Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano

Artist: Christophe Testi
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Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano

The Basilica of St. Peter is one of four Papal Basilicas or Major Basilicas of Rome. Probably the largest church in Christianity, it covers an area of 2.3 hectares (5.7 acres) and has a capacity of over 60,000 people.

Canon 1Ds MKIII / 17-40mm L

3 exposures combined with tone mapping to generate this HDR image.

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Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano by Christophe Testi

LeilaniMelayna

Unique perspective & beautiful details, Christophe!

Smiles Leilani
Christophe Testi replied

Thank you, Leilani!
Scott d'Almeida

outstanding
Christophe Testi replied

Thank you my friend.
RoddyM

Beautiful lighting and tones , my HDR shots turned out alot less natural in the Vatican / Basilica :(
Christophe Testi replied

Thanks Roddy, sorry to hear about your HDRs; which software did you use if any?
LeilaniMelayna

You are very welcome, Christophe!

Smiles Leilani
Al Bourassa

Lovely shot Christophe. It is one amazing place to visit.
Christophe Testi replied

Thank you Al, it is indeed one of the most impressive place I have ever seen…
Katya Lavorovna

Beautiful! This is the way HDR was meant to be used!
Christophe Testi replied

Thank you Katya, I agree with you, I try as much as possible to get the “real” look, and not the “cartoon” one like that can be seen in many HDR work.
Jing3011

Majestic
Christophe Testi replied

Thanks.
Steven Agius

Stunning !
Christophe Testi replied

Thank you, Steven!
Rany Lutz

Amazing detail and color. Excellent distortion free wide angle.
Christophe Testi replied

Thanks Rany, yes luckily I had my 17-40mm with me…
Philip Johnson

great shot christophe and i assume handheld ?
Christophe Testi replied

Thanks Philip, No, I actually used a $19 table tripod (Ultrapod II) ! Regular tripod can’t be used in most church or museum.
Rebecca Bryson

Excellent work, and not over processed which makes it very eye catching and an over all awesome piece. I love it. I find that some people way overdo the HDR and it begins to look too cartoonie and just not real at all.
Christophe Testi replied

Thank you Rebecca. Yes, most HDRs are overdone to my taste!
terugvanver

love the light and wide angle
Christophe Testi replied

Thank you.
catherine walker

wow..wonderful ..amazing place!
Christophe Testi replied

Thanks Catherine! Yes it is truly one of the most amazing place I have ever seen!
Catherine Ale...

Beautiful work!
Christophe Testi replied

Thank you, Catherine!
Walter Colvin

Excellent photography. well done.
Christophe Testi

Thanks Walter.
CarolM

Fabulous processin in the HDR. Not overdone at all. Beautiful tones and color. Wonderful detail. Awesome image!!!
saoirse breheney

fantastic work chris.
David Clarke

Excellent image, Christophe, and just the right amount of hdr processing!
Christophe Testi replied

thank you, David!
luanda

OMG! How could I miss it? I’m speechless! EXCELLENT! Such a GREAT artist U are! YAY!
Christophe Testi replied

Thank you so much!
RoddyM

using Photomatix only Chris, but am starting to use PS more now ;) cheers
Christophe Testi replied

Yeah, I actually use a combination of both, but sometimes only PS because I get more realistic results!
luanda

JUST FEATURED in “I LOVE ITALY” Group!
Lisa Heacock

wow! the lighting details, and color you captured in this are excellent!
~ Ademac

Stunning image….............................
daffodil

What a majestic Basilica ! Magnifiques détails,très bon éclairage . Congratulations on the feature !
My favorite image, bravo Christophe !