the secret life They're-here

As we made our way through the contrived maze that is the route to the

Sistine Chapel in the Vatican museum (I think the convoluted route is

the way the museum insures every visitor sees much of the amazing art

collection there), my wife commented that it was getting difficult to

distinguish a real drape or vase for example from paintings of drapes

and vases. I started to notice how right she was and began looking for

photographic opportunities to play upon the merging of art and

reality. Comments and critique welcome

Works for me.  This image has me searching way into its depths.  Great capture and pp.

Dramatic and creative - almost looks like a masterpiece. Very Good (6)

Thanks Lynne and Tony, my friends, for your kind comments.  It encourages me to post works I find interesting but are not generally appreciated and elements I find so admirable about your works.  If you do not already, I would suggest you two observe each others works.

Hi Wayne,

  Creative work of art!!  Take care, Patsy

Thanks, Patsy.  I appreciate your kind compliment.

Wayne! it different to photograph in a museum that is pretty good luck. very nice composition and mood.But I have one comment I see white spots in the image is that reflection of light? without filter on the lens ’d like to help to prevent this. best regards janegbert

Thanks, Janegbert for commenting.  Yes, the white is due to reflection off glass. The image is of the scene as seen through the glass and reflected by the glass.  I worked to reduce some of the lightness of the white but felt some of it was needed.  I would appreciate any suggestions for controlling the lightness.  

Hi Wayne,

A delightful  presentation my friend.

I do enjoy this level of Artistic expression.

Best Regards, Mike

Thanks, Mike.  The kind compliment is encouraging.

Complimets my dear friend: in Rome you have done really a nice job!

Thanks, Maurizio.  Coming from someone who knows Rome that is a really big compliment.  Thank you.