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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: Damon Lynch on September 25, 2015, 06:02:32 am

Title: Vank Cathedral in Isfahan, Iran
Post by: Damon Lynch on September 25, 2015, 06:02:32 am

The Vank Cathedral (also known as the Church of the Saintly Sisters and the Holy Savior Cathedral) is a magnificently beautiful Armenian Apostolic Church in the heart of Isfahan, first constructed at the beginning of the 17th century.  The Cathedral's exterior is plain, but the interior is elaborate, containing many beautiful frescoes.

(http://www.pbase.com/dflynch/image/161247138/original.jpg)
Canon EOS-1D X, EF 11-24mm f/4.0L USM, 10s f/11.0 at 11.0mm iso 100

Using my RRS TVC 34L tripod in its lowest position, the camera was just above the floor. It took a long time to (1) set it up so that everything is straight, and (2) get some photos where visitors were not in the shot or knocking the tripod out of position. I used my 10 inch android tablet connected via USB to connect to live view; without it the shot would have been next to impossible.

The lighting conditions were difficult. I was not at all happy with the results from using the color checker passport, so in the end I went to approximating what I saw with my own eyes.

(http://www.pbase.com/dflynch/image/161254912/original.jpg)
Canon EOS-1D X, EF 11-24mm f/4.0L USM, 1/13s f/11.0 at 11.0mm iso 6400

Almost all visitors had no idea they were in field of view.

(http://www.pbase.com/dflynch/image/161259898/original.jpg)
Canon EOS-1D X, EF 11-24mm f/4.0L USM, 10s f/11.0 at 20.0mm iso 100

This section displays the seven levels of heaven and hell.

(http://www.pbase.com/dflynch/image/161256655/original.jpg)
Canon EOS-1D X, EF 11-24mm f/4.0L, 10s f/11.0 at 11.0mm iso 100

In situations like this the tall height of the RRS TVC 34L really comes in handy.

(http://www.pbase.com/dflynch/image/161247899/original.jpg)
Canon EOS-1D X, EF 11-24mm f/4.0L, 10s f/11.0  at 11.0mm iso 100

(http://www.pbase.com/dflynch/image/161395620/original.jpg)
Canon EOS-1D X, EF 11-24mm f/4.0L, 10s f/11.0 at 20.0mm iso 100

This section shows various scenes from Christ's life, such as his baptism.

(http://www.pbase.com/dflynch/image/161395623/original.jpg)
Canon EOS-1D X, EF 11-24mm f/4.0L, 20s f/11.0 at 11.0mm iso 100

This portion features the last supper.

Title: Re: Vank Cathedral in Isfahan, Iran
Post by: graeme on September 25, 2015, 08:10:09 am

Wow. What a spectacular place. Well captured Damon.

Title: Re: Vank Cathedral in Isfahan, Iran
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on September 25, 2015, 12:43:53 pm

Quote from: graeme on September 25, 2015, 08:10:09 am

Wow. What a spectacular place. Well captured Damon.

Yes, indeed!

Title: Re: Vank Cathedral in Isfahan, Iran
Post by: brandtb on September 28, 2015, 02:21:20 pm

great Damon

Title: Re: Vank Cathedral in Isfahan, Iran
Post by: francois on September 29, 2015, 04:13:15 am

Excellent job and great historical info...

Thanks for sharing, Damon!