The Armorial Hall, a photo from Saint Petersburg, Northwest

Photographer's Note

The Armorial Hall in the Winter Palace of the Hermitage
Designed by V. Stasov in the 1830's.

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BHo (2177) 2006-11-09 12:37

Awesome image with good post processing and interesting perspective. Good choice going with an super wide lens to expand the view of this interior space. The human element is a nice touch as well. (Added as favourite) Cheers~

broglia (3604) 2006-11-09 12:42

Fabulous shot Sander. I love the sharp contrast and the wonderful reflections. The sepia tones work really well and give it a real dated feel. Excellent POV. Regards, Roberto

photosettle (1554) 2006-11-09 12:43

Very interesting post processing w/ high contrast and toning. Would love a note on your technique if you would not mind.

Great image.

einstem (390) 2006-11-09 14:07

Nice Color Shading.POV. Very dynamic.Also like color!!!!
TFS
TEM

pasternak (15185) 2006-11-14 4:32

Excellent again, Sander, the sepia toning is superb here, as is your low POV, reflections in the floor and the wide angle lens distortion, everything fits this hall in the Hermitage so well and creates a wonderful and somehow irreal atmosphere, like the one in Sokurov's film "Russian Ark", and the ghostly silhouettes add a lot to it. To the favs.

Cheers
Alexander

ilghiz (708) 2008-01-15 12:41

A wonderful vantage point with a wide angle
produce an effect of a moving picture.
The colour scheme and the reflections are also beautiful.