I must connect your beautiful image to the last commentary I made on Steady Hand's Grazio posting.
I am hearing a peaceful song in my mind, and this is a wonderful place to walk while I am in contemplation. Your presentation makes me want to be there.
Hello Santiago. At first I thought this image was too-centered, but upon looking it longer, I feel that it was the right choice. The image seems like it is almost a mirror, with the similarly shaped ornaments on the wall, except the left has those delicate openings while the right is just plain and flat. The textures and feel of the image is incredible. As I am studying for a final and killing time here on FM, I do really feel at peace as well.
Santiago
Beautifully balanced image technically. tones and conversion spot on. Seems to also have a lot of intangibles to it already commented upon. Well done.
Beautiful. I find the light and the steps at the very end intriguing. There is air of mystery to them, a kind of a promise of something on the other side. It calls to come and see for yourself.
T-bone1 wrote:
I must connect your beautiful image to the last commentary I made on Steady Hand's Grazio posting.
I am hearing a peaceful song in my mind, and this is a wonderful place to walk while I am in contemplation. Your presentation makes me want to be there.
Thanks very much, Tim. Glad some of the peace reached you, too.
Albert Taylor wrote:
What a beautiful scene, I really like this one too. It does have a sense of peace about it. Just great.
It's a bit sad that the cloister isn't whole any longer, but realizing that even a part can sometimes transcend the original entire thing is somehow reassuring. Thanks for commenting, Albert.
scherertz wrote:
This is beautiful Santiago! I love it. I can almost hear the echo of footsteps somewhere down the corridor. Perfect capture of tone and light!
Morgan
The monks used to walk, either chanting, or in silent meditation. In any case, the footsteps would be heard, and I can imagine that somehow even tody they can be heard. Thanks for your comment, Morgan.
tomandmarj wrote:
you can read many stories, many historic times into the image. there is a sadness - glorious times past . . .
regards, tom
Thank you, Tom. Sure, there are many stories engraved in that old stone. The purpose for which they used it to build such buildings goes beyond sadness. Even today. Fortunately.
eric kim wrote:
Hello Santiago. At first I thought this image was too-centered, but upon looking it longer, I feel that it was the right choice. The image seems like it is almost a mirror, with the similarly shaped ornaments on the wall, except the left has those delicate openings while the right is just plain and flat. The textures and feel of the image is incredible. As I am studying for a final and killing time here on FM, I do really feel at peace as well.
Take care,
eric
Thank you Eric. Yes, both sides of the cloister are different, and I tried to give each side the same weight in the image. The rock there is very bright, this has direct consequences on how textures can be rendered.
