratulations for your wonderful win!really special image!


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  Thank you all very much; I appreciate your comments! Datha, plan a trip to DC in the winter, and we'll try and get you in for a shot like this; it is easier than it looks!


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- Don Johnson

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  Beautiful...simply beautiful. Even better than your other 2nd place photo of the same subject. A well deserved win!


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  Thanks, Don; I agree, it is the better of the two.


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December 21, 2007

 

Renee Doyle
  This is so incredibly beautiful Chris!!! Congratulations on a wonderful win - I really like the horizontal compositiion!!!


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December 21, 2007

 

Amber Kennedy
  Chris! So not a surprise to see your work around till the end...your talent is stunning. Congrats!


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  Amber & Renee; thank you both very much!


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Steven W. Lepak
  Bravo AND CONGRATS Chris! WONDERFUL. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven


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December 22, 2007

 

Lynn Haack
  A glorious WINNER...congrats, Christopher! lynn


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  Thank you, Steven & Lynn; I really appreciate your comments!


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December 22, 2007

 

Michael S. Swaffar
  Huge Congratulations, Chris! Another incredible winner. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


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December 22, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  Congrats on your win Christopher! I knew we would see this one again! It's a beauty!


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  Thanks, Michael & Carol... Happy holidays to you both!


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December 23, 2007

 

Patricia (Pat) C. Exum
  Chris,

This is absolutely beautiful! The colors are wonderful! Congratulations on a well deserved win! Please send me an email, I have something to discuss with you.

Thanks,
Pat


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December 24, 2007

 
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  Thanks so much, Pat; great to hear from you!


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December 24, 2007

 

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  gorgeous winner!


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December 30, 2007

 
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  Thank you very much, Deborah!


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December 30, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your SnapShot feature Chris!! This really is a beauty!!


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January 02, 2008

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  WOW!!! I'm so happy to see this BEAUTIFUL photograph featured on the SnapShot Newsletter, Chris! Congratulations on this very well-deserved recognition!!!
Happy New Year!!!
Cesar


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- Nikki McDonald

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  Congratulations for having the featured gallery in the SnapShot newsletter, Chris. This is, of course, a stunning example of your photography, but I think the honor goes to the entire body of your work, and well it should. Great job!


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Michelle R. Kovach
  Congrats on your snapshot newsletter feature Chris!


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  Thank you very much, Donna, Cesar, Nikki & Michelle! I've never been featured in the Snapshot, so this was a huge thrill to find, this morning!!


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Corinne M. Thompson
  Congrats on your feature Chris!


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Michael S. Swaffar
  Huge Congrats on your feature, Chris.
Awesome way to start out the New Year!


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Ronald F. Fischer
  Congratulations on your featured gallery, Chris!


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  Thanks, folks, for stopping by! I'm still grinning ;)


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Shawn Jennings
  Congratulations on the cover image for Snapshot, Chris! DC is one of my favorite places to visit and photograph and you have some fantastic images from there. Congratulations again!


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  Congrats, Chris for being the featured photo and gallery on Snapshot. I just love this image!!!


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  Thanks, Shawn & Sherry!


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Kcalpesh B. Ajugia
  Beautiful!! Fantastic Image!! Congratulations~~


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  Thanks so much, Kcalpesh!


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- Amanda D. Austwick

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  Love this image Chris, and the explanation of how you did it!, Thanks


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  Thank you, Amanda!


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Merna L. Nobile
  CONGRATULATIONS, MERNA


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January 17, 2011

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Your persistence paid off Chris. This is such a beautiful image. You picked the perfect time for those colorful reflections. Congratulations on your win!!


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October 29, 2011

 
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  Thanks Alex, and belatedly, Merna!


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  Wow, fantastic colors!


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December 08, 2011

 
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  Thank you, Rudi!


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December 09, 2011

 

Carolyn McIntosh
  Your photos inspire me . . .. this one is just out of this world. Washington DC is one of the places I just HAVE to go back to, and for me it is a very long trek.


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December 09, 2011

 
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  Thank you very much, Carolyn! I'm flattered---and I agree, it is an amazing city to photograph and visit!


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Merna L. Nobile
  Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna


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December 09, 2011

 

Khalid Al-Issa
  wonderful capture ! congrats Christopher.


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December 29, 2011

 
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  Thank you both!


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  Always have loved this one snd mow it has geratrd another award !


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July 09, 2016

 
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  Thanks, Errick! I was surprised to see this make the cut; I had so much yet to learn at the time I shot this, about exposure and post-production, etc. Still, I'm thrilled to have two cathedral images appear in the BP 20th Anniversary winners!


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July 10, 2016

 
- Amanda D. Austwick

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  One of my faves Chris, and congratulations on your all time winner!


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  Thank you, Amanda!


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July 27, 2016

 
- Don Johnson

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  Way to go Chris on this stunning image!!!


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October 06, 2016

 
- Sara B Coffey

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  Beautiful light captured in colors! I also appreciate your posting the history of this shot and how you grew as a photographer each time you shot this subject.


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- Michele Peterson

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  Fabulous! Congratulations on the potd today!


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- Nancy L. Green

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  STUNNING capture Chris, the colors and lighting are amazing!!! <><


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Cary Rogers
  A MARVELOUS capture! Congratz on the All-TIMER award and the POTD!


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  Thank you all very much! What a surprise seeing "one from the vaults" after all this time!


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October 06, 2016

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Stunning. Congratulations again, Chris.


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- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a stunning POTD, Chris.


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Joy Bello
  Stunning!!!


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October 06, 2016

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Wow, Christopher this is gorgeous...thank you fo sharing your information. Congratulations!


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October 07, 2016

 
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  Thank you, folks!
For those who have commented on the "year-by-year" evolution of this shot, a version made several years later became perhaps my own favorite from all the years I revisited this location:
http://chrisbudny.com/-/chrisbudny/gallery.php?photoID=12716645


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