May 24, 2007 HDR Thriller (reflection)

Aurorus Reflectus Colosseo, originally uploaded by Stuck in Customs. Click on pic, see it in Flickr.

Man oh man, I could stare at this one for hours. I might have known another Stuck in Customs classic would come up. AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE IN LARGE ON BLACK. I love twilight (and Maxfield Parrish paintings of it) and this has that kind of sky. This is a really senational moment captured here. Of course, the reflection on the sidewalk is an extra mesmerizing bonus. It's one of those rare shots that just adds something to your personal perspective on vision and perception. And the sense of history across two millenia here is tasteable--sad really because who could ever sack such a thing! Put Rome on my list of must go places.

P.S. - If you look at the large version again, you'll see an interesting HDR study in that that someone needs to replace a bulb on one of the the third floor archways and how the HDR processing handles the lack of light in that arch, and the sky beyond, as compared to the other lit arches.

May 24, 2007 HDR Thriller (reflection)

Valpoclassic! Originally uploaded by valpopando. Click on pic, see it in Flickr.

This is another great shot that came up with this search word that was a virtual dead heat with the Stuck in Customs Coliseum pic such that I felt compelled to post it as a second Thriller today (and leave off the Chiller). And it just so happens it is also from Italy. What great colors in the sky and boat, seemingly matched in the building. The fact that the boat is "perched" on rock rather than embedded in sand gives the picture something important to the overall impression...potential for movement maybe(?). Of course, its all even better IN LARGE ON BLACK.