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Italian Mural


Italian Mural
Photo Information
Copyright: Julie Wyatt (j_wyatt) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 56 W: 27 N: 69] (622)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-11-20
Categories: Artwork
Camera: Canon PowerShot G2
Exposure: f/2, 1/8 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-01-10 1:39
Viewed: 870
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This mural is found inside the San Lorenzo church, just North of the Duomo in Florence Italy.

I was not allowed to use a flash or tripod so the brightness of the photo was added by Adobe Photoshop. Otherwise the photo was quite dark, but now the photo looks much like it did in person, but with a bit more light on the subject.

Here is a little info about the church:

According to popular tradition, San Lorenzo was built thanks to a gift by Giuliana, a Jewish matron. Consecrated cathedral in 393 by Sant'Ambrosio, it was dedicated to San Lorenzo Martire. Virtually nothing of the original construction has survived. The church was rebuilt by Bishop Gherardo of Burgundy and consecrated anew in 1050. In 1418 the Medici Family decided to adopt it as 'their' church. They assigned the task of renovating the building to Brunelleschi, who finished most of it in 1421, and completed the Sagrestia Vecchia before 1429. Following his death, the church was finished by Antonio Manetti, who modified some aspects of the original plans, in 1461. The façade remained naked stone despite plans drawn up by Michelangelo at the request of pope Leo X. The wooden model for it is in Casa Buonarroti. The interior of the church is divided into three aisles by arched colonnades that are matched by side chapels. The ceilings of the side aisles are vaulted, while the ceiling of the central nave is carved wood. Despite some 18th century modifications the church still displays an astonishing sense of unity.
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To Miqra: There were so many works of art in Florencej_wyatt 1 01-10 10:01
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Wow! This is stunning as all the artwork you photographed is. You brightened it up well, and since you know what it looked like in person, you know just where to adjust things. I'm so jealous! Maybe next year.
The colors are great, as is the sharpness, I think I would clone out the bright light at the top if possible, but that might be hard to do. If you cropped it you'd miss the top of the dome, so I think cloning would work best.
Excellent shot!

Wow this looks amazing, thank you so much for sharing it with us, I don't think I will ever have the honor of seeing it otherwize, excellent idea and shot, well done!

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