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Copyright: Suzy Gitana (suzy) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 425 W: 38 N: 1262] (4338)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-07
Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Exposure: f/16
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-08 1:19
Viewed: 331
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi and warm greetings from my Home land… :)

*Lebanon*

Took this shot last night during my usual "let's go for a drive mood", basically my special time of the day to stroll around the narrow streets of the old towns and talk about History and origins… plus with a smile, and lots of fresh breeze mixed with mystery and fascination… and good snacks!!

In this post, I didn’t have my Tripod with me, but I always say: being creative is simply being unlimited, basically it takes different shapes and faces, "no matter what it takes, "just Do it" (Nike), so I placed my cam on top of my jeep and took that shot, came back home and did the following:

1: adjusted the colors… darkened and saturated..
2: highlights/shadow/ tones , midtones, and midway between Artwork and Realwork!
3: added a reflection effect in B/W
4: crop a bit …. from the history book and share with you the Following:

Saint Stephan’s Cathedral /Batroun/Lebanon…..
From the marketplace the visitor goes to the Maronite Saint –Stephan Cathedral (achieved at the beginning of the 20th century).It is one of the biggest and most beautiful churches of Lebanon .It overlooks the fishermen’s port. Its design was made by the Italian architect Giusape Maggiore who also supervised its construction. Its pattern is a mixture of Byzantine and Roman arts with some influence from the Gothic art .The cathedral’s stones are sandy from Batroun and it consists of a main nave and two wards in the direction of the east west .It has three altars, the principal among which, in the center, has above it a painting of Saint Stephan by the Italian painters-Giosti.

http://www.batroun.gov.lb/Templates/InsideTemplate_en.aspx?PostingId=442

My new series of photos from Lebanon… will be posting more soon…


Wish you all a great summer and more inspiration for this season…
Will see you around here soon :)

C/C are welcome…
manujmehta, colvert, mikolaj_cava, piccolina, bri, jean11-3, burak28, cunejo200, tnahari, Teresat, gnada, tanburi, tedesse, harpya, mvdisco, werdir, chrisJ, chendis, ele_eng, jjanczyk, ramon, Sharpshooter, MLINES has marked this note useful
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To jean11-3: ghosts!suzy 1 07-08 04:22
To bri: no tripod:)suzy 1 07-08 03:44
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Hello Suzy! Excelent mysterious art work. Good POV and capture. Fantastic effect. Well done!

Namastey Suzy
how are you friend?
interesting shot
nice composition and fine long exposure
i like the light trail here
good colours and fine texture of the wall
nice night photography

regards
Manuj Mehta

Hey you,

:) good to see you and your home land again. I hope you are doing great (hope to talk to you soon, I kinda missed you by a few seconds yesterday ;))

Every time I see your work, I am speechless. This one is great. I like your composition and POV here, PP work and colors are great with excellent sharpness and details.

Now that I finished with tech talk (ahaha)...I like your style - JUST DO IT. When it comes to photography or art (or anything else) I have the same saying. Just do it, take the chance...what will be will be. :):):) Que sera, sera :):):)

Have a great day and I'll catch up with you...later ;)

Hugs,

Stasa

Bonjour Suzy
Nous faisions des photos en même tems cette nuit et nous voilà presque voisins.
Bonne idée d'utiliser un 4pod :), pas de bougé et les belles couleurs de la nuit que soulignent des étoiles dont une est "filante" à toute vitesse...sous ce monument de grande classe.
Très bonne journée mon amie et à bientôt
Henri

It s very bad you go out without tripod!
I can not understand women going out without tripod!
but you captured a good effect and the pov is good
good effect of the two rockets crossing the old door ;)
well in light effect
ciao
Lucio

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  • bri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 366 W: 0 N: 436] (2349)
  • [2009-07-08 3:31]
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Hi Suzy,
No tripod and still a fantastically clear night shot what was your ISO setting for this it is brilliant. The colours are surreal on the terracotta building and the trace lights from the car add to the moment - for a hand held on a long exposure you must have held your breath for a while. TFS
Bri

Ciao dear Suzz.
Just readed you description, sound very good. Must admit never heared of this Cathedral.
Nice warm colours, but maybe a few seconds more open shutter.?
Keep them comming Suzz. Very interesting to see pectures from Lovely Lebanon.
Best wishes from Jan

Hello Suzy, an interesting shot.I like the composition.
I am fascinated by the 'ghosts' of a building on the right hand side,are they statues?
Tfs, regards Jean.

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1302 W: 0 N: 2586] (20765)
  • [2009-07-08 5:01]

Hello,

mangigique compo nocturne, quel bel effet sur le pierre, ces couleurs, cette ambianc, un cadrage latéral parfait, une tout belle iamge.

