Cathedral Of The Holy Family Photo

Photographer’s Note

Cathedral Of The Holy Family - Bucaramanga
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During certain days, I was fortunate to be hosted in the city of Bucaramanga. And from the window of my room at the hotel, I am pleased to note at night, a partial aspect of this magnificent religious monument of catholic origin. I called a lot of attention to his majesty dominate the sector with its beautiful multicolored lights.

One of these nights, not wait any longer. I took my camera and I went to the venue in order to capture a shot that was my taste. I have no experience, nor much knowledge to take photographs night, and while making does not have a certified quality, I think it was worth trying, because for the case, made more than 20 shots from various positions and with different camera settings, in order to learn a little detail and subsequently, which could be the best. I think it's the best way to learn, through the method of trial and error.

I hope that is your pleasure.

On the south side of the park Santander, is Bucaramanga Cathedral, a majestic white building that was completed building in the year 1887, being a major architectural works of the nineteenth century.

It houses within their facilities beautiful paintings of local artists such as Luis Alberto Acuna and Oscar Naranjo Rodriguez, has three ships, its stained glass windows are famous in the city by a combination of colors and the altar is made in Italian marble.

Undoubtedly, the sacred place of great celebrations of catholicism in the region.

John

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robertosalguero (110) 2008-08-06 22:29

Hola John,

Colombia es realmente un pais muy bello y tus fotos muestran su belleza natural y arquitectonica muy bien. Las luces le dan un atractivo muy interesante a la iglesia. Los detalles y el angulo que usaste es efectivo para darle mas calidad a la imagen. Bonito trabajo John.

Roberto

ribeiroantonio (21917) 2008-08-07 0:26

This church has an amazing lighting which makes the architecture to stand out nicely. And the picture is excellent with great sharpness and beautiful colours. Well done.
Antonio

danos (32512) 2008-08-07 0:31

Hola Jojn,
what a nice and brilliant nocturne shot is this?Excellent the management of the artificial lights as the sharpness and the clarity of the facade of the Cathedral that is simply flawless.I wonder how did you post processed the photo, to receive these extraordinary results.Bravo!!!!!!!!!

josepmarin (33785) 2008-08-07 0:51

Hola John,
bonita toma nocturna, sí señor. El encuadre es elegante, el ángulo utilizado trabaja muy bien la perspectiva y la fuga de líneas hacia la derecha, y la iluminación de la Catedral nos ofrece una variedad de tonos realmente magníficos.
El movimiento de los coches en la calle da dinamismo, y creo que has corregido correctamente la lógica distorsión de verticales en este tipo de ángulos.
Es un trabajo espléndido, amigo.
Un abrazo,
Josep

gracious (20017) 2008-08-07 0:52

Hello my dearest friend from Colombia!
The multicoloured on this Cathedral is really impressive and truly beautiful at night!
the pov is fantistic from your hotel room!
the image is so sharp with great details in the subject
well done and many thanks
sincere regards to you and family
friend of yours Tony

gildasjan (23787) 2008-08-07 0:57

Bonjour John
Excellent rendu des couleurs pour cette photo de nuit.Un vrai plaisir pour les yeux tous ces éclairages qui se mélangent harmonieusement.
Toutes mes félicitations.
Bravo et bonne journée.
Cordialement
Gildas

jlbrthnn (38011) 2008-08-07 1:36

Buenos días John,
Tu método de las pruebas múltiples para hacer esta imagen es el mejor, es la que permite aprender y salir bien. Procedo la misma manera. Mucho photograhes “confirmados”, la práctica sin la declaración… Es una excelente imagen, perfectamente expuesta y neta. Gusto mucho. Enhorabuena.
Pasa un buen día.
Cordialmente
Joël

Morac (20447) 2008-08-07 2:03

Hello John,
It is a nice and brilliant nocturne shot.
The multicoloured on this Cathedral is really impressive and truly beautiful at night!
Regards
Marc

npecanhuk (13963) 2008-08-07 2:08

Hello John!
Excellent nightshot, with beautiful church architecture, great colors, lights and sharpness!
TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

jhm (82577) 2008-08-07 3:50

Hello John,

I like the enlightenment of the wonderful Cathedral of the Holy Family.
What a nice contrast with the black background as result.
It's a miracle with F/2. and exposure of 1/13 that you get this result and without monopod.
I am very glad for you that you can show this lovely image, my compliments.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

siamesa (12908) 2008-08-07 5:39

Good morning John,
Uau!!!It's splendid image of this fantastic church. Excellent colours and lighting. Congratulations. Parabéns.
Regards
maria

