Cindy Lynch
September 2023 - St Francis Xavier
About the Image(s)
This beautiful church is the college church for St Louis University. After I had the photo the way I wanted it in color (adjusted the skew to straighten the verticals, reduce the noise, contrast, etc.), I used the Black and White adjstment in Photoshop to get the monochrome treatment I wanted. I thought the lone figure toward the front right of the church added a sense of scale. Settings: f/11, 1/5 sec., ISO 6400 (was set to automatic, although I used a tripod and didn't need to do that) and 18mm focal length.
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4 comments posted
Wow, Cindy, a stunning image! The strong lines and curves, the perfect (imho) tonal variation, the sharp focus and depth of field, and yes, the person sitting in the pew to give a sense of scale and adds interest all contribute to this being an all-round keeper. Beautiful! Posted: 09/10/2023 23:06:04
Beautifully image. I would live to shoot churches like this. I did do a little burning on the floor and windows. Makes me want to go there. Posted: 09/19/2023 13:25:09
Church interiors are fun to shoot, I love the detail, contrast and, composition.Very well done, Posted: 09/19/2023 16:04:10
(Groups 3 & 39)
Cindy, very nice image. I like the composition as I am led right into the scene and up to the altar and the dome above. Nice repeating patterns and I agree that the person adds scale. Very nice. Posted: 09/19/2023 17:56:44