Ss Ambrogio e Carlo al Corso - Interiour (Part II)

Posted by MadScientist (Düsseldorf, Germany) on 17 February 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.

After viewing so much details, it's time to step back and get an idea of the whole room. In this image we're looking at the altar. Note the plague procession scene above the altar (as already seen here). (Details below the cupola, the ceiling)

This image required quite a bit post-processing to get some more details than there would be visible in the original. Your comments will help me to decide if I should invest some Euros in an image processing software (whose test version I'm currently evaluating).

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Comments (17)

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

That is breathtaking. The investment seems worth it. Excellent.

17 Feb 2008 5:52am

@Michael Skorulski: Thank you! Note on investment taken :-)

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Truely awesome! Love the colors.

17 Feb 2008 6:41am

@Ina: It was an orgy of gold, marble, and bluish pastel. :-)

Harald from Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Excellent!!!

17 Feb 2008 12:53pm

@Harald: Danke!!!

Steven from Montreal, Canada

WOW, go for it!

17 Feb 2008 2:30pm

@Steven: Thanks :-) Note taken!

Scott Collins from Ontario, California, United States

Fantastic shot as always. Wouldn't you hate to be the one who has to dust?

17 Feb 2008 4:43pm

@Scott Collins: This would be a nightmare! :-D
In fact, I can't remember having seen anybody with mop and bucket... However it does has a lifetime job :-)

Michael from Wuppertal, Germany

WOW! Bin ganz hin & weg!

17 Feb 2008 5:54pm

@Michael: Danke! Ich bin auch ziemlich begeistert - von der Software, mit der ich das ziemlich verhunzte (JPG-)Original aufbrezeln konnte. Na, ich habe noch einen Monat Zeit herauszufinden, ob es mir die zweihundert Öre wert ist :-)

Michael from Wuppertal, Germany

Welche Software nutzt du denn? Sehr empfehlenswert und für umsonst ist RawTherapy- funktioniert auch mit anderen Formaten als Raw. Ich selbst nutze schon seit Jahren PhotoImpact, zur zeit Version 11. Die gibts fats überall für unter 20 Euro.

17 Feb 2008 7:54pm

@Michael: Bin Mac-User :-)
Ich kenne GIMP und (oberflächlich) Photoshop und bin auch sehr beeindruckt von deren Fähigkeiten, allerdings finde ich die Lernkurve sehr hoch. Damit läßt sich sehr viel Kreatives anstellen, was ich auch bei den Arbeiten anderer immer bewundere, was allerdings über meine Bedürfnisse weit hinausgeht. Ich habe mir gestern mal 'Aperture' heruntergeladen und bin ziemlich begeistert. Ohne daß ich mir jetzt etliche Tutorials oder Bücher hätte ansehen müssen, konnte ich einige nicht so dolle Fotos (alles JPGs) noch retten. Das ist schwer in Ordnung, kostet aber auch 200 Euro. Naja, ich habe mal meiner Frau schon ein paar Vorher/Nachher-Effekte gezeigt :-)

Steven from Chicagoland, United States

Fantastisch! What a beautiful capture with warm color and detail! Your previous photos you linked to were just as beautiful. As the novice here, I have to ask if you used a wide-angle lens or if any stitching was involved?

17 Feb 2008 8:14pm

@Steven: None of both! For this shot I used my super simple Sigma 18-50mm lens, thats the 'widest' one I have so far. However, you'll need some practice (my playground is the church in my neighbourhood where I can try various settings). Usage of a tripod and a remote control is also very helpful, because exposure time can get long. Don't lose heart, what I'm showing here are just the best shots, there are many others that were just crap and that I'll try to brush up with some software. And a wide-angle lens is something I have to buy before my next great travel :-)

Tracey from White Hall, United States

Great capture...again! I have never seen such a beautiful building before!

17 Feb 2008 11:45pm

@Tracey: Your stumbling over buildings like this one in Rome - it's incredible! :-)

JoeB from Brampton, Canada

This is good, it shows the whole picture. The gold work is just unbelieveble.

19 Feb 2008 5:02am

@JoeB: There are churches that are even more magnificent. But this one was my favourite, because it has an element of lightness.

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Stunning, simply stunning!
Looking at this I now know that what we saw in our short time in Rome was only a tiny part of this beautiful city.

19 Feb 2008 7:58pm

@MaryB: Here's a very special collection of hidden treasures for your next trip! :-)

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Thank you MS for the link :) I will enjoy browsing through this.

20 Feb 2008 1:17am

@MaryB: You're welcome! :-)

Zing from Hamilton, New Zealand

Wow, great capture!

20 Feb 2008 4:32am

@Zing: Thank you, Zing! Glad you like it :-)

Laurent from Lyon, France

just GRANDIOSE!

20 Feb 2008 12:28pm

@Laurent: Merci, Laurent, très aimable. :-)

Porcsin from Debrecen, Hungary

I think if you do this series long, i will recognize this church. ;) And I want it! Thanks!

20 Feb 2008 10:46pm

@Porcsin: That's not too difficult: it's just at the Corso, the street where most people will go for a walk :)

Twelvebit from Victoria, United States

Seems an ideal candidate for HDR --is that the kind of software you're referring to?

25 Feb 2008 3:50pm

@Twelvebit: There are other people doing HDR much better than I'd be able to. No I'm testing Aperture (for Mac) and I'm still keen on it. Photoshop, Gimp etc. have a rather steep learning curve. With my new favourite toy I can rescue even mediocre shots in less than ten minutes. That's not bad, and the only bullet I have to bite are these 200 Euros Apple wants to have for this software.

Twelvebit from Victoria, United States

I mainly use Nikon Capture NX because it uses what they call "control points" that eliminate the need for masking in Photoshop. I find it quick and easy to use wherever the changes I want to make are not global.

25 Feb 2008 5:06pm

@Twelvebit: Thanks for that tip, I'll see if I can get a trial version!

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