Light and Glass ~ The Centurian by bmac62
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This is a second church window that I've rescued from my files. I decided to work on it after having success using Photoshop on the church window I posted on Friday, January 2nd.
This window had different problems then my first window. First it was photographed with the same old 1.3MP Sony Cybershot yielding a low resolution file (not many pixels to begin with) prior to post work. Second the vertical perspective was way out of alignment. And the horizontal perspective was off too.
My mission here was to repair the perspective and I achieved about a 80-85% solution. Beyond this things got worse.
Other problems: This is a west facing window and I took this photo when the sun was setting in the west...blowing out some of the lighter areas...couldn't really fix this. It occurs to me that mid-day, when the sun is overhead may be the best time to photograph most church windows taken from the inside.
Colors came out pretty decently. Next time I get a crack at stain glass, I'll be much better prepared. Hope some of you will give it a try too.
Thanks for stopping by. Your comments are very much appreciated.
Bill
P.S. Window dimensions about 17 feet tall by 5 feet wide.
Comments (27)
MagikUnicorn
WONDERFUL CAPTURE
Nev2retour
very beautiful shot !!
PD154
You did well concidering Bill, lovely colours.
moonrancher
Blown out? It's a grand work of art, and back at 1.x MP, Who Knew!!!
durleybeachbum
Fantastic job, Bill!
Pannyhb
looks fabulous to me, Bill!
goodoleboy
Welcome to the "If I had only had the equipment and known then what I know now club," Bill! Considering the circumstances, I think you did a crackerjack job of renovating this old photo. The colors and lighting look great.
Digitaleagle
Very nice capture Bill, you've done a great job all thinks considered!!!!
drace68
Nice work.
auntietk
Given the function of the building, I would hazard to guess that the best time to take pictures of stained glass windows in churches would be between 11:00 am and noon. :) You did a great job with this! I wouldn't have noticed the "off" details unless you'd pointed them out, I would have just been entranced looking at the intricate work!
fredster66
Excellent.
Dianthus
Love stain glass. Always gorgeous. Wonderful image Bill:)
Richardphotos
awesome craftsmanship on the glass and capture
Kaartijer
You did a pretty good job on it! I think I wouldn't have that patience to do it! Great shot!
THROBBE
Love stain glass! Nice work!
kenmo
Super shot...!!!!!
Meisiekind
Gosh - that's a large window! Amazing image of some amazing glass art work! Thanks for sharing Bill. :)
CavalierLady
Very nicely done, Bill, considering the problems you mentioned. Well done!
gypsyflame
Beautiful outcome Bill, I'm glad you got it all worked out!
BessieB
Magnificent, glad it "happened" for you
Charberry
This is quite an accomplishment, and there is a way to tone down the highlights in Photoshop. Although I do not use that very much myself, just because it's not that great of thing to me - but in the curves you get a little more control over the contrasts. Or if you rather, in Replace Color/dropper - /saturation slider set down, you can adjust just the highlights. It takes a light amount adjustment, and not to overdo it. Again, that is CS2. ;o)
kasalin
Beautiful scene and capture !!! 5* Excellent done :):):)
junge1
You did a wonderful job with this Bill!
JeffG7BRJ
A fantastic window Bill, you are right about midday being the best time unless it is overcast outside, in which case anytime is OK. A tripod is a must though, I did a series of Stained glass early last year, I think its about time I visited a few more of our local churches. I will have to see about arranging something with Alan(artaddict2), see what we can come up with. You have done an excellent job of rescuing this, I wonder if you plan on going back for another shot now you have a few more pixles tpo play with? A pity about the blown out bits but still a very good example with wonderful colours. Bravo!!!!!
mermaid
you did very well, Bill, and those staned glas windows are a marvel to look at
debbielove
Thats really good! Such brightness! A cool shot, my friend. Nice. Rob.
mairekas
Fantastic work! I really like it!