Bruce Michelotti
December 2025 - Cathedral of Learning
About the Image(s)
This 42 story Gothic Revival building, which is the second tallest educational building in the world is located on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh it is 530 feet tall and contains classrooms, libraries, food courts and labs. Construction was started in 1921.
Shot with a Canon R5 with 24-105 lens at 24mm. Converted to mono in Lightroom because Silver Effects Pro has stopped working! 1/640, f/8, ISO 100.
4 comments posted
You have done the Cathedral proud! Pittsburgh is my home town. The Cathedral is beautiful in color - but - to bring out its true character black and white accomplishes that nicely. Using wide angle makes the Cathedral "tower" in the imaged. All the tones are here and the contrast is great. My Silver Effects (Nik) still works. I will try tro send it to you. Posted: 12/03/2025 17:37:33
Thanks Mark. I tried to get some images of the inside entry area which is beautiful, but alas, not enough light. My tripod was in the car far, far away. Posted: 12/07/2025 16:03:31
I learned something! The second tallest education building in the world. Wow!
I don't know what the Cathedral looks like in color, but this is a fine black and white image that brings out the texture of the stones. The perspective communicates the height well. Nice job! Posted: 12/14/2025 03:37:28
I don't know what the Cathedral looks like in color, but this is a fine black and white image that brings out the texture of the stones. The perspective communicates the height well. Nice job! Posted: 12/14/2025 03:37:28
A fine and interesting Architectural Capture. I also like the B & W treatment which brings back memories of watching the building emerge while sitting in the D76 developer. Very nostalgic. Posted: 12/18/2025 21:16:46