Stonecarver
Uploaded: December 04, 2012 03:58:20
One of the most charming gargoyles at Washington National Cathedral; a depiction of the cathedral's beloved
past Master Mason, Roger Morigi. His staff of carvers created this gargoyle as a tribute, reportedly carving
it in secret, and not revealing it to Morigi until installation. Maybe with good cause, as they chose to
immortalize some of his worst character flaws, tongue-in-cheek. Here, Morigi pulls his hat down in anger
(a famous temper!) to release a nuclear mushroom cloud, while devil's horns poke through the hat as well. He
clutches a chisel, with more carving tools in his pocket. A pointed tail grows from his backside.
One foot wears a shoe with a hole in the sole; the other foot is shown as a hoof.
Not seen here, on the far side, a mallet, and a whiskey flask and stiletto in the other pocket.
He sports a 5 o'clock shadow, and is wearing a favorite golf club sweater.
12/12 Finalist - D&M
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 375.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Usman M. Bajwa December 04, 2012
Very cool capture and description, Chris!!!UB. #1501775
Antonio Amen December 04, 2012
We call it Gargula, very nice detail. #10449896Joy Rector December 04, 2012
love this shot #10449942MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 04, 2012
Morning ChrisWhat a Great capture
The information is wonderful as well
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Dominick M. Dimacale December 04, 2012
Great image and details here, Chris!
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Michelle Alton December 04, 2012
Wonderful capture. All of the details described are easily seen and the composition is also ever so pleasing to the eye. #10450095Bob Cournoyer December 04, 2012
What a great story! You captured him well... :-) #10450786Carol Quina December 04, 2012
A fun & whimsical shot! #10450845Jack Gaskin December 04, 2012
GREAT IMAGE of a UNIQUE GARGOYLE
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Chris Budny December 05, 2012
Thank you all very much! This is a favorite gargoyle among visitors, easily seen from the lawn. #10451676Peggy Pfister January 23, 2013
Great detail and a fun subject! Congrats on the finalist! #10530484Julianne Bradford January 23, 2013
Congrats on another great finalist Chis! #10531077Stefania Barbier January 24, 2013
congratulations on your fantastic finalist!!! #10531558Usman M. Bajwa January 24, 2013
Good to see this again, Chris. CONGRATZ and good luck!UB. #10531766
Chris Budny January 24, 2013
Thank you all very much! The cathedral has a special place in my heart, so I'm always thrilled if a cathedral image advances! Fortunately, this gargoyle wasn't damaged in the 2011 earthquake, but others were. #10532153Linda D. Lester January 24, 2013
Very nice Chris! I can see why this place is so special to you!Colette M. Metcalf January 24, 2013
Congratulations once again!!! #10533252Lindley Johnson January 24, 2013
Terrific image and story, Chris! Congratulations on your finalist. #10533362Tammy Espino January 24, 2013
Congrats again!:) #10534131Charles C. Berkeley January 24, 2013
Interesting subject, which the lighting makes even better. Congratulations on this Finalist! Charles #10534212Martha R. Mazon January 24, 2013
What a fascinating history, Chris!! You captured it wonderfully. Congratulations! #10535029Ken Smith January 24, 2013
You had a nice month, Chris. Congrats on your finalists! #10535171Renee Doyle January 24, 2013
Great eye Chris! Congratulations! #10535311Susan M. Smith January 24, 2013
Great detail and with a cool back story! Congrats on your Finalist, Chris! #10535386Chris Budny January 25, 2013
Thank you all very much!Michael Kelly January 29, 2013
Wonderful detailed capture. Love the texture of the stone and the great description adds to the image. Congratulations! #10545113Chris Budny January 30, 2013
Thanks, Michael! And thanks for catching up on my recent Finalists & Wins! #10545671Merna L. Nobile February 07, 2013
Are you amazed at the vivid colors, sharpness and composition of your photographs? Well the judges are, CONGRATULATIONS you are a winner for the month of December, 2012!
Merna
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