Catherdral collage
Double exposure of church windows in Quito, Equador
Double exposure of church windows in Quito, Equador
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This photo was taken in Quito, Equador. It is actually a combination of two photos, one layered over the other, using Photoshop. I reduced the opacity of the top photo layer, so that the background photo would also be visible. I think this adds to the interest, playing with the angles, and light.Time
The photo was taken before noon, probably around 10 am.Lighting
I wanted the image to convey an ethereal quality, as befits a church. By creating a composite using two photos, I tried to create movement by drawing the observer's eye in to follow the different unexpected lines and angles, as well as the contrast between the stained glass mandala and straight edges of the corners and bricks.Equipment
I shot this with my trusty Canon 20D (no longer alive, sadly.) No tripod or flash.Inspiration
I was inspired by the beam of light pouring through the window, which seemed to be piercing the darkness surrounding it inside the church. It seemed an appropriate metaphor for spiritual awakening, or "seeing the light." I also loved the stain glass mandala window.Editing
This was shot in RAW format and I just increased the saturation a bit. Then as I mentioned I created the composite image using two images, one juxtaposed on top of the other.In my camera bag
It depends on the day, but usually I just carry my camera with a 55 mm lens attached and a polarizing filter added.Feedback
Morning sun or afternoon sun would be best for shooting beams of sunlight coming through a window. I think a tripod would of course allow for a longer exposure and guarantee excellent focus.
