Photographer’s Notes The name of Florence’s Duomo is S. Maria del Fiori and it is the signature landmark and tourist destination of the city. It is huge and hugely detailed. The facade faces west and is often lit by the setting sun. It is in a word beautiful. But it is also damn hard to photograph.
During the day, there are crowds of people in front, and the humid Tuscan weather is often hazy. There are lots of not-so-attractive buildings around and getting a clear line of site, which encompasses the whole of the facade is impossibly difficult during the day.
I wanted to try it at night, clear of unruly pedestrians, when the air was clearer, and the moonlight might cleanse the not-that-clean exterior. I am truly sorry you can’t see this as an 8x10 where all the detail of this beautiful cathedral can be easily appreciated.
Post Processing • Rotate Canvas
• Straighten Image
• Crop
• Color Correct (Curves)
• Partially Desaturate (Hue/Saturation)
• Convert to B&W (Channel Mixer)
• Image Size
• Save for Web
Camera Data • Nikon D200
• 2007/02/02 20:26:09.8
• JPEG (8-bit) Fine
• Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
• Color
• Lens: VR 24-120mm F/3.5-5.6 G
• Focal Length: 24mm
• Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
• Metering Mode: Spot
• 30 sec - F/16
• Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
• Sensitivity: ISO 100
• Optimize Image: Vivid
• White Balance: Auto
• AF Mode: AF-S
• Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
• Color Mode: Mode III (Adobe RGB)
• Tone Comp.: Normal
• Hue Adjustment: 0°
• Saturation: Enhanced
• Sharpening: Medium high
• Image Comment:
• Long Exposure NR: On
• High ISO NR: Off
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