Here is a space I found in Valencia, Spain. A space in between which the tourists crossed to get to more interesting places. I liked the light and the shadows, which was the reason why I took the picture. The picture is nothing pretentious, it just soothes my mind. I hope that it works for you too.
Your wish is my command Nicolas. But you surely do realize that you are asking for the impossible from me? There I was, standing with my back against the wall, my 24mm tilt/shift lens fully shifted upwards, no tripod but handheld, very dark so low shutter speeds, 3 exposures for the tone mapping and a room which is continuously populated with passing people. It was like juggling 5 balls at the same time. Trying to compose the picture correctly in the viewfinder so that no cropping or rotation would be needed, trying not to shake the camera, sweating in the 40degrees centigrade heat and waiting for some 15 minutes before I could get the shot I wanted. And when I finally did achieve that, you come along and ask for a bit more of the arches!!! LoL!
Asher, as always you take note of these things. Thanks.
Very apt Maris, thanks for the comments. I have indeed used the word maddening on purpose, it is how tourist places make one feel sometimes.
Hi Maggie,
Many thanks for the encouraging words. I am glad to hear that the first picture indeed conveys calmness. The second one would not get shown if Nicolas did not ask for the arches. On hindsight, it would have been a pity.
Yes, you can have a bit more floor. But not from the same perspective point. Here is one taken from the next room. And no, it is not a church.
Your wish is my command Nicolas. But you surely do realize that you are asking for the impossible from me? There I was, standing with my back against the wall, my 24mm tilt/shift lens fully shifted upwards, no tripod but handheld, very dark so low shutter speeds, 3 exposures for the tone mapping and a room which is continuously populated with passing people. It was like juggling 5 balls at the same time. Trying to compose the picture correctly in the viewfinder so that no cropping or rotation would be needed, trying not to shake the camera, sweating in the 40degrees centigrade heat and waiting for some 15 minutes before I could get the shot I wanted. And when I finally did achieve that, you come along and ask for a bit more of the arches!!! LoL!
But of course I took another one showing the ceiling as well. Enjoy.
Monsieur Claris, I hereby declare you to be a slave driver, lol.
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Monsieur Claris, I hereby declare you to be a slave driver, lol.
Telling me such things is like waving a cloth to a bull. Who needs a 17 mm TSE when one can stitch? Here is a combination of the 1st and the 2nd images.
PS: I have not yet played with LR5. The perspective tools in DxO and C1 work much better anyway.
Good to hear from you Michael, thanks for the kind comments.
Here is a final one showing the ceiling.
Here is a final one showing the ceiling.
Thanks Fahim.
Thanks Asher. The ceiling was rather difficult to miss actually. But I agree with you, looking all around is a good habit for photographers.
