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21-DEC-2008 Helen Betts

Christmas at the Treasury
by Helen Betts

Washington, D.C.

Sony DSC-H5
1/125s f/4.0 at 39.7mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time21-Dec-2008 16:30:04
MakeSony
ModelDSC-H5
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length39.7 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent100
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Metering Modematrix (5)
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Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
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Franky2005 26-Dec-2008 15:14
The colors really stand out onthe stone pillars and I love the clear structure in this shot!
Helen Betts23-Dec-2008 19:12
Hi Mike, yes, that sounds like a pretty interesting proposition, so please be my guest! These are actually a row of columns that were almost impossible to capture short of standing up on the metal fence surrounding the Treasury building; I decided that wouldn't go over too well with the guards out front so had to settle for something less than I had envisioned. I even went back for a second attempt, but I'm just too short to get the angle I needed.
Sony Forums Challenges23-Dec-2008 06:37
I like your perspective, Helen...and the repeating elements. Again, nice color contrast here...and nice contrast of the bows/garland against the drab, concrete structure. Well seen and taken! MFC
I can also envision turning this on its' side, cropping out the tree view, and creating an unusual Christmas card from this image...can I give it a try? MFC