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14th Jan 2010Posted in: Places 16
Knocking on Heaven’s Door HDR

St Andrew Cathedral is the place  when I was out hunting for photos with my buddy Obana.

I was squatting ready to take this picture while accidentally nudge one of the Tripod leg.

So this is the result, which in my opinion, slightly eerie…

And the second one, processed in full glory of HDR. I try to make this picture less HDR-ish.

So the effect is quite mild compared to those HDR pictures you saw out there.

Do you guys noticed that the lamps at the side of doorway shine different color?  Purely no Image editing on this part.

They looks like magical torch to me. Is there a hidden message or meaning behind that?

I guess no point of knocking at that door. Hope the door is open next time :P

Let me know what you think guys :)

by flyingbeagle


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16 Responses

  1. Wow..they can lighten up this huge place by only two lights.
    That’s very impressive..(or there are another light source that I couldn’t find in this photo).

  2. krizzcross says:

    Nice work Vanillaseven! I like the light beaming into the church and the composition. Superb!!

  3. v1olet says:

    the reflections of the two different color side lamps on the upper door are crossed. awesome.

  4. wenn says:

    nice effect of two different lights!

  5. fedhz says:

    wow. so the first one was an accident. It’s pretty. as it is the heaven’s door, i guess it will only open for those who are qualified to get in.

  6. vanillaseven says:

    Fadzil: Another two lights are behind the far side pillars.

    Krizzcross: Wish you can join us for the next photo taking :)

    v1olet: I just realized that the lights shows different color. On eis red and another one is blue. Wonder if there is any meaning behind that.

    wenn: Thank you :)

    fedhz: Nobody qualified. That’s why Jesus died for us to be able to enter His Eternal Kingdom :)

  7. Jouir la vie says:

    The second picture is greatful and yeah, the light is a magic sighn, perhaps…
    Servus and have a nice day
    Kvelli

  8. JuneZach says:

    Wow! Superbly wonderful!
    I can tell that there might be a hidden meaning why the two torches shine differently colors. :D

  9. rainfield says:

    I have missed the chance to know what will happen if you knock on the door.

  10. Buggys says:

    Love the color picture of the cathedral. How lovely!

  11. Lin says:

    Very nice, as always, my friend. As for the two-colored lights–no message. Just a handyman who used the wrong lightbulb to replace a burnt out one. :)

  12. Nicole says:

    I love both shots.
    The first looks a bit like a ghost going through the shot :)
    And HDR…maybe I’ll manage next month.
    But maybe I should get my new filters first, mpf….

  13. Marg says:

    The first one is wonderful. I think that accident was meant to happen. It is a great picture. Glad you pointed out the lights on the side of the doors are different colors. I wouldn’t have noticed that. That is such a gorgeous Cathedral. Good job especially the mistake.

  14. ann says:

    Beautiful photo and I agree that first one is a bit eerie looking. Makes for a very cool effect.

  15. VanillaSeven says:

    Kvelli, JuneZach, Buggys: Thank you :)

    rainfield: Yeah, the door has been closed. Maybe need to wait till next Sunday :)

    Lin: Thank you for the back to reality “revelation” Maybe you knew who the absent-minded electrician who did that.

    Nicole: You can use HDR using photoshop and other free software. Hardware like good tripod, wireless remote will helps too.

    Marg: Thank you for your kind comment about my mistake :D

    Ann: Its like we almost expect a spirit will fly over any moment :P

  16. Ratty says:

    Great photos. The first one looks absolutely ghostly.

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