Stained Glass

concord977

I know these aren't extremely creative, but they're saturated & sharp! Taken this afternoon.

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#2


#3


#4

red_zone

Hi Curt,
I really like 1 & 2, they give a good feeling of how the light is reflecting off the inside of the cathedral - #1 is a particular favorite! I like looking down that hallway to the right and the many arches. I'd maybe have included a little more on the right and cropped a little on the left as the other stained glass in the bg on the very far left is a little distracting

Are these all exposure fusion? If so, I like the ballance of natural (stained glass) light to artificial light, the shadows are a little less than realistic, but I like it!

DaddyO

Very creative every time is a neat trick. I personally would like to have that
problem. But alas, it is not to be. The elusive pursuit continues.

Saturated & sharp alone, a bonus where applicable in carrying the day

concord977

red_zone wrote: »

Hi Curt,
I really like 1 & 2, they give a good feeling of how the light is reflecting off the inside of the cathedral - #1 is a particular favorite! I like looking down that hallway to the right and the many arches. I'd maybe have included a little more on the right and cropped a little on the left as the other stained glass in the bg on the very far left is a little distracting

Are these all exposure fusion? If so, I like the ballance of natural (stained glass) light to artificial light, the shadows are a little less than realistic, but I like it!

Jake,

Thanks for your valuable feedback.

Shots 2,3 and 4 are fused exposures. Each one consists of 3 shots, -2/3, 0.0 and +2/3. I realize that it can lead to an overexposed look and decrease of shadows. I tend to like that, but several people have pointed to it as a problem - so it's something I will have to continue to examine.

Shot 1 was taken 'as is.' You're absolutely right about shifting the image to the right and cropping out the distraction to the left. I may have to go back tomorrow and re-shoot that one.

CL

red_zone

Personally I wouldn't change a thing with your post-processing, it's pretty spot-on as far as I'm concerned! I kind of envy you in your ability to go re-shoot the cathedral at any time!