Basilica

Artist: parmi
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Basilica

Sacre Coeur, Paris. The amazingly original basilica is located in Montmartre, leading to the highest point of Paris city. First constructed in 1875, it was not completed until 1914, due to a problematic law system that almost stopped construction entirely. Only saved by a loophole, construction finally continued to the end.

I didn’t get to spend as much time here as I would normally like to, but the climb to the top of the tower was worth it for the incredible view of the city below.

Original shot layered twice, with 3 textures, colour altering of each layer, blending of layers, further colour altering and an omni light effect.

Canon SX100IS

Featured in The Grunge Art Gallery
Featured in Digital Photography
Featured in Dimensions
Featured in Unique Buildings Of The World (Sept 09)
Featured in Textures Unlimited
Featured in Out Of The Past
Featured in Nostalgic Art & Photography
Featured in All In Editing
Featured in Unique Buildings Of The World (Oct 09)

Top Entry in Viewer’s Choice – Pick Of The Features Challenge

30+ Favourites

Textures used from free stock at www.deviantart.com and Ghostbones free use stock on flickr.com

MCN: CY7M9-3LE3U-7FV3H

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midzing

beautiful,,, well done
parmi replied

Thanks mate! Much appreciated :)
DevineDayDreams

great enhancements!! This is beautiful!!!
parmi replied

Thanks so much Daisy!! :)
-Lilith-

Perfect!!! Love this!
parmi replied

Thanks very much Lilith :)
Pat Shawyer

Beautiful shot Parmi, we climbed those steps a few weeks back..it certainly is a hike, but worth every step !
parmi replied

Thanks very much Pat! Such a magical place to visit, and yes, that climb was hard, but so worth the sweat :)
laureenr

Beautiful Parmi. Love the treatment.
parmi replied

Thank you so much Laureen! :)
Rosemary Scott

Congratulations!! This is such a fine example of grunge Art that we’ve featured it in The Grunge Art Gallery
parmi replied

Oh that’s awesome Rosemary, thank you so much! :)
Matilda Chambers

This is incredible Parmi! you have shown such a fine example of grunge artwork. well done.
parmi replied

Thanks Matilda! Really glad you like this one :)
Stéphan Alomène

waw … very strong picture … i just like the way u have given a new feeling at this building !!! Superbe !
parmi replied

Thank you so much Stephan! That’s awesome to know! :)
Anthony Mancuso

wonderful tone and treatment Andrew, well done
parmi replied

Cheers mate, thanks so much!!
Olitto

This is truly beautiful layerd work Andrew. It makes the Sacre Coeur looks so different….. strong/powerful. Awesome art.
parmi replied

That is so nice of you to say Olitto, thank you very much!
Trish Woodford

Wonderful parmi, such a majestic building and your processing is really outstanding on it – really makes for such an appealing image :))
parmi replied

Oh thanks Trish, that’s such a great compliment from an amazing texture artist like yourself!
CJTill

Beautiful shot, Andrew
parmi replied

Thanks so much Colin!
Ric Alexander

Lovely texture and light in this to create mood.
parmi replied

Cheers mate, very much appreciated!!
Sharon Mau
parmi replied

You are too kind Sharon, thank you so much!
Jigsawman

Nicely done!
parmi replied

Thanks a lot J-man!
netmonk

This image is lovely and I like the treatment you use! Congrats on your feature!
parmi replied

Very nice of you to say netmonk, thanks a lot!
Linda Sparks

Congrats!
parmi replied

Oh wow, that’s incredibly awesome! Thanks very much Linda!!
Scott d'Almeida

brilliant mate cheers
parmi replied

Thank you so much mate!
lorilee

WONDERFUL!!!!
parmi replied

Hey Lorilee, thanks a lot! Hope you’re well :)
DeviousLili

One of your best, mate. Sincerely. Very glad you chose to share it here! :D
parmi replied

That has put a massive smile on my dial! Thank you so much Steph, it was your initial comment on FB that convinced me to put it up!!! :)
DeviousLili

Aww!! I’m so glad that I could help! *hugs
parmi replied

You most certainly did! Thanks a heap my friend!! :D
Shelly Hiebert

This, Andrew, is almost beyond words my friend. Please remember me when you are rich and famous one day ok lol! Brilliant work as always and another fave for sure :)
parmi replied

Haha, you crack me up mate! Thank you so much, that’s such a massive compliment. I really appreciate your awesome words and detail on my work Shelly :)
julie mcinnes

beautiful processing
parmi replied

Thank you Julie!
Sean Jansen

Oh wow, how did I miss this one !! Stunning capture and texture to this. Stunning write up to go with it too. An all around awesome job !! instant fav my friend !!
parmi replied

