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Busy Architecture
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KarenNfld


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Busy (Basic Editing III)
Collection: 7's
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Date: Oct 28, 2005
Aperture: 3.614
ISO: 1600
Shutter: 0.0769
Galleries: Interior, Architecture
Date Uploaded: Nov 1, 2005

Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica in Ottawa, Canada. No tripods allowed, so I had to use a high ISO.

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 190
Avg (all users): 7.2145
Avg (commenters): 8.0909
Avg (participants): 6.9390
Avg (non-participants): 7.3316
Views since voting: 17318
Views during voting: 485
Votes: 275
Comments: 101
Favorites: 83 (view)


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06/04/2010 04:17:52 PM
Stunning. Incredible shot. And (we can laugh about this now) some muppet gave you a 1. Ha!
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12/12/2009 05:54:43 AM
This is still a classic.
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12/12/2009 12:52:13 AM
this is amazing, one of my favourite pictures that i have ever seen the sence of depth colour and light i think are perfect. ican see why it scored so well!!
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03/02/2008 04:28:39 AM
excellent
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03/29/2007 06:07:21 PM
I've come back to this picture many times since I've been here, and just realized I never commented. Well, now it's on my favorites list. :) I know that doesn't make me unique, but it's truly a stunning shot. Both the angle and the architectural elements, but also the gorgeous blue of the ceiling.
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02/08/2007 06:47:26 PM
Oooh! I'm a sucker for indoor cathederal photography! This is very impressive! Great job and hand held too! Impressive!!!
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09/13/2006 05:50:09 AM
lovely well composed and colorful image
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08/20/2006 06:48:53 AM
Amazing colors and picture.
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06/20/2006 06:52:51 PM
I really like this image. Beautiful archetecture and wonderful colors. You did a nice job of framing to convey the magnitude of this cathedral.
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06/08/2006 11:40:38 PM
Excellent!! Cant believe this is at ISO1600 could you post a spot at 100% crop to have a closer look at the levels of niose???

I have a kit (18-55) with my 350D/XT and find it hard to get images this sharp!

Many thanks

Tim Maher

Message edited by author 2006-06-09 03:41:54.
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06/03/2006 02:11:28 PM
Stunning photo! Congrats with your blue ribbon
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05/01/2006 07:13:08 PM
Hey Karen, now I know why you know the statue on Sparks St Ottawa ON...

Your picture is magnifique... congrats
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02/20/2006 08:49:50 AM
Great love the ceiling
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02/06/2006 06:18:28 PM
Wow! What a brilliant shot, and with no tripod, amazing!
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02/06/2006 06:10:21 PM
Wow ever noted you a 1.Sould be terminated as a challeger..Great picture..Rock
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01/02/2006 12:14:14 PM
Originally posted by theSaj:

Quite beautiful....

What lense was used to shoot this?


Thank you, I used the kit lens that came with the Digital Rebel.
01/02/2006 04:31:49 AM
Quite beautiful....

What lense was used to shoot this?
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11/19/2005 03:40:11 PM
THIS, is a great picture.
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11/15/2005 09:10:33 PM
WoW very very nice !!
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11/15/2005 05:30:54 AM
Great image especially without a tripod. Cngratulations.

Regards

George
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11/15/2005 04:15:14 AM
No tripod? Amazing and beautiful image. Well done.
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11/15/2005 03:29:56 AM
I just added it as my first favorite.
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11/15/2005 01:05:40 AM
Fantastic photograph! I feel as if I'm standing there, in the Cathedral. Stunning colors and detail!
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11/14/2005 03:15:00 PM
beautiful image. who would have thought architecture could take the blue ribbon in this challenge? great job!
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11/10/2005 06:59:07 PM
Beautiful sharpness and clarity. Excellent perspective. Congratulations!
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11/10/2005 01:04:55 PM
Congrats on the blue ribbon! Amazing shot!
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11/10/2005 08:33:54 AM
Your shot is extraordinary for this challenge, both unique and beautiful. A well deserved ribbon.
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11/10/2005 06:15:37 AM
I am a member of this church!!! You captured its magic just beautifully!!!

