Mary Ann Carrasco  


Porto Cathedral Archway by Mary Ann Carrasco

October 2025 - Porto Cathedral Archway

October 2025 - Mary Ann Carrasco

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About the Image(s)

This was taken in spring of 2023 during our trip to Portugal. I was very enamored with the cathedral in Porto...in fact, we attended Easter Mass there. The architecture was amazing. This archway was off the main church and led into a walkway around a courtyard. It was difficult to get an image without people so I settled on this one with only two. I used the iPhone 13 pro max for taking photos on this trip and I was pleasantly surprised at the quality. I took the images in raw format and used Photoshop to edit. With the new removal tools, it was easy to remove the two people. For a camera club competition, I used this image in color and left the one person walking but I got knocked for that by the judge so opted to remove both here. I look forward to your comments, suggestions, etc.


2 comments posted




Bob Rickert   Bob Rickert
I like both images. The Mono image is striking with the curves in the ceiling! It is amazing what can be accomplished with a phone camera. It might be interesting to see how the image looks with the black shadow on the first step cropped out. The black spot draws my attention. Don't get hung up on what a judge says -- that is all personal opinion. This is an excellent image.   Posted: 10/07/2025 15:36:07



Michael Hrankowski   Michael Hrankowski
(Group 83)
Hi Mary Ann!
Nice composition and I like the balance of tones with the entrance lighting subdued. It invites the eye into the frame and gives the image depth. Amazing what the new phone cameras can do! It proves the adage that the best camera is the one you have! Well done!   Posted: 10/07/2025 16:16:30



 

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