Darcy Johnson
December 2025 - Chihuly Window
About the Image(s)
This past October, my granddaughter and I attended a show at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, an arts complex with ten performance spaces. After the show we were returning to the parking garage when I turned and was WOWed by this Dale Chihuly blown glass art framed by one of the beautiful architectural windows of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. It turns out it is a permanent public art piece - a large chandelier installed in 2006 and hanging in the lobby to welcome visitors.
I took this image with my IPhone. Beyond the basic adjustments in post, I squared up and leveled the image and added a minor vignette. Most of my effort in post though, was to address window glare.
8 comments posted
Hi Darcy,
Greetings my friend.
What an amazing architectural image that you have shared, in this edition my friend. Unless reading your description, It would appear as an abstract. A great composition and nothing more to add. Thank you for sharing.
Have a wonderful holidays ahead.
Cheers.
Kamal. Posted: 12/08/2025 06:52:03
Greetings my friend.
What an amazing architectural image that you have shared, in this edition my friend. Unless reading your description, It would appear as an abstract. A great composition and nothing more to add. Thank you for sharing.
Have a wonderful holidays ahead.
Cheers.
Kamal. Posted: 12/08/2025 06:52:03
Thank you Kamal - I hope your holidays are off to a great start! Posted: 12/11/2025 20:36:07
Hi Darcy,
Happy Holidays.
What a nice capture. The framing words really well. One suggestion. If you go into Photoshop-Capture Raw-select a mask of the window and slide the Black slider to darken the shadows and remove some of the background distractions.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 12/10/2025 20:45:07
Happy Holidays.
What a nice capture. The framing words really well. One suggestion. If you go into Photoshop-Capture Raw-select a mask of the window and slide the Black slider to darken the shadows and remove some of the background distractions.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 12/10/2025 20:45:07
Hi Greg - Your suggestion would be easier than my attempt in Lightroom. I'll give it a try! Have a joyful holiday season! Posted: 12/11/2025 20:39:35
Hi Darcy, Wow, well seen and captured. I don't think I can add any suggestions. I like the balance and of light and the composition. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you and your close ones a joyfull Christmas festive season. Posted: 12/12/2025 03:35:08
Thanks for your kind assessment. It was purely an impulse shot. Wishing you a very merry holiday season and joy in all the wonders a new year brings! Posted: 12/17/2025 05:41:26
Hi Darcy. I LOVE this image! I agree that darkening the background black would be a slight improvement, but your concept, capture and execution are perfect. I might have to go check this out!!!! Happy Holidays! Posted: 12/14/2025 23:23:26
Thanks for your kind review. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and the Happiest of New Years! Posted: 12/17/2025 05:44:45