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Porthole to Heaven


Porthole to Heaven
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Copyright: Klaudio Dadich (daddo) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1823 W: 32 N: 2009] (8795)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-31
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/20 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-03 2:41
Viewed: 355
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Probably one of the most difficult shots I took without a tripod. In the Blue Mosque I could at least lean against one of the enormous pillars, here standing in the middle of the building and pointing up, I could only hold my breath and shoot, trying not to sway. What surprised me more than the good clarity, was the blue of the sky- considering that I took the photo late in the evening.
Wikipedia gives a thorough history of the building and the fact that it was consecrated as a church, (something I initially found upsetting as it still has a strong pagan feel about it and should be left as such) that act seems to have preserved most of it from destruction.
“The Pantheon (Latin Pantheon,[1] from Greek Πάνθειον Pantheon, meaning "Temple of all the gods") is a building in Rome which was originally built as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome, and rebuilt circa 125 CE during Hadrian's reign. The intended degree of inclusiveness of this dedication is debated. The generic term pantheon is now applied to a monument in which illustrious dead are buried. It is the best preserved of all Roman buildings, and perhaps the best preserved building of its age in the world. It has been in continuous use throughout its history. The design of the extant building is sometimes credited to the Trajan's architect Apollodorus of Damascus, but it is equally likely that the building and the design should be credited to emperor Hadrian's architects, but not Hadrian himself as many art scholars once thought.[2] Since the 7th century, the Pantheon has been used as a Catholic church. The Pantheon is currently the oldest standing domed structure in Rome. The height to the oculus and the diameter of the interior circle are the same, 43.3 metres (142 ft).”
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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3692 W: 1 N: 7806] (28201)
  • [2008-10-03 3:13]

Hallo Klaudio!
An amazing photo with a very special impression - a real eyecatcher! The contrast between all these rectangles and this blue circle couldn't be bigger. A truly small work of art - this photo!
Greetings from autumnal cool and sunny Germany!
Frank

Hello Kaudio! Wonderful idea, very original picture. Good composition. Very good shot. Great effect. Well done!

Hello Klaudio
une très belle composition avec ces formes et ces couleurs superbes. Une belle réalisation avec une très bonne netteté pour du 1/20.
J'aime beaucoup le résultat graphique de cette photo.
Amicalement
hervé

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  • Isa-M Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 244 W: 51 N: 33] (2775)
  • [2008-10-03 12:29]

Hi Klaudio!
Excellent photo!!!!!!
Isabela

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12910 W: 275 N: 17658] (71023)
  • [2008-10-04 0:50]

Hello Klaudio,

What a problem with the site, slow, slow and slow!!!
I see a lovely part of the ceiling also the round opening with the blue sky, a very nice picture,
Very well presentation, with love fulfilled. TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

Klaudio,
The isolated dome of the Pantheon is striking, it is a fine example of early Roman architecture. Fantsatic details, the graphism is pleasant to view. My best regards, Danilo

Buongiorno Klaudio,
Gradisco molto quest'idea, che dà l'impressione di un tipo di fuga degli elementi architetturali lontano dal centro blu. I colori sobri, sono molto armoniosi. Un bello lavoro grafico e nota cronistoria di prima qualità. Bravo.
Passa un buono giorno
Amicalement
Joël

Hi Klaudio;
I like your composition. Interesting architecture. Very good and original contrast and colours.
Excellent shot and beautiful details.
Congratulations.
Oguzhan...

Hi Klaudio,
An interesting and impressive composition with rectangles and blue circle, good idea. Thanks for sharing my friend...
All the best...
Ali Rıza

Hello Klaudio,
very nice and different perspective,excellent blue color of the sky and the detail of the dome. Congratulations
Best Regards
setenay

Hi Klaudio.
A quite stunning arrangement of elements, both architectural and natural, in a photo that far exceeds what one expects from the thumbnail. The placement of the sky is marvellous, of course, but what I like most is the gentle graduation of the light and shadow on the left hand side of the picture. That faint whisp of cloud is great, too.
Regards,
Andrew

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  • Atousa Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 575 W: 27 N: 741] (2371)
  • [2008-10-08 20:21]

Salam Klaudio,

It is a nice view and I really like this kind of framing when it comes to the ceilings of the mosques..very well captured ..impressive..thank you
Greetings, A

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