Thank you so much mate! That’s such a nice compliment from you and is very much appreciated, thanks so much for the fav too!! :)
RavenSoul

Textures Unlimited
parmi replied

Oh thank you so much Vonne!
JUSTART

great work
parmi replied

Thank you mate!
Maria Moro

Wow..the layers & textures gives this one an Old world Persian feel .... well done
parmi replied

Ahh I can really see the Persian mood to this now, nicely spotted Maria! Thanks very much :)
BLYTHART

This is incredibly good. I have been in this building when I stayed at Montmartre for a few days once. Here is a drawing I did of Sacre Coeur .. not sure if you’ll be able to see it this small though.
parmi replied

Thanks so much, it’s an incredible piece of architecture. Can’t see the thumbnail, but I’ll pop on over to your folio to have a look :)
reflector

Great architecture, frame-up and capture and a very nice treatment !
parmi replied

Thanks so much mate! Everything seemed to come together on this one :)
jacqleen

This is STUNNING….......LOVE your post here…and the FEEL of this is just amazing :)
parmi replied

I love that comment! Thanks so much Jacqleen, great to hear! :)
Jason Connolly

LOve this one..
parmi replied

Thanks so much Jason!
EarthGipsy

Love it!
parmi replied

Thanks a lot! For the fav too, much appreciated!!
Angie Muccillo

Outstanding work Parmi….absolutely love the mood in this image…fantastic processing :-)
parmi replied

Thanks very much Angie, so nice of you!! :)
Donna I

Superb shot and post processing!Congrats on your features, well deserving!!
parmi replied

Thanks so much Donna!
Lois Bryan

Andrew this is really stunning… sooo atmospheric … so moody!!!! Well done!!!!!
parmi replied

So pleased you like it Lois, thanks very much! :)
annie curry

Fabulous work!!!!
parmi replied

Thanks so much annie!
Nick Dell'Oso

Great shot and use of layers & textures. Love it!!
parmi replied

Thanks a lot Nick, very much appreciated mate!
Randall Spencer

Impressive.
parmi replied

Thank you Randall!
Taschja Hattingh
parmi replied

You’re so kind Taschja! Thank you very much, huge honour!
maremarie

Great textures with a fantastic shot. This is wonderful! :-)
parmi replied

Cheers maremarie, very much appreciated! :)
cammiecakes

Oh wow this is sooo beautiful, well done.
parmi replied

Thanks so much!
Alleyman

very nice picture, great editing
parmi replied

Thanks very much Alleyman!
Roy Lindman

Very nicely framed and fitting colours.
parmi replied

Hey Roy, thanks a lot mate, very much appreciated!
Sheila Laurens

Congratulations on your well deserved feature in All In Editing X

Sheila
parmi replied

Thank you so much Sheila! That’s fantastic news!!
Naveen Sharma

amazing
parmi replied

Thanks so much Naveen!
Anuja Manchana...

Nice work.
parmi replied

Thanks heaps Anuja!
Jeff Clark

Very well done, and obviously an instant fave since I do some similar work!
parmi replied

Cheers mate, glad you like it, and I thank you very much for the fav too!
Linda Sparks

Not surprising that this is featured everywhere or that it won our challenge. Gorgeous. Congrats.
parmi replied

What a really really nice thing to say Linda, thank you very much! And to everyone who voted too :)
eelsblueEllen

Excellent mix of clarity and treatments. Nicely done and congrats on the challenge win!
parmi replied

Thank you very much Ellen, I really appreciate that!!
tazzina

outstanding shot and treatment, dear parmi! looooove it so much! bravo
parmi replied

So kind of you to say Taz, thanks so much for the fav’s too!! :)
Susan Kimball

Beautiful work!
parmi replied

Thanks a lot Susan :)
Susie Peek-Swint 18 days ago

Terrific image and effects ~ congrats on your many features!
parmi replied 18 days ago

Thanks heaps Susie!
RRoca 18 days ago

Fantastic capture and treatment Andrew. Looks like a picture found in a grandmother’s collection. Truly wonderful work here. Congratulations on your features!
Rosa
parmi replied 18 days ago

Rosa, thank you very much! I’m really glad you like this one, I almost didn’t upload it!! Thank you for the fav too, very grateful for you r support :)
RRoca 18 days ago

I always find it amazing how the ones you think aren’t worth uploading get the most reactions. I’m so glad you did upload it Andrew! :)
parmi replied 18 days ago

That has happened on more than one occasion! It’s interesting how work is received by others. Thanks again Rosa.
madworld 14 days ago

Ive been wondering how to get this effect for ages…its going to be my weekends mission
parmi replied 14 days ago

Ahh, bmail me if you want some help with it, i’ll go step by step with you if you like :)