Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican City, Rome, Italy :: HDR

This easily could be a shot from anyone who had climbed up to the dome of st peter's cathedral.. (except that they most probably don't take different exp shots like me :D) The climb itself is pretty challenging and if you are claustrophobia, it might even make it worse. Anyway i've to fight it out with hundred of ppl within the confined space outside the dome to get this shot. it is really hard work esp in the heat! Tho i managed to slot in to get this quick shot, its funny some ppl just won't move an inch for others to enjoy this amazing view. i'm sure everyone paid the same price to get here. i reckon this is the time if you stink of body odour, u r a winner! before you know it, many will be scrambling to make way for you lol!

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Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican City, Rome, Italy

The Shot

3 exposure shots (+2..0..-2 EV) in RAW taken handheld

Camera :: Canon 5D Mark II
Lens :: Canon 17-40mm F/4.0L

Photomatix

- Tonemapped generated HDR using detail enhancer option

Photoshop

- Added 3 layer mask effect of 'curves' for contrast
- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'level' to enhance & darken selective areas
- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'saturation' (reds) to desaturate the buildings & roofs
- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'saturation' (blues) to slightly tone down any blues
- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'saturation' (cyans & magentas) to remove ghost artifacts
- Applied lots of cloning to remove any constructions in the square

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Taken in: Città del Vaticano / Città del Vaticano (show map)

Taken on: August 14, 2012

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, f/9.1, 1/256 sec, 40mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Aperture:	f/9.1
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/256)
Focal Length:	40mm
ISO:	100
Color Space:	Unknown (-1)
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CS3 Windows
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