Vatican City, Rome.
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Wow, it's been a while since I uploaded anything in black and white...!
The light beam coming from the front windows is natural, not a photoshop addition. =)
This is the interior of St. Peter's, with the baldacchino (left) and the nave. The baldacchino is a pavilion-like structure 30 metres (98 ft) tall and claimed to be the largest piece of bronze in the world, which stands beneath the dome and above the altar. It was intended to mark in a monumental way the place of Saint Peter's tomb. It was commissioned by Pope Urban VIII. Works began in July 1623 and ended in 1633.
Explore #450 (August 24, 2009) - Thank you for your comments and faves!
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Jose Ferreira Jr. 45 months ago | reply
Fantastic light!
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Vainsang 44 months ago | reply
Fantastic ray of light! God?
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Ran_d 44 months ago | reply
Congratulations on the weekly photo contest :) Well done!
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borealnz 44 months ago | reply
Such beautiful light! Congrats on the win!
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HuTDoG83 41 months ago | reply
Fantastic shot! I have a similar shot...
Glenn Cason 37 months ago | reply
Absolutely amazing! Great location, timing, exposure.... Thanks for the post.
BumbleDork 36 months ago | reply
This is fantastic!!! It's absolutely wonderful
OceanViewPalm 35 months ago | reply
Magnificent, breathtaking shot.
Glenn Cason 34 months ago | reply
Great photo. This is why we take pictures....
Adagio Tours 33 months ago | reply
If you wnt to visit the Vatican City for free on Mon. Sept 27 the Vatican Museums and the Sistina Chapel will be open for free
Franco
www.adagiotours.net
Francisco Aragão 32 months ago | reply
nice lighting!
vicky.inglis 31 months ago | reply
beautiful lighting
Photofreaks 23 months ago | reply
Perfect! When did you take this shot, because there are no tourists!?
Rick_Simpson 18 months ago | reply
What a wonderful image. The black-and-white is perfect for this one.
artland 16 months ago | reply
Congratulations!
This is a wonderful shot!
You are invited to post it to:
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Miri.G 11 months ago | reply
Beautiful
Auensen:: 10 months ago | reply
One word: EPIC! Brilliant capture and the rays of light here makes this magical!
victor98_2001 8 months ago | reply
excellent shot
Bryan Koorstad 8 months ago | reply
This is an amazing shot... Nicely done.