Last light at the sanctuary

The shot was taken very late afternoon at Delphi.Taken in mid-October

all the visitors were gone and i was able to capture the last light

hitting Tholos (the domed temple devoted to the goddes Athena

Pronea).this is a very mild HDR just to brink out the detail in the

sky.Rating and feel free to comment,Thanks

This is a great example of what I was talking about in my response to your last comment on my image "The lady Chapel" regarding HDR images. Firstly you have chosen a subject that responds well to HDR , and secondly  you have used the tonemapping with finesse and subtlety. The lighting is superb here, and the beauty of HDR is the background detail is still visible, where in most cases in a normally processed image, this would be lost. The only small thing I would consider changing, is to crop out the stone block on the far lower right,  you may have to compensate by cropping a small portion from the left margin too, in order to place the main subject directly into the "thirds" area.  But these are just my rambling thoughts, the image looks great as it is. This definately falls into the category of "Good HDR"

Best Regards

Alf

Outstanding work, Harry !! Wonderfully composed, with supoerb tones & textures. Congrats ... a big deserved seven for you.

Harry, The light in this is stunning and gives it a kind of mysterious feel. Beautifully detailed, particularly in the area of the columns. 

beautiful image...congrats

wonderful Harry a 7 from me, a beautiful scene with lovely light, as above you might want to lose the block bottom left but hey thats a nitpick.

Rich.

Really beautiful work with impressive lighting, Harry!

Well used golden hour.BR,vf

Awesome atmosphere created by mystique structures and low, warm evening light. Excellent treatment using HDR rendered the image to look naturally looking. Composition is excellent in my opinion. I examined the effect of the lower right bottom stone after erading the above comment, but I cannot say that it really bothers me much since it is dark and doesn't draw much attention. Congratulations for a splendid image. Excellent!!! best regards . . .John

Its one the best subtly managed HDR shots ive seen before. Very effectine light, rich pleasing shadows, color balance and also flawless composition. I only suggest slight sharpness, applying selectively. My best regards.

Hamid.

Impresive.

Superb setting of this ancient monument in the late sunshine.....Regards

The HDR is so gentle here that it enhances the scene without being in any way excessive. It's the kind of photo that could grace any book on ancient Greece, I think. With the nice golden patina on the ruins, it strikes a perfect note of antiquity. 

Harry,this light is realy splendid on this location,it worth your effort to wait for this image,compliments.

a realy good image - you have been lucky to get such a cloud effect

a light almost surreal and the dark sky make this photo look like a picture 800. really nice. 6

Very beautiful!!! Best regards, Ilkka

Great composition and excellent warm lighting from a low angle. Great detail and DOF. Very well done.

Well concnetreted an a light for invitation. BR Joerg

Thanks everybody for your ratings,comments and Critique,very much appreciated,Harry

Excellent, dramatic, and superbly composed Harry! Beautifully done post processing pulled in all together nicely.

All the best,
Neil

Excellent compo, wonderful lights. Impressive shot of this world-famous spot. The very right moment, I think (visitors had already left as you mentioned, which was important IMO). - Did you get your personal prophecy? ;-) BR / Volker

The atmosphere works well with the ancientness of the place. Excellent creation.

An elegant composition, masterfuly crafted image. My complements and best regards! 

Stunning image, Harry.  Incredible lighting.   Composition and mood are also outstanding.

Very well done...