Le plafond napoléonien de la Cathédrale, a photo from Aquitaine, Ouest

Photographer's Note

Si vous passez par Périgueux, une visite de la Cathédrale Saint-Front et de son architecture originale (peu visible ici j'en conviens :o)) s'impose.
Lors de cette visite ne manquez pas les superbes lustres, tel que celui représenté ici, qui sont ceux qui ont servi à éclairer Notre Dame de Paris lors du mariage de Napoléon III en 1853.

Photo prise appareil posé sur le sol, presque à la verticale du lustre, ce qui est un AntiShake très eficace :o)

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If you go to Périgueux, Saint-Front Cathedral and its original architecture (not very visible here :o)) worth the visit.
During this time, do not miss the superb candlesticks, such as the one represented here, which were built to light Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, for Napoleon III wedding in 1853.

I shot this one with the camera on the ground, almost vertically with the huge candlestick, which is the best AntiShake I know :o)

luisafonso, Floydian, rigoletto, xavshot, belido, jlbrthnn, luiscar, jhm, robertosalguero trouve(nt) cette note utile

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luisafonso (862) 2007-08-24 1:28

Bonjour voisin! :) Your photo is very original. Not because of the point of view, but because the first time I looked at it it seemed a garden on the floor instead of a candlestick on the ceiling. I like your pp here and the strong contrast. It really suits the theme and the subject well. Like it!

Floydian (30970) 2007-08-24 1:33

Morning JB,
First you kept me staring for a while...not knowing what it was. Without a note you would still leave me without a trace. I never look up i think, more to the ground, were the money is ;-)
The detail in the stones is wonderful, as usuall a great exposure, but i still can't figure out how this lamp? is placed with the candles.
Whatever...detail and originalty is very high...thanks.
Have a nice day, Henk

rigoletto (34279) 2007-08-24 1:35

Hi JB,
The best antishake is putting the camera on the ground :)
Yesss, quite simple yet true :)
I appreciate the result, well centered and sharp portrayal of a chandelier...
Interesting that you did not apply strict symmetry here, i would try if i were you. I agree with Luis about te high contrast, it looks well as if a DRI application. Solid outlook indeed...
Cheers,
Deniz

Graal (103040) 2007-08-24 1:51

Bonjour JB,
amazing pattern and composition, interesting elements of architecture in the Cathedral. Well quality. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

prumod (8300) 2007-08-24 2:20

hi jb...
nice capture of this old architecture... the way the bricks arranged in the roof is very interesting... clear and beautiful tones...
greetings...

cbrman (21685) 2007-08-24 3:36

Hello JB,

La symétrie n'est pas parfaite sur cet énorme lustre mais le graphisme de l'image n'en reste pas moins très agréable à l'oeil ! Les couleurs sont, comme toujours avec toi, très bien traitées ! La note est très intéressante concernant ce lustre !
Bien vu !

A+

Dominique

xavshot (69835) 2007-08-24 4:50

Bonjour JB
bien vu l'appareil sur le sol et le graphisme qui en résulte. Tu m'apprends quelque chose sur l'histoire de ces lustres. Bien joué.
Xavier

belido (19934) 2007-08-24 5:26

Hi JB,

very unusual view but not less interesting. It's graphical and attractive and I like the idea for the green shadows which brings the details in a pleasant way. Great capture!
Regards,
Carlos

jlbrthnn (76043) 2007-08-24 6:06

Bonjour JB,
Je connais cette cathedrale dont je n'ai pas fait de bonnes photos à l'intérieur, je me souviens qu'elle était assez sombre, guère mieux à l'extérieur, car elle est très haute et assez enclavée. Tu as su en tirer une image originale et instructive. Félicitations.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
Joël

luiscar (3286) 2007-08-24 7:52

Hola JB
Buena esta idea, el POV es original, con resultado fantastico.
foto muy creativa.
la perspectiva que has dado con esa posicion de disparo, muy bien realizada.
buen trabajo
saludos

jhm (211734) 2007-08-25 0:42

Hello JB,

Very high but very well taken, the candlestick on the ceiling gives a very nice composition, together with the brick work to the ceiling.
Very well done.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Budapestman (82620) 2007-08-25 4:00

Hi JB,
This is a very spectacular and impressive image, the composition is great. I like the fantastic details and the superb lights, creative and fine shot, Well done! Have a nice weekend
George

robertosalguero (292) 2007-08-26 0:43

Interesting geometry and colours combined in this image. The ceiling is masterpiece and is very elegant in design. Good indoor light and sharpness to compose the image. No flaws that I can see. Thanks JB.

Roberto

brevbrev14 (140) 2007-08-28 2:39