- perfect reflection - Miroslav Petrasko (blog.hdrshooter.net)
- I love the light coming in through here! - Ben_Senior
The Painted Hall
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Explore #1
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I have done many interior shots from around the world, such as Zagreb Cathedral in Croatia and Opera Garnier in Paris, but it's been a while since I went out in London for some.
Although a very common shot from this location, I wanted my own take on it and it finally took magnificent shot by John Esslinger to get my ass in gear and make the trek to Greenwich. And what a trek it was.
I live in North West London and Greenwich is in South East London. Normally when the Jubilee line is runing, it takes me about an hour. Sadly, during my trip, this line had a signal failure and it took me over two and a half hours to make the journey. Luckily I was aiming for interior shots, as it was pouring down with rain.
Once I had arrived, the whole area was filled with tents and vans and generators. It turns out that they were filming a movie version of Les Misérables there, staring Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman and Helena Bonham Carter. The Painted Hall was in line with the current shoot, so the production company had staff in the room stopping people from crossing the hall every now and again during takes. I managed to persuade them to stop people behind me, so I had a completely clear room for a few minutes. Bonus!
The room has a couple of shiny, wheeled tables in it, so that you may view the decorated ceiling without straining your neck. I used it to get the reflection of the more ornate section of the room. It required a little wheeling around the room, but I got there in the end.
Flickr never, ever does interior shots justice, even in the lightbox, so take a minute and please view this over on SmugMug; it's a much more pleasing experience to the eye.
A big thanks to everyone who helped get my last photo to Explore #1.
No images in comments please.
Details
Canon EOS 5D Mark II / ISO 100 / f/13 / 17-40mm @ 17mm / HDR
Comments and faves
Miroslav Petrasko (blog.hdrshooter.net), KivetOnRock, Greg Annandale, Hans Maso, and 610 other people added this photo to their favorites.
TheFella (13 months ago | reply)
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Miroslav Petrasko (blog.hdrshooter.net) (13 months ago | reply)
the reflection here are just perfect... really an excellent photo
KivetOnRock (13 months ago | reply)
amazing reflection, superb capture
..illi.. (13 months ago | reply)
wonderful composition and reflection!
Kostas Petropoulos Images (13 months ago | reply)
That's a hell of an Hdr edit my friend !!!
Liping Photo (13 months ago | reply)
Beautiful capture !
planet_us (13 months ago | reply)
Beautiful!
Christopher.F Photography (13 months ago | reply)
That reflection is killer, well done!
.Terry Cheng (13 months ago | reply)
Such a grand interior. Love the reflections and rich colours!
R3p7il3 (13 months ago | reply)
Beautiful!
rianti ape (13 months ago | reply)
Superb
Dan Anderson (dead camera, RIP) (13 months ago | reply)
over the top awesome
Pete Halewood (13 months ago | reply)
Stunning job Conor! Fantastic scenery and processing.
Chiradeep. (13 months ago | reply)
Absolutely Marvellous. Superb Architecture & Fabulous Reflection.
dimes2 (13 months ago | reply)
You are right about Flickr not doing it justice. I looked at it on smumug, what a difference! I love your work!
tattoogirl12 (-break-) (13 months ago | reply)
gorgeous processing and details, such amazing work!
Derrick_Nguyen (13 months ago | reply)
Incredible shot Conor!
SIsifo73 (13 months ago | reply)
Well done Conor, the framing is very good!
matt_frankel (13 months ago | reply)
Incredible work. Love the framing, the reflection and the detail
areyarey (13 months ago | reply)
wow Conor, a stunner, fabulous work !
Dude with a Canon (13 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot!
waternymphkmw (FIGHTING BACK THE FRACK ATTACK) [deleted] (13 months ago | reply)
Incredible reflection!
Other Half Images (13 months ago | reply)
I thought this looked familiar! I saw John's shot not long ago, it's quite inspirational. So is this, you've done a terrific job as always Conor. Bravo!
sjwallace9 (13 months ago | reply)
stunning photo! it's an obvious comment but the reflection is unreal!
AlcockMichael (13 months ago | reply)
Superb reflection.
MD_MC (13 months ago | reply)
Rating: ★★★★★
Excellent shot!
♫ Lion ♫ (13 months ago | reply)
Wonderful!
pugnatrix* (13 months ago | reply)
perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sangy23 (13 months ago | reply)
This room is gorgeous... and that reflection is so clear and clean.... what a beautiful shot!
Kenn.CF (13 months ago | reply)
oh my. Great shot Conor. Of course,a perfect place to shoot les mis. Can't wait to watch the film. I've seen the Broadway show and it was amazing.
esslingerphoto.com✈ (13 months ago | reply)
Hey Connor, Glad you had a chance to get over there and get some shots! Thanks for the complements on my shot! Did you make it into the church?
calba (13 months ago | reply)
Such a beautiful shot and fantastic reflection!!!
I Prahin | www.southeastasia-images.com (13 months ago | reply)
Wonderful interior mood and great reflection!
...arpi... (13 months ago | reply)
amazing reflections
Rhiaphotos (13 months ago | reply)
Beautiful reflections and lights, great symmetry! Superb image!
Simon Cresdee (13 months ago | reply)
Just perfect
Prometheus-BD (13 months ago | reply)
This is awesome! Fantastic reflections
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bytegirl24 (13 months ago | reply)
great details and PoV.. great reflections!
sxhuang (13 months ago | reply)
Amazing !
Ido Gur (13 months ago | reply)
Great lighting and beautiful reflection!
- Dave Morrow - (13 months ago | reply)
awesome
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Alexander Ipfelkofer (13 months ago | reply)
Face meltingly awesome
tj666 (13 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot.
odin's_raven (13 months ago | reply)
kick ass work
SemSmada (13 months ago | reply)
nice shot
brian.ball60 (13 months ago | reply)
This is amazing Conor :) one of your best :)
•DMM (13 months ago | reply)
Well done.
Dance while the record spins.... (13 months ago | reply)
Superb shot! Well worth the trip and patience!
Elenapaint (13 months ago | reply)
Wonderful Capture my friend !
~Themida's photos~ (13 months ago | reply)
Fantastic flaming,impresive details,fantastic colours and reflections!!!...