St. John's Church
So much splendor to look at and absorb while viewing St. John's Church in Valletta Malta.
So much splendor to look at and absorb while viewing St. John's Church in Valletta Malta.
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Nitka
September 09, 2016
Congratulations winning my Challenge Churches interior..:-) It is a splendid Church, and beautifully captured. Thank you for entering my Challenge
EZDPics
September 09, 2016
It is I who thanks you for hosting a challenge, I am sure you had lots of wonderful photos to choose from. So i really appreciate that you took the time to host it and select my photo. Thanks again for your comment and for hosting the challenge! Happy shooting! :)
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Location
This photo was taken in one of the many spectacular churches in Malta. This shot was taken inside St. John's Cathedral in the capital city of Valetta. It was built by the Order of St. John between 1572 and 1577, having been commissioned by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière. In the 17th century, its interior was redecorated in the Baroque style by Mattia Preti and other artists. The church is considered to be one of the finest examples of high Baroque architecture in Europe and one of the world's great cathedralsTime
This photo was taken in the late afternoon.Lighting
Using a flash was forbidden and unfortunately the church was being restored and the lighting was restricted the day I visited the cathedral. I did not have a tripod and I needed to adapt and adjust my settings to try and get a decent picture of this magnificent piece of history.Equipment
To take this photo I used my Canon EOS REBEL T2i and my 55mm lens.Inspiration
Walking into this grand cathedral was the inspiration! The art work, the sculptures, the grandness and it's historical relevance are all inspirational.Editing
Yes, I did some tweaking in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. First I always like to straighten and crop my photos. Typically if I have taken a decent shot with the camera, I will usually adjust the highlights, shadows, whites, blacks and clarity if need be. I also tend to tweak the vibrancy and saturation, and then I adjust the sharpening and noise reduction.In my camera bag
I typically carry 3 cameras in my bag. A Canon EOS REBEL T3i, Canon EOS REBEL T2i and my Waterproof Canon Powershot D20 cameras. I also have 3 lens I carry, an 18 mm, a 55 mm, and 250 mm lens. I also have my Canon Speedlite 430EX II. I always carry a minimum of 4 fully charged batteries for either the cameras or for the flash and I also have a battery charger with me just in case. I carry a polarizing filter, a little water spray bottle, lens cleaners and a remote for the cameras. It would be nice to travel a little lighter, but I do want to try and be prepared, just in case that photo opportunity does present itself. Mind you, I do realize I need to start bringing my tripod out with me more.Feedback
My advice is just to be observant and respectful of your surroundings and nature. Soak in all the natural and manmade beauty that surrounds us. If you just stop and really take a look, you will see that there is beauty all around us. If I find something I am inspired to shoot, I try playing with the settings and angles of the shot. I can take several shots of a single scene, with an adjustment here and there, or shoot from another perspective. As an amateur photographer I am constantly trying to develop my eye and skills. Most of all I just recommend that you just have fun with your camera and your surroundings!
