Almudena cathedral, Madrid

aliengrove
Posted 07/08/2011 - 01:05 Link
I visited Almudena Cathedral in Madrid yesterday, and took some pictures of stained glass windows for the first time. I was quite pleased how they came out, largely I am sure to the excellent dynamic range of the K5.

ISO 400

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ISO1600
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ISO400
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This one was a column catching sunlight through one of the windows.

ISO800
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All with the Sigma 18-250
K10D
Posted 07/08/2011 - 01:11 Link
Good set with saturated colours. Last one is a very good capture.

Best regards
Too far from a shore.
matwhittington
Posted 07/08/2011 - 13:42 Link
I'm not surprised you're pleased. Those colours really pop! I also like the shafts of multi-coloured light on the stonework (but the windows are rather splendid too)
Mat W

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aliengrove
Posted 07/08/2011 - 13:51 Link
Thanks for the comments! I am more impressed with the K5 every time I go out with it. There was hardly any noise at all on the ISO 400 shots, and it's a revelation after the K7 to be able to use ISO 1600, though I find with long exposures at 1600 there's significantly more noise.
bretti_kivi
Posted 07/08/2011 - 15:21 Link
Very nice set - really like the last one.

Bret
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Frogfish
Posted 07/08/2011 - 16:45 Link
ooh I love these ! #3 is my favourite but #4 is great too.
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Smeggypants
Posted 07/08/2011 - 19:26 Link
The last shot of the colours on the stonework is amazing!!

Those Freemasons did a good construction job too.
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Blythman
Posted 07/08/2011 - 19:40 Link
What a lovely set, they're fabulous.
Alan


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aliengrove
Posted 08/08/2011 - 14:22 Link
Thanks for the comments! I would throughly recommend visiting this cathedral if you are ever in Madrid, they are quite happy to let you photograph anything you want, except during Mass. I was in there for an hour and a half (30 minute break during Mass, which was interesting in itself). The stained glass windows are amazing, a fascinating blend of ancient and contemporary work.
Stuey
Posted 08/08/2011 - 19:19 Link
I really like the last shot as well
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carkaci
Posted 10/08/2011 - 09:31 Link
All of them are so arty and perfect !
Regards;

Emre
Mike-P
Posted 10/08/2011 - 10:33 Link
Great pics .. something I keep meaning to do but never seem to get round to.
aliengrove
Posted 10/08/2011 - 12:02 Link
Thanks all! First time I have tried stained glass myself, Mike. All underexposed by half a stop to try and keep all the highlights, seemed to work OK. The K5 is great for dynamic range.

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