il Colosseo (HDR)

[Octane]

Hi all,

Another image from my travels.

Words cannot describe the awe of standing in front of this mega-structure. Nor can I describe what it's like walking inside and around it.

I hope my image conveys the emotion of space (size) and time that befit this awesome place, and in doing so, I hope I have done some kind of artistic justice to this timeless landmark.

Please click here (http://users.tpg.com.au/octane2/ilcolosseo.html) for a higher resolution image. Must see.

I loved everything about Rome; from the worst drivers in the world, to quenching your thirst by drinking from the ample supply of natural drinking wells and fountains on a warm Spring day.

Comments and critique, as always, welcome.

Regards,
Humayun

[astroron]

Amazing Humayan,:eyepop: I have never seen a more sharper picture of that building in my life.:thumbsup:

[gary]

Hi Humayan,

An absolutely brilliant piece of work. In fact the best picture I have ever seen of it.
You have achieved what you set out to do magnificently.

Best regards

Gary

[iceman]

Wow that is absolutely stunning, a piece of art captured on film.

Your processing is superb.

[astro_south]

Ummm....WOW

This is great Humayan!! Excellent processing has just captured the mood of the grandness of the place. The people that got in your way while capturing the images look like ghosts and just make you think of the history of the place.

[Liz]

OMG :eyepop::eyepop::eyepop:
That is absolutely beautiful, I have taken quite a few pics of Colesseum, but hard to get without the tourists :whistle:.
I will also be going to Rome later in year, so will see The Colleseum in a different Octane light :rolleyes:.
Thank you Humayan.
Will make my pc wallpaper very soon!!

[StephenM]

Another brilliant image Humayan!!! Very well done!

Cheers,
Stephen

[Octane]

Ron,

Thank you! My focus was a little soft on the edges, but, that was because I was using a kit lens at its widest focal length (18mm).


Gary,

Wow, that's some praise! I put my all into every image I capture and process. I'm glad it's paid dividends!



Mike,

Thank you, mate! I spent pretty much all of yesterday working on this one. :)

I'm dying to put my processing skills to good use once more -- astrophotography!



Andrew,

Thank you! I was hoping that there would be no people in my image. But, it's the Colosseum -- what more can one expect? There were weddings and all sorts of things going on the day I was there. I basically set up camp in the middle, right up against the fence, and stayed there for several hours waiting for the right light. I think I got it. :)



Liz,

Thank you. :)

Post some of your images up here! When are you going to Rome? I'm envious -- I want to go back!



Stephen,

Thank you, kind sir. :)




Thank you everyone. I feel this is one of my grandest pieces. It felt good when I finally saved the final image, uploaded and went to bed. It was a real buzz. I miss this feeling -- I used to get it processing my astrophotography. I'll get back into it really soon!

Regards,
Humayun

[Quark]

Hi Humayun,

Another masterpiece.

Many people take photo's of historically important structures and that is what they are, just photo's, facsimiles to glance at and move on.

It is a special gift to capture such objects and convey the atmosphere and emotion of it all. Looking at your image and thinking about the significance of "The Colesseo", the events that occurred there, it strikes me that this images is not "just an image" but one that expresses emotion and captures the atmosphere of this place and its place in history.

Regards
Trevor

[AlexN]

stunning stunning work as usual H.

I love it! :)

ps - how big could that be printed?

[matt]

That's an absolute stunner, Humayun!

The amount of fine detail is amazing.

Your work remains an inspiration.

[acropolite]

Your best to date IMO Humayan, as Mike said a real work of art on film, or was it silicon. :thumbsup:

[Octane]

Trevor,

Thank you so much for the lovely compliment. I do take my photography seriously. It annoys the hell out of people when I take my time to capture a shot, but, hey, I'm a photographer, I see things differently to other people!

I had an audio guide and followed it whilst I was inside, and, even though that presents you facts and figures, it's still so hard to put yourself there in the thick of it.

I am so glad that my intent has been realised. :)



Alex,

Thank you, kind sir. :)

This will print up to 75cm x 50cm. Probably more if I lowered the DPI, but, I don't want to play with that.



Matt,

You should see the high resolution original! I worked on it for a long time until I just couldn't take it anymore. :)

Thank you for the very kind words, once again.



Phil,

Thank you, kindest sir! A purist would argue that it would have been captured better on film... ;)



Thank you all, yet again, for all the kind words! I am really humbled. :)

Regards,
Humayun

[AlexN]

I rekon my sister would kill for a print of that (she was there recently, although her point and shoot camera just did not do the structure justice in any way...

Pm me if you think it would be possible to get a print done :)

[Matty P]

Wow!!! Very very well done H. I love it. :)

[allan gould]

Boy, what a great shot. That really brings back memories and you have captured a very difficult subject perfectly. The ghost like images really add to the atmosphere.

[Striker]

Absolutely gorgeous....this is how I see a true HDR image....little fake looking that is very spectacular. "Perfect"

Well done

[prokyon]

Hi Humayun,

great pic of a great building. You show, what a great tool the HDR technique is. Without that it would be impossible to get so many details.

cheers

werner

[h0ughy]

H you have made a hunk of rubble look pretty good mate