Inside the Imperial Palace

Another beautiful composition and rich colors,Alec.

Thanks Sircar, it was great there.

Stunning colors here.

Pretty good perspective control. Regards.

great shot.

Alec... a shot like this would be ideal for a symmetry play. The pillar on the left is acceptable, but for the shine - then so not good for exposing detail. The pillar details could be the subject of a seperate capture with better lighting. In fact, a short photo-documentary could be built around this scenario.

Hi Gul, I'm actually mildly surprised by the sheen even though I didn't use a flash. The heavy lacquer they used on the innate wooden carvings seem to come out just as I see it. Tack sharp too considering the slow speed. Perhaps due to the 14mm wide-angle lens.

Fine details with lots of intricate pieces to explore. Perhaps, stopping down by -2/3ev may help to tame the highlights. But, as it is, the image is already publishable.

Alec, nicly composed ( a bit too centered the main part)and good colors,the washed out lights on the columns is quit distracting, and takes the eye from the scene, especially to the left hs. column. I wish I could be there, as I like these places very much . Pnina