Design in White

Uploaded: July 11, 2009

Description

EFS17-85 @35mm, f/5, 1/15th, ISO100, -.3ev
While waiting in line to climb the main stairs at Catherine Palace, I noticed the simple but elegant white plaster ceiling work.
07/10 Finalist - Theme (Circle)

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/15 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 35.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Marilyn Cornwell July 13, 2009

WOW!! #1153768

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 14, 2009

So glad you like it, Marilyn! #7737568

Michelle L. Frick August 16, 2009

Great eye for seeing this Chris -I love the simplicity, but the differences in tonality from the curves in the ceiling and the impact of the light! #7852966

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 16, 2009

Thanks, Michelle! #7853395

Joannie Bertucci level-classic August 17, 2009

I saw your post on hopefuls Christopher so I came looking to find it! The composition is wonderful and the exposure truly shows the exquisit craftmanship of this ceiling! Wow, Russia, what an amazing adventure for you! #7855255

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 17, 2009

Great graphic design and details, simply beautiful Chris! #7856397

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 17, 2009

Thanks, Joannie & Donna... I held my breath for this one, but alas, it didn't make it... #7857782

Patti Coblentz April 20, 2010

Wonderful curves, lines, and tones, Chris!!
HTD!

Patti #8553270

Katarina Mansson April 20, 2010

Lovely design elements and white tones. HTD Chris! #8553275

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 20, 2010

This is a beauty of a capture, I wouldn't stop re-subbing either! Good luck, HTD!

UB. #8553344

Graham Robards April 20, 2010

These lines are so very elegant Chris, hope to see it again. HTD! ~Pat #8553495

Bob Cournoyer level-classic April 20, 2010

Wonderful comp...

Happy Theme Day #8553810

Naomi Weiser April 20, 2010

great catch, HTD! #8553817

Mitch Spence level-classic April 20, 2010

A most effective understated design image, Chris. #8554005

David Phalen April 20, 2010

Simply beautiful!! HTD!! #8554234

Monnie Ryan April 20, 2010

Gorgeous, Chris! HTD! #8554344

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic April 20, 2010

Wonderful white design Chris! #8554391

Daniella Puente April 20, 2010

Superb Chris, well captured! #8554499

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 20, 2010

Many thanks folks, for having a peek! Best of luck! #8556197

Susana Ms Heide April 20, 2010

REMARKABLE entry!! I like it very much Chris!! #8556754

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 21, 2010

Thanks so much, Susana! #8557377

Dr Silly level-classic April 22, 2010

Congratulations Chris on your 101 White Theme win. :O) #8562160

Patti Coblentz April 22, 2010

Congratulations on your 101 theme win, Chris..this is a fantastic image!!

Patti #8562341

Karen E. Baumann April 22, 2010

Congratulations, Chris, on your White theme win!!! #8562439

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 22, 2010

Thanks so much, Doc, Patti & Karen! I'm thrilled this one was voted a winner, despite never advancing in the BP contest! #8562723

Leslie McLain level-classic April 22, 2010

Congrats, Chris. #8562959

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 22, 2010

CONGRATZ. on a well deserved Win in the White Theme at 101. Good luck at BP too!!

UB. #8563168

Katarina Mansson April 22, 2010

Congrats on your elegant win Chris! #8563307

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 23, 2010

Many thanks, folks! #8563866

Teri Klinger April 24, 2010

great win and congrats!!!! love the pure white with a little bit of texture! #8565990

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 24, 2010

Thank you, Teri! #8566259

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 12, 2010

Making this my favorite of your April entries, Chris -- just love the subtle white on white patterns and lines here. Exposure is right on. My other favorites were Washington DC (an oft photographed monument and reflection, beautifully framed by the cherry blossoms and the whole is perfectly composed), Love Detail (I know it did not score an EP but I would encourage you to resubmit) and Still Life with Ties (I know the set-up is not yours but I just love it and the bold colors, too, and your exposure and framing are right on). Good luck #8607878

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 12, 2010

Thanks so much, Nikki--love reading your monthly Fav's post! I've entered this several times; not sure white-on-white does as well as bold color at BP! #8607900

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 13, 2010

You know how pleased I am to see this one, Chris -- way to keep the faith on a wonderful and sophisticated image. It is stunning in its simplicity. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #8825553

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 13, 2010

Already a fave, Glad to see this get its due recognition, Chris. Hope it goes further in the contest!

