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Roma

Saint Peter at sunset, Rome.

Saint Peter at sunset, Rome.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/4 Focal Length 84/1

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Feb, 2016

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Contest Finalist in The Beauty Of My Hometown Photo Contest

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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this picture of St. Peter from the bridge next to the Palace of Justice in Rome. This is one of the most famous view of Rome.

Time

It was around 6 p.m. During all day it was cloudy and white, so it was totally unexpected this incredible sunset. The red light just went out when the city lights lit up. It was stunning. Rome is my home town, I pass near S. Peter almost every day of my life, but I never get tired by its beauty.

Lighting

When I shoot my photos, I'm always looking for the most interesting natural light. As Monet has painted dozens of times Notre Dame at various times of the day and throughout the year, I also like to explore every facet of a place through its light, its hours and weather. In this photo the conjunction of all these random parameters allowed me to make a unique picture that apart from its beauty, will be unrepeatable. At the same time I know that in this place I can still take hundreds of photos, all different.

Equipment

I shoot this photo with my Canon 5d mark III, lens Canon 70-200 f4.0 without flash and with no tripod (It wasn't planned this photo so I used the railing of the bridge)

Inspiration

This is one of the most beautiful city in the world and it's home

Editing

The post-processing it's simple. In camera raw I adjusted exposure, contrast and sharpness. Then in Photoshop I refined color balance and curves to enhance the orange/blue lights and darken a bit the whites. That's all.

In my camera bag

My Camera, 2/3 lens, tripod (not always), water.

Feedback

Well, I think it's pretty much simple. I suggest you to visit S. Peter at sunset, probably better in early spring.

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Saint Peter at sunset, Rome.

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