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Lonely In Moonlight
Lonely In Moonlight
Dr.Confuser


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Good (Basic Editing*)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
Location: Florence, Italy
Date: Feb 2, 2007
Aperture: F/16
ISO: 100
Shutter: 30 Seconds
Galleries: Cityscape, Architecture
Date Uploaded: Feb 4, 2007

 Photographer’s Notes
The name of Florence’s Duomo is S. Maria del Fiori and it is the signature landmark and tourist destination of the city. It is huge and hugely detailed. The facade faces west and is often lit by the setting sun. It is in a word beautiful. But it is also damn hard to photograph.
During the day, there are crowds of people in front, and the humid Tuscan weather is often hazy. There are lots of not-so-attractive buildings around and getting a clear line of site, which encompasses the whole of the facade is impossibly difficult during the day.
I wanted to try it at night, clear of unruly pedestrians, when the air was clearer, and the moonlight might cleanse the not-that-clean exterior. I am truly sorry you can’t see this as an 8x10 where all the detail of this beautiful cathedral can be easily appreciated.

Post Processing
• Rotate Canvas
• Straighten Image
• Crop
• Color Correct (Curves)
• Partially Desaturate (Hue/Saturation)
• Convert to B&W (Channel Mixer)
• Image Size
• Save for Web

Camera Data
• Nikon D200
• 2007/02/02 20:26:09.8
• JPEG (8-bit) Fine
• Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
• Color
• Lens: VR 24-120mm F/3.5-5.6 G
• Focal Length: 24mm
• Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
• Metering Mode: Spot
• 30 sec - F/16
• Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
• Sensitivity: ISO 100
• Optimize Image: Vivid
• White Balance: Auto
• AF Mode: AF-S
• Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
• Color Mode: Mode III (Adobe RGB)
• Tone Comp.: Normal
• Hue Adjustment: 0°
• Saturation: Enhanced
• Sharpening: Medium high
• Image Comment:
• Long Exposure NR: On
• High ISO NR: Off

Statistics
Place: 30 out of 195
Avg (all users): 6.0429
Avg (commenters): 7.2727
Avg (participants): 5.9063
Avg (non-participants): 6.0947
Views since voting: 917
Views during voting: 302
Votes: 233
Comments: 11
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/13/2007 11:01:47 PM
I love the detail you were able to bring out on this shot. Gorgeous architecture!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/12/2007 09:40:10 AM
Bella!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/10/2007 09:19:08 PM
very nice color in this black and white photo to maximise the brightneess difference. I like it!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/09/2007 08:11:13 AM
Florence! I love florence...

Nice as a b and w
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/08/2007 07:23:48 PM
Wow...this is awesome.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/08/2007 02:46:57 PM
Is it good to be lonely? I guess good = beautiful to you. It is extraordinary architecture. Great detail for a nightshot. B&W brings out the texture.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/08/2007 01:18:06 PM
I like the contrast
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/08/2007 11:46:16 AM
nice image i liek the colour contrasts in the picture
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/08/2007 08:08:55 AM
Is that in Prague?
 02/07/2007 05:14:30 PM
How PRETTY! Striking contrast in black and white! Very good!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/07/2007 12:23:29 PM
I'm not sure the title goes with the challenge title. Lovely in Moonlight might have fitted better.

Good shot, great building.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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