St John's Cathedral, Brisbane

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St John's Cathedral, Brisbane

Postby Manta on Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:15 pm

My first attempt - be gentle.. I wanted it dark and moody, emphasizing the brilliance of the light through the window.

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Postby Bindii on Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:45 pm

I think you've done a fantastic job.. waaaaay better than anything I managed to get while I was there.... its not quite dark and moody though.. but it looks warm and inviting.. and the light coming through the window and spilling onto the floor adds a nice touch also.. there is loads of detail in the brickwork too...

I likes it.... :)
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Postby Manta on Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:50 pm

Thanks Sue - appreciate your comments!
I might try desaturating the pillars and just leaving the centre colouring.
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Postby christiand on Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:52 pm

Hi Manta,

if I may, I hope I'm not hijacking your thread: here is the ceiling of a Cathedral in Frankfurt.
Doohhh, the dude on the right side may be me, (these wide angle 12-24 mm, you gotta watch them :shock: ) :lol:

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Postby Bindii on Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:58 pm

Manta wrote:Thanks Sue - appreciate your comments!
I might try desaturating the pillars and just leaving the centre colouring.


Well if you do be sure to post it so that we can see the results..:)
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Postby Manta on Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:59 pm

That's pretty trippy Christian!

Bit too light and..well...PINK for my normal tastes as far as Cathedrals go but I know Germany's got it's fair share of dark sombre architectural masterpieces too.
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Postby Paul on Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:11 am

I love it Simon,
Yeah the window is blown out but the overall cast with the green shadow looks great! :D 8)
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Postby Big Red on Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:20 am

i like the detail and the warmth you have acheived ... way better then the dark that i managed.
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Postby PiroStitch on Wed Aug 08, 2007 1:01 am

nice one geoff! well executed
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Postby Ben on Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:21 am

Like the photo but being a church with a long tunnel and a bright light at the end I was wondering if St Peter was waiting at the end for me! Stay away from the light!

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Postby Manta on Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:59 am

I doubt he was waiting for me Ben.... unless it was to say "I think you missed the turnoff."
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Postby johnd on Wed Aug 08, 2007 1:10 pm

Fantastic Simon. I love the texture in the brick.
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