Congratulations on the Blue Ribbon!
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11/10/2005 01:35:38 AM
Incredible!Congratulations. Just a great shot wonderful colours.
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11/09/2005 11:46:38 PM
AweSome!
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11/09/2005 10:33:01 PM
WOW!!!
cant take my eyes of the print.qwsome
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11/09/2005 05:05:05 PM
Absolutely Wow!

I've gotten some shots in churchs with no tripod by laying the camera on the floor, small aperture, wide lens, self-timer; and then aggressively cropping to get a good composition. But this one - total wow. Congratulations.
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11/09/2005 02:32:08 PM
And a newfie at that!!! I'm some proud! ;-)
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11/09/2005 02:18:26 PM
This image reaches out to pull the viewer in. It is a very good capture because the exposure was well addressed to give it its beauty. You look at a modern structure and the mind absorbs all elements pretty quickly, however, this image is a feasr for the eyes as the more you find the more there is. Congratulations on your well earned BLUE.
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11/09/2005 01:16:39 PM
WOW Karen. Congrats on your blue ribbon. Now that didn't take you long did it? Nice shot.
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11/09/2005 12:42:25 PM
Seal Intervention
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11/09/2005 11:42:30 AM
Wow, this is gorgeous - congratulations!
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11/09/2005 08:27:52 AM
this is stunning .... well done on your blue :-)
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11/09/2005 08:14:03 AM
Beautiful, just beautiful! I love the white dots against the blue.
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11/09/2005 07:16:22 AM
YES!i was right I gave this a 9
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11/09/2005 05:03:41 AM
Wow! That is a gorgeous image. I want to say more, but I don't have the words. Well done.
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11/09/2005 04:09:57 AM
Originally posted by dockie:

isn't that in Montreal?

No it's in Ottawa.
11/09/2005 04:08:26 AM
B-U-T-ful!!! That is a lovely church. I pass by it almost avery day. Congrats!
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11/09/2005 03:33:54 AM
isn't that in Montreal?
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11/09/2005 03:32:29 AM
This image jumped out at me as the eventual winner on the first day. VERY amazing shot. Congrats on the Blue!
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11/09/2005 02:22:04 AM
Beautiful Coloring! Congrats on your ribbon!
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11/09/2005 12:31:56 AM
Bravo! well done ! congrats on your blue ribbon
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11/08/2005 11:23:33 PM
Congrats on your blue ribbon.
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11/08/2005 10:33:35 PM
congrats on the ribbon for this beautiful image!
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11/08/2005 09:52:29 PM
Now, that's a BUSY architecture, and a fine bluw ribbon to boot :-)
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11/08/2005 09:45:17 PM
Wow! I missed voting on this challenge, but I woulda given it a 10 - Congrats!
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11/08/2005 09:23:49 PM
what lens? please POST IN COMMENTS under photo
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11/08/2005 08:12:07 PM
I knew it, I knew it, I knew it, I knew it, I knew it, I knew it, I knew it, I knew it, I knew it, I knew it, I knew it!!! And note that I was the first to call it. :) No suprise here. OUTSTANDING job.
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11/08/2005 07:47:30 PM
Congratulations, Karen, on your blue ribbon. Excellent work.
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11/08/2005 07:35:19 PM
Wonderful shot. I had the pleasure of seeing the Canadian Brass (brass quartet) perform in this cathedral. Great acoustics.
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11/08/2005 07:26:00 PM
Woohoo! I called this for a ribbon and sure enough :) Congrats on your BLUE! Enjoy it :)
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11/08/2005 07:15:33 PM
Wonderful shot. Congratulations! What lens?
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11/08/2005 07:15:27 PM
Ok How did I miss this in voting, Beautiful
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11/08/2005 07:13:16 PM
Pretty amazing shot & location! Congrats on your blue!
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11/08/2005 07:12:39 PM
Congrats on the blue Karen! :) My hometown.

edit:
This is only your 5th challenge?? AWESOME! WTG!

