turkey Medusa reflection

A composit shot of the famous Medusa in the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.

The upturned head is actually located away from the main cistern and in

a not so photogenic spot - so with a little PS help I have given her pride

of place in this amazing 6th century reservoir.

Hi Rick, amazing place , an excellent shot, full of mystery and good contrast, I like the reflection , it seems to me , that the head is a bronze art casting, doesn´t it ? well done Rick, best regards //Salvador

I like the reflections but I don't like the violet colour!A your choice or.....?Have you tried with B&W?Best regards..

Salvador, you are right, Medusa does look like patinated bronze, but in fact it marble colored by algae.

 

Guiseppe - I changed the color of the background from bright red to purple - thinking purple was a complementary color to the green figure. I tried B&W but I was not impressed with my efforts. Toning down the purple color so that it is much more subtle (like a monotone) works well.

 

BTW, the reflections were created with the "Flood" filter - a really great plug-in!

 

Cheers, RickDB

I was been in Istambul!But I wasn't able to take this photo better then your and I go back on my comment...The place is very dark and I didn't have the tripod!..Regards