Clementi (44131) 2008-08-07 7:07

Ciao John,
spettacolari colori e ottima gestione della luce, foto molto ben definita e perfettamente realizzata.
ben fatto
Giorgio

Colombiana (2542) 2008-08-07 16:37

WOW! Parceroo! Te sobraste con esta foto.
Esta muy "bacana" y tu perdona la coloquialidad, pero hablamos en confianza :)
Que linda la iluminacion de este templo; elencuadre es muy elegante tambien.
My compliments!

Maryori

feather (49860) 2008-08-08 13:56

Congratulations on your first night shot. You chose a wonderful subject with all the different coloured lights. The slight perspective view works well as a composition allowing us to see two sides of the cathedral. Well done
Kath

toto (18709) 2008-08-08 14:10

Bonsoir,
belle photo de cette superbe cathédrale qui a une magnifique architecture et une luminosité parfaite.
Jolies couleurs et grande netteté de l' ensemble.
Merci du partage.

Amitiés Thomas

bibiweb (8) 2008-08-09 0:25

Hello John,
I saw this photo yesterday morning in your gallery and wanted to leave a comment but I forgot.. so now I am back. ;o)
This is a beautiful a shot and reading the cicumstances in which you took it, it is even more remarkable. The sky is a bit dark, but you've managed to perfectly capture the colors and the light on this cathedral. It is surprising that the details are so sharp given the fact that you were at 1/13s without a tripod. Are you a bionic man?
Have a nice weekend.
Bibi

lousat (15390) 2008-08-09 3:54

!!!!!!!! Great!!!!!!!!Hi John,i like a lot the pics taken in the night,your is simply a great work,perfect choice of time of exposure and wonderfulls and warms colors! My ebst best compliments,one of your best shot,thanks for share,have a nice weekend,Luciano

chirasak (575) 2008-08-09 21:41

Sawaddee krap Khun John
very wonderful night shot, color is perfect, great exposure TFS

Regards
Chirasak

Charo (31671) 2008-08-10 18:22

Hola John,
Una arquitectura muy bonita la de esta catedral y la iluminación le da un carácter muy singular. Buen trabajo amigo.
Saludos cordiales,
Charo

avene (11014) 2008-08-11 12:49

I completely agree that the best way to learn is to follow the "trial and error" method, but I don't really see any errors here (may be a slight perspective distortion, but I might be wrong). superb light management, John, nothin is overexposed, all little lights are clear and with beautiful colours. I especially like how the warm golden tone stands out against the darkness, and I do like the allegory of church standing out from the dark. really great photo, you make me want to see if I have some decent night shots from Quito :) well done, my compliments.

regards,
Kristine

Bluejeans (32335) 2008-08-12 5:35

Ola John ,
Que linda esta catedral iluminada a noite tem uma arquitectura muito interessante com belos detalhes , gostei muito das cores, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

PaulVDV (5200) 2008-08-15 16:30

Hello John,
This cathedral has very different but beautiful colours and they contrast very well with the dark background. This is a very beautiful architecture picture and nightshot.
Best regards, Paul

devimeuxbe (55865) 2008-08-22 14:16

Bonsoir John
La lumière est exceptionnelle sur cette facade.
C'est admirablement cadré et l'exposition est parfaite
Amicalement
Bertrand

zmey (7250) 2008-09-12 8:57

hello john!

this is a very fine nightly composition. the multi-layered lights play out just right: very regal and festive treatment of the cathedral! i like it.

with compliments,
kristaps

Photo Information

Copyright: John Ospina (ElAprendiz) (7370)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-09
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-P73, Sony Lens/ Optical 3 x, f=6-18mm 1:2.8-5, Sony Memory Stick Pr
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/13 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-06 21:55
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