Message edited by author 2005-11-09 00:15:07.
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11/08/2005 07:10:00 PM
Great Job, Karen!!!! Big congrats on your first ribbon and a blue! WoooooHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
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11/08/2005 07:08:46 PM
Congrats! Stunning shot.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/08/2005 01:19:24 PM
Stunningly beautiful! Looks like the kind of place God himself would live. Not much more I can add than that -- congrats on an incredible shot... I can't imagine this without a ribbon in the next few hours! - 10
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11/08/2005 12:42:52 PM
Good picture, but busy?
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11/08/2005 10:32:19 AM
well-composed
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11/08/2005 09:27:50 AM
This is beautiful!
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11/08/2005 07:19:19 AM
Beautiful shot...
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11/08/2005 06:41:09 AM
beautiful
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11/08/2005 03:20:55 AM
Absolutely beautiful.
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11/07/2005 11:09:21 AM
wow, busy or fusy? good pic though 8
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11/07/2005 09:02:14 AM
Great shot!
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11/07/2005 05:18:50 AM
Beautiful capture taken at just the perfect angle.
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11/06/2005 10:58:56 PM
Beautiful pic. I love the perspective, the colors, and the sharpness. It's really an amazing picture. Very well done. :)
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11/06/2005 08:28:50 PM
Beautiful shot of the ceiling colors
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11/06/2005 03:16:54 PM
wonderful colour and detail in this photo, beautiful.
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11/05/2005 11:24:40 AM
Very beautiful. I love the colors and lighting.
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11/05/2005 09:08:23 AM
beautiful capture. very powerful!
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11/04/2005 07:36:55 PM
Well Done
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11/04/2005 11:10:06 AM
Dramatic and colors are great. Focus is terrific. Lots to look at but duplicates are there.
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11/04/2005 10:17:52 AM
Wow this is beautiful and there really is a lot going on, however it is a little too organized for me to call it busy. The design elements, although there are many, are not distracting because they form a pattern. Very cool shot though.
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11/04/2005 09:29:00 AM
All in sharp focus. Really busy. Perfect lighting...10
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11/04/2005 07:54:00 AM
So So
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11/04/2005 06:39:38 AM
love it -simply drawn into the photo
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11/03/2005 07:31:44 PM
busy, yes. but beautiful, hell yes! nice job!
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11/03/2005 01:51:11 PM
I am impressed!
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11/03/2005 07:21:38 AM
Excellent entry! Reminds me of the Basilica in Old Montreal (but it's not that one). I think you have a winner here :)
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11/03/2005 06:58:01 AM
This is just beautiful!
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11/02/2005 03:02:44 PM
beautiful "busy" architecture, nice capture
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11/02/2005 01:24:49 PM
Great exposure and contrast, very well done!
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11/02/2005 11:39:29 AM
Wow, Wonderful picture. Love all the lines and the coloring is excellent. Great symetry too.
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11/02/2005 09:58:33 AM
The architecture looks very elaborate. Good shot and use of lighting.
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11/02/2005 08:57:23 AM
Beautiful picture! Loved it!
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11/02/2005 08:25:52 AM
Extraordinary shot, love the colors and depth.
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11/02/2005 07:14:50 AM
Beautiful.....
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11/02/2005 06:12:14 AM
STUNNING!!! This is lovely and I like the symmetry of it. Great deep tones.
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11/02/2005 01:50:26 AM
beautiful colors and textures in this edifice--good details too--and busy--9
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11/01/2005 10:56:23 PM
hmm, very pretty but it needs a slight amount of rotation.
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11/01/2005 09:59:29 PM
wow!!
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11/01/2005 09:13:13 PM
Is this the Glouchester in England? I love this. One of my top picks for top ten even a ribbon perhaps? Great job! 10
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11/01/2005 08:31:19 PM
very nice
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11/01/2005 07:48:53 PM
I'm only 10% through voting and I'm calling RIBBON right here, right now. Stunning, beautiful, awesome, and many other adjectives I would use when I pick my jaw up off the floor. :)
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