UB. #8825580

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic August 13, 2010

Congratulations Chris on this stunning capture! #8826172

Patti Coblentz August 13, 2010

Hey hey hey...I picked this beauty as my favorite...so glad it got the recognition it deserves...congratulations, Chris!!! #8828672

Claudine Grove level-classic August 13, 2010

Congrats!! #8828782

Sam Britt August 13, 2010

Congratulations again! #8829078

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 14, 2010

Thank you all very much! So happy to see this make it, after 5 resubs... #8830170

Mitch Spence level-classic August 14, 2010

We are very happy with this finalist, yes, we are. :)) Couldn't happen to a better image. So glad too that you get to hang around home now. #8832390

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 14, 2010

Thanks, Mitch---yes, I'm very happy to see a badge on this one, as I've "believed in it" for a very long time... guess it just took the right category to come along... #8833109

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 14, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist Chris, excellent! #8834200

Naomi Weiser August 15, 2010

great catch, congrats #8834872

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 15, 2010

Thank you! #8835253

Ken Smith level-classic August 15, 2010

You had a nice month, Chris. Good idea to resbumit this one! #8836801

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 15, 2010

Thanks Ken... it was a good month, not just for a few Finalists, but because 3 of the 4 were resubmits---I always feel a little extra happy when that happens! #8837136

Datha Y. Thompson August 15, 2010

Congratulations again Chris!!!
EXCELLENT!!! :) #8837767

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 16, 2010

Thank you, Datha! #8838317

Susan Fox August 16, 2010

Congratulations on your win! #8839919

Tamara K. Walker level-classic August 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS! #8840003

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 16, 2010

Way to go, Chris -- I am especially pleased to see the gold on this one. Congratulations. #8840136

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 16, 2010

Fantastic July Winner, Chris! :-) k #8840322

Kay Beausoleil August 16, 2010

Congratulations on this intriguing win, Christopher! #8840465

Mick Burkey August 16, 2010

Congrats on your win, Chris. Very nicely done! #8840522

Patti Coblentz August 16, 2010

Congratulations on this outstanding win, Chris!! #8840530

Melissa G. Meiselman August 16, 2010

Incredible white on white photo, Chris!! Congratulations on this winner!!! #8840648

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 16, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving
SECOND PLACE WINNER! 8o) #8840723

Tammy Espino August 16, 2010

Congrats :) #8840864

Sam Britt August 16, 2010

Big congratulations on this 2nd place win, Chris! #8841404

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 16, 2010

Thank you all VERY much! This is one of my top favorite images from a trip to Russia last year, and as I think I said earlier in this thread, it has been through 5 resubmits to get here...! So I'm especially proud of this one! #8841573

Ken Smith level-classic August 16, 2010

Glad to see this get gold, Chris...congrats again! #8841682

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 16, 2010

Glad to see this with A Golden badge, Chris, and kudos to your perseverance!

UB. #8842067

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 17, 2010

Thanks, guys! #8842298

Datha Y. Thompson August 17, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! #8842868

Katarina Mansson August 17, 2010

WTG Chris - big congratulations! #8843239

Mitch Spence level-classic August 17, 2010

Certainly should be a gold winner, Chris. Congratulations on the image and on your belief in it. #8843319

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic August 17, 2010

Congratulations Chris on your Gold win!!! #8843332

Rona L. Schwarz August 17, 2010

Stunningly simple and perfect exposure with great light, patterns, and tones, Chris! No wonder it made Gold! HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS!! #8843394

Renee Doyle August 17, 2010

Great eye and excellent capture Chris!!! Congrats to you on this wonderful winner!! #8843641

Don Johnson level-classic August 17, 2010

Congratulations! (again! -- this is getting tiresome). You are so much better than the rest of us mortals it is amazing. You have a wonderful talent. Your eye for photography is simply outstanding! #8843809

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 17, 2010

Thank you all very much...!
And Don, you're just WAY, WAY too kind and definitely prone to exaggeration! #8844563

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