Reading inside the cathedral, a photo from Pennsylvania, Northeast

Photographer's Note

The cathedral of learning is a gothic style building that is part of the University of Pittsburgh. It was built during the 1930'a and it is one of the tallest education buildings in the world with its 42 stories.
I've uploaded an image of the front of the building as WS, please take a look at it.

Despite its name, the cathedral has no religious vocation; it is only used as classrooms and administrative offices for the University.

One of the things that I like the most is that the building has a series of classrooms cllaed 'nationality rooms', each devoted to a country in the world, with artwork, furniture and decoration ressembling that of the country (no Bolivian room, though; they don't know what they're missing).

I reduced saturation a bit, straightened and added sharpness.

Vadim, stego, miuky, tigra, maloutim, Dragonheart, parbo, superpau, danos, wishlist, asival has marked this note useful

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xavshot (69835) 2006-12-17 14:05

Bonsoir Daniel
j'aime beaucoup ce POV et cette belle sensation de dominer la scène. Excellente netteté qui fait ressortir les teintes des pierres. Belle lumière également
amicalement
Xavier

oriolm (1142) 2006-12-17 14:17

Perfect definition! A place to learn peacefully!

sacavem (18620) 2006-12-17 14:40

(PT) Bonito postal. Muito boa luz e contraste.
foto interior muito bem conseguida.
Parabéns. 20 valores.

Pretty postcard. Very good light and contrast interior photo very obtained well. Congratulations.20 values.

Vadim (237) 2006-12-17 15:16

Hi Daniel!
This is very sharp photo, it composition shows cathedral space very well. Warm tones create the atmosphere of calmness and pacification.
And thanks for the note.

Vadim.

stego (24132) 2006-12-17 18:47

Hi Daniel,
Amazing and clever pov, showing both the architecture and the atmosphere inside. One milimeter more or less would result in much loss of impact.
The sharpness and and lighting are impressive, a surprise for an indoor shot.
Your note is very informative and interesting - I like the idea of a cathedral of knowledge!
Congratulations.
TFS, Regards, Jose

RADEEH (2802) 2006-12-18 8:56

The way you composed the architect in the low condition with superb sharpness is just mindblowing. The minimalistic view of those students is intersting.The lamps and the texture of the walls are brillantly captured. The atmosphere of the place can be felt very well. Great shot TFS

miuky (3335) 2006-12-21 2:48

exellent uniformed tones...and exellent pov & dof
very nice, i like it!
have a nice day, m.

tigra (2968) 2006-12-21 3:35

Hello Daniel
Well-captured architecture of the cathedral, sharp and detailed.
Katia

maloutim (13617) 2006-12-21 10:59

Bonita construcciòn de una catedral Gotica que no es una iglesia: eso es original, y la arquitectura debe dar inspiraciòn a los estudiantes.
Me gustan el punto de vista de arriba y la luz de la foto.
Bravo y feliz navidad!
Marie Louise.

Dragonheart (8434) 2006-12-22 2:06

Hello Daniel,
Great architecture, good POV, perfect sharpness. You have very well framed the shot.
Well done
Thanks for sharing
Best regards
Vivek

parbo (11092) 2006-12-24 20:10

Hello Daniel,

This must be one of best places for silence. I like your perfect position and clever choose for using vertical frame that adds great view of spectacular architectures from inside, especially precise hand work on ceiling is amazing. Congratulations.

I would like to wish you and your family a joyful and peaceful holiday season, and a prosperous New Year.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

superpau (1464) 2006-12-27 0:39

Hola Daniel
Me encanta esta foto! El POV es fabuloso, nos permite ver todos los detalles de esta catedral gotica!
La profundidad de la foto, tambien, es fabulosa.

Bien visto!

Feliz Año!!!
Paula.

danos (110407) 2006-12-27 17:01

Hi Daniel,
you achieved a very good lighting of each point in this enormous building.The University of Pittsburgh indeed,as you photographed it,anybody believes that is found in a church.The calm and the peacefulness dominate in this space.Greetings from Greece,Danos

wishlist (4133) 2007-02-13 7:14

Hi Daniel,

top details and definition for this great picture! I really like the warm tones..peace and quote...
well done!!
Igor

asival (5307) 2007-02-14 1:08

Hi Daniel

You chose a very good POV here, with wide angle that gives the mightiness of the cathedral architecture..
I love the use of the readers as a scale to the tall ceiling

TFS

Asi

Tango7174 (0) 2007-06-15 9:46