Mortlock Library

[Runmonty]

I have been wanting to shoot this library for a while now, but never quite made it until today. I felt rather conspicuous in this very quiet space. This is handheld, and I must go back someday with a tripod and hopefully get to the top floor (it was closed off today). The mixed light was a real challenge too.

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[Mad Aussie]

Nice result though mate. Lovely symmetrical shot.

[Marko]

I like the colour here as well

[Runmonty]

Thanks Marko & Mad Aussie. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. The room is pretty dark and the colours quite rich, so I decided to use HDR to really bring out the colour.

[Yisehaq]

Fantastic colors and symmetry here.

[asnow]

I too like the colours that the HDR has brought out. Well done HDR processing, just enough to bring out the colours but not over the top.

[mbrager]

Handheld HDR is not something I would dare. This is excellent and very sharp. I like the way the colors are saturated and the shadows very light and clear. The composition is excellent too. It's the kind of shot I would have tried in black and white too.

[JAS_Photo]

Very nice! What a great place!

[Runmonty]

Thansk Yiseaq, JAS asnow & Mbrager.

Mbrager, I did have a quick play with B & W but didnt like what I was getting. I should go back and have another look

JAS it is part of our state library and I will confess to not having been inside until about a year or so ago. In fact I dont think it was open for general public use for quite a while. Ever since I saw it I have been meaning to go back and shoot it.