St. Peter's Basilica
Vatican City, Rome.
View large on black for best detail!
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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miles.bobby, angelspayro, Koon Yen, bogenfreund, and 176 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Daniel Espinoza (46 months ago | reply)
great image
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Kees van Mansom (46 months ago | reply)
Beautiful photo, the effect of the light is simply stunning.
angelspayro (46 months ago | reply)
Impressionant! La llum i la composició són brutals!
espuni7 (46 months ago | reply)
Excellent composition and light
Xerethra (46 months ago | reply)
Wow, love the lighting!
Koon Yen (46 months ago | reply)
Such a nice angle, beautiful lighting.
bogenfreund (46 months ago | reply)
Wow, impressive light beam. Real, or processed? Anyway, great work!
Gary* (46 months ago | reply)
Fantastic light in B&W
MarcelGermain (46 months ago | reply)
@ bogenfreund: The light beam is totally real. Actually it's not hard to capture at all. St. Peter's is built facing exactly east, and the high windows on the facade create gorgeous light beams in the early morning. =)
MacroMarcie (off&on) (46 months ago | reply)
fab light! well done
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D'ReaLMcCoy (46 months ago | reply)
cool light beam my friend! nice choice of color. well done!
Maurizio Photography (46 months ago | reply)
wow! what a gorgeous capture of light, I love the architecture and perspective, well done! : )
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Eyesplash - There is a change in the air. (46 months ago | reply)
let the light shine.
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Phil Eadie (46 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot, lovely contrast.
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Worldworx (46 months ago | reply)
Superb light and composition, fantastic exposure and timing. Beautiful shot!
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wdwdlp (46 months ago | reply)
This is great work,love it !!!
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Jason From Duluth [deleted] (46 months ago | reply)
Took only 10 years to build, eh? ;)
A marvel!
*gumby (46 months ago | reply)
Phenomenal shot...your vantage is perfect, the light...well, divine~
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Pere Soler (46 months ago | reply)
La llum celestial ha tornat ;)
Ben captada, dona molt de joc el Vaticà.
Salut!
Steve-h (46 months ago | reply)
Magnificent !
Gerry Chaney (46 months ago | reply)
A+++ Grade Photo(Post 1 give A+++ logo to 3 pics)
Alessio Gigli (46 months ago | reply)
the ray of light makes it spectacular!
belladoja (46 months ago | reply)
Really beautiful Black and white. That sun coming in so strong gives this a feeling that it is a divine place.
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SF knitter (46 months ago | reply)
Fantastic in B&W. Well captured.
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sandra9871 (46 months ago | reply)
stunning image! that beam of light is incredible.
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A+++ Grade Photo(Post 1 give A+++ logo to 3 pics)
Jamie Betts Photo (46 months ago | reply)
Wow! incredible, you nailed it.
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A real beauty!
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Efraín Salinas (46 months ago | reply)
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uauuuu!!!
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luzzzelmann (46 months ago | reply)
Awesome !
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Iván Adrián (46 months ago | reply)
Black & White Art Award
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Brilliant!! You deserve another award!!
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Theo Montforts [deleted] (46 months ago | reply)
A truly outstanding shot, excellent!
angelsgermain (46 months ago | reply)
Impressionant! La llum, els detalls, la perspectiva...
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Amazing!
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