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B a l d a c c h i n o


B a l d a c c h i n o
Photo Information
Copyright: Fred NEF (Freddie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1443 W: 108 N: 1155] (6323)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/10 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Places of Worship [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-05-16 4:10
Viewed: 784
Points: 13
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Baldacchino
Commissioned by Urban VIII in 1624, Bernini's extravagant Baroque canopy stands above the Papal Altar, a plan slab of marble, at which only the pope may say mass. The altar is sited directly above the tomb of St. Peter in the Grottoes below. Above it is the Michaelangelo's magnificent dome (137-m (448-ft), that was not completed until 1590, long after his death.

Composition:
POV: in the inner sanctum. I shot this discreetly while someone is confirmed as a cardinal. You can see my left shoulder in a leather jacket, I couldn't raise my cam or I'd be frowned upon. It's like a stolen shot :)
Location: Vatican City
Geographic coordinates: 41°54'08 N, 12°27'12 E
Exposure Time: 1/10
F-Stop: f/2.8
Focal Length: 7300/1000 mm
Date Taken: 2006-11-24 00:41
Metering Mode: Pattern

Quote of the Day:
Not everybody trusts paintings but people believe photographs.
-Ansel Adams
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ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To lika: Thanxxx! :)Freddie 1 09-02 19:55
To greys14809: Thanxxx!Freddie 2 07-10 01:11
To janneman: Thanxxx!Freddie 5 05-20 06:40
To vtd_k: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 05-19 18:38
To Maite: Gracias!Freddie 1 05-19 18:35
To animalcrazy: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 05-19 18:32
To TheMystic: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 05-19 18:31
To marcocig: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 05-18 04:05
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Hi Freddie, I like vwry much this interpretation of the "baldacchino" in S Peter, I love how you managed the framing and the POV choosed.

Congrats

Marco

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  • vtd_k Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 275 W: 0 N: 128] (1270)
  • [2007-05-16 4:52]
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Hi Fred,
Good detail for this photo!
Nice color and light!
Good framing!

Tfs
Vu

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 225 W: 3 N: 205] (1317)
  • [2007-05-16 5:44]
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Hello Fred
How much I like the point of view and composition of this shot!
A really beautiful presentation.
Very good job!
My compliments and TFS.
Maite

Hi, Freddie!

A stolen photograph! How great! :P
I like this shot a lot. The composition is great, the colours are great, the detail is great...It's just great!
I think a bit of contrast would help the picture a bit, but otherwise, I like it a lot.

TFS,
Hannah

What? Pictures not allowed there? I'm with Hannah on this one: a little more contrast would be good. Otherwise: credible job, considering the circumstances. Baroque and Renaissance mix well in this compo.
Cheers
Otto

Original POV, beautiful colours.
Good thinking about the frame : it covers up your shoulder.

Well done !

Jan

nICE pov, Great representation of this masterpiece.

TFS,
Grace

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  • lika Silver Star Critiquer [C: 42 W: 0 N: 0] (323)
  • [2007-09-02 7:19]
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Hi Fredie,
Very nice foto!
Good colors and light!
Nice framing!
Congrats,
Thank you for shering!
Best regards!
lika

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