Bravoe t amitié

Nicou

Hi Suzy
Wonderful nocturnal shot
Amazing light and details
Great POV
Burak

Hi Suzy,
Without a tripod you managed to compose a very good posting. The star-like effect from the street lamps, the streak of light from the passing cars, and the excellent tone make this very appealing. We can't carry a tripod always but I think if you had, there would be more sharpness on the building facade. Best regards...
Danilo

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  • AKITA Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1032 W: 81 N: 66] (12430)
  • [2009-07-08 6:00]

dear Suzy,
an excellent contrast between the dark and the light.
really the world looks sandwiched between two...
the silent voice of darkness is heard from your picture,
and the vigor voice of light is absorbed into darkness.
people think the beginning of the world is the light, but I really think it is darkness, the light was simply born from the darkness, watching this your picture.
thank you,
Akihisa

Hi Suzy
it is very interesting for me to see your postings from home.
I like this presentation for the good capture of illuminated red/brown bricks walls with dark bg.
wonderful architecture.
good pov and nice use of lights.
best regards
tsilla

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1705 W: 124 N: 1455] (20570)
  • [2009-07-08 9:36]

Hi Suzy,
beautiful night view.Great building.Well composed.TFS.Necla.

Boa tarde dear Suzy Gitana

I am very curious about your country photos. I don´t have Idea Of seeing many photos from Lebanon.
I feel your work in this capture...and the strongness of warm nights... still in this dark and good capture the architecture cathedral call my attention. So curious I became...ahahah
Have a great day Suzy Gitana
Um abraço
teresa

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4764] (21697)
  • [2009-07-08 10:05]

Hi Suzy...

Lovely colorful night shot...
Well composed photo.
Perfect colors and details.
Congrats my friend,
George

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  • kanton Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 723 W: 5 N: 1293] (5384)
  • [2009-07-08 11:32]

Hello Suzy!
Outstanding nightshot,wonderful presentation of Saint Stephan’s
Cathedral !
Great lighting colours and effects
fine texture of the wall,the lights
from the car add to the picture!
All my copliments and tfs
Kostas

Hello Suzy,
Stunning angle of wiew and light game
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 788 N: 4424] (19910)
  • [2009-07-08 13:36]

Hi Suzy,
Fantastic work on this night photo!
The long exposure makes a science-fiction mood, here! Fascinating!
Have a great Summer my dear!
Annie

Hi Suzy,
What a superb nocturnal shot vith excellent architecture.Great colours and lighting.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

Hello!
Excellent night shot,beautiful effect.
Interesting architecture,good POV,nice tones.
Very well done
Greetings
Tadeusz

Ciao Suzy



Beautiful architecture, warm light,
super shape throughout the building details, I like
the repetition of windows and details on top
construction.
Beautiful palms decorate the entrance arch,
Ah .. and a car went very fast leaving
a risk to your nice warm light.
A great effect!
Greetings my friend ..

Sergio

Hi Suzy,
Belle prise de vue nocturne , jolies couleurs et netteté,
Excellent POV. et présentation,
beau contraste et lumière,
tous mes compliment
Michel

Hi Suzy,

Wonderfully artistic composition. I like your "just do it" attitude and creativity to compensate for the missing tripod. Really fantastic POV and your PP work adds an aire of mystery.

Best regards,
Werner

Ciao Suzy. Eccezionale prospettiva in luce dorata e intriganti colori. Misteriosa atmosfera.

Roberto

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1422 W: 31 N: 3066] (12438)
  • [2009-07-09 17:12]

HI Suzy
Nicely contrasting with the barely visible buildings of the background, giving the lit building a great dimension.
Well done
Dot

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4248 W: 414 N: 6735] (42365)
  • [2009-07-09 18:32]

Hi Suzy

Interesting lighting, with excellent sharpness, colour & saturation. A well managed nocturnal exposure, with good pp work & shadow details. Tfs!

HI Suzy!
Thank you!
interesting architecture looks so mysterious
nice light and interesting note!
Have grate time!

Oana

Hi Dear Suzy
It is a great nocturnal with warm colors
Superb exposure and lighting, rich in saturation and colors
The dragging light added to its beauty
Best wishes'
Alireza

Ciao Suzy, great perspective on wonderful architecture, splendid nocturne shoot, fantastic effect, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hi Dear Suzy
It is a great nocturnal with warm colors
very nice lighting control
peiman

Hello,
Excellent artwork!
amazing colours and light.
Great composition.
TFS
Have a good WE!

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  • ramon Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 278 W: 20 N: 710] (3413)
  • [2009-07-13 6:26]

Hi Suzy,

Lebanon is a very nice place, was there sometime 2006.
beautiful shot of the cathedral, the mood and lighting i really good.
Another creative composition Suzy...

TFS
Ramon

Hi Suzy,
Awesome shot! The lighting is great, interesting motion blur from the car too. F/16 has created a deep DOF and turned the streetlight into a star at the same time. May I suggest cropping a little bit more off the right hand side to get rid of the stray streetlight. An otherwise excellent image, informative note too (great idea to use the roof for stability, lol). Well done.

TFS,
Scott.

Hi Suzi, It is always a challenge with such a night shot hand held, but your result is better than most. Good POV and interesting textures and notes. TFS. Murray

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