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Contemplative

© Chris Budny
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Contemplative

Uploaded: June 12, 2012

Description

The powerful Saint-Gaudens sculpture adorning the grave site of Marian Adams, wife of Henry Adams.
(Original capture in discussion thread.)

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 35.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 12, 2012

Mrs. Adams sadly took her own life swallowing photo-developing chemicals, after a bout of severe depression following the death of her beloved father. The sculpture Mr. Adams commissioned is titled "The Mystery of the Hereafter and The Peace of God that Passeth Understanding."
I shot in full sun, and wanted a dark and perhaps mournful feel; hence, heavy vignetting, some light texture work, a near monochrome desaturation (with light green patina re-applied to the sculpture.) #1468638

Terry A. Stoa June 12, 2012

You've created a really amazing image, Chris - turning a more-or-less blah photo into a piece of fine art. Kudos! #10177328

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 12, 2012

Thanks, Terry! I knew the time of day was not my friend---hard, mid-day light (not to mention 90 degrees.) So, into the darkroom it went... :) #10177421

Carol Quina level-classic June 12, 2012

Great job. Excellent post production work! Looks like the whole thing is made of stone! #10177427

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 12, 2012

I like what you did with the original which is not too bad either, Chris!

Usman. #10177599

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic June 12, 2012

Well done, Chris. Once a year, I visit Aspet, the summer home of Saint Gaudens and there is a life size copy of this on the grounds. #10177632

Bob Cournoyer level-classic June 12, 2012

Silk purse out of a sow's ear....excellent work... :-) #10177664

Joy Rector June 12, 2012

wow, awesome #10177801

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 13, 2012

Thank you all very much! #10178393

David M. Montero June 13, 2012

Brilliant work Chris! You managed to change the entire complexion of the image to a more Gothic-like feel. Good lession for all tourists on what can be done to change an uninteresting image into a work of art. #10178532

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 13, 2012

Thank you very much, Dave! #10179202

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