Q7/08: 2014 Venice, Italy

**Michaelina2** · 10-14-2014, 12:33 PM - **4 Likes**

Love the 08...

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Two image panorama of Basilica di San Marco's interior (circa 1063).
1/20 sec, f/3.7, iso 1600, handheld with local illumination (no flash).
Post-processing: MS Image Composite Editor 1.4.4.0 (free), LR5.6+NIK

Cheers... M

Last edited by Michaelina2; 10-18-2014 at 05:34 AM.

flaviopetrone · 10-14-2014, 01:08 PM

This shot is great! I have been there last November, it is forbidden to take pictures inside it, obviously just to sell you some postcards and book when you go out. I took some shots with the smartphone but the man of security ran to me to say that I can't. Then he never stopped to look at me all the time...

**Michaelina2** · 10-14-2014, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by flaviopetrone

This shot is great! I have been there last November, it is forbidden to take pictures inside it, obviously just to sell you some postcards and book when you go out. I took some shots with the smartphone but the man of security ran to me to say that I can't. Then he never stopped to look at me all the time...

Interesting...

I visited as a typical 'average Joe' tourist with no basis to claim any privileges...

Before I entered, I requested (and was granted) permission to take photos, so long as I was not intrusive on others and a flash was not used. Of course, I can't speak to the situation you faced, but in my case, well... through dumb luck, perhaps, good things happened.

Cheers... M

**RobA_Oz** · 10-14-2014, 05:27 PM

Nice work, Michael. I didn't go inside because of the queue, but you obviously persisted, with good result.

There's no-one quite as officious as an Italian museum security officer, is there? A bit of flattery obviously gets you further than other approaches!

Rob

**Michaelina2** · 10-14-2014, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Nice work, Michael. I didn't go inside because of the queue...

There's a trick to avoiding the queue...

Do a Google Search for "Rick Steves San Marco, Venice"... scan down for the result that includes the term "p.85" for page 85... or...

Copy, the Paste all of this link into your browser:: Rick Steves' Venice 2013 - Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw - Google Books steves san marco venice&source=bl&ots=QKaqTggCC0&sig=PELFP9Do8_-I9NZDEbzsTuNKbkk&hl=en&sa=X&ei=gsM9VLmQBrSBsQTAu4G4CA&ved=0CFEQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q=rick%20steves%20san%20marco%20venice&f=false

FYI: I have a ton of Q7 trip-images and will be slowly 'drip-drip' posting the ones that seem to work on Flickr (link, below) over the next few months... Feel free to check them out when convenient...

Cheers... M

**RobA_Oz** · 10-16-2014, 10:07 PM

Neat trick, thanks Michael.

I put most of my output from my trips abroad up on Flickr, so my far-flung family can have a look at them. They are more of a travelogue than serious attempts at picture-making, but some of them stand out as possibilities, with a bit of work. Yours are looking very nice, thank you. It was also great to accidentally cross paths with another Pentax appreciator and Forum Member.

Cheers
Rob

**Michaelina2** · 10-18-2014, 05:47 AM

Another Q7/08...

In this case, Basilica San Vitale, Ravenna...

...handheld and NOT a panorama.

Cheers... M

**RobA_Oz** · 10-18-2014, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by Michaelina2

Another Q7/08...

In this case, Basilica San Vitale, Ravenna...

...handheld and NOT a panorama.

Cheers... M

Wow! It looks even better full size. The performance of the Q7's sensor is amazing for its size. All credit to the photographer, naturellement...

mamethot · 10-18-2014, 05:16 PM

Quite a nice picture indeed. However IMHO it does not do San Marco justice, there is nothing like being there, seeing the mosaics (not paintings) with your own eyes... ;-)

**Michaelina2** · 10-18-2014, 07:17 PM

Originally posted by mamethot

Quite a nice picture indeed. However IMHO it does not do San Marco justice...

Thank you... interesting observation.

In this case, may I ask specifically what needs to be added (or removed) photographically that will do San Marco justice? What's missing?

Cheers... M

mamethot · 10-18-2014, 07:53 PM

Hi!

Nothing is missing, the picture is good and colors wonderful.

It wasn't a critic about the picture but rather just a bad way of saying that this church is so beautiful that no picture will ever be able to show it.

Ciao!

helter89 · 10-18-2014, 10:00 PM - **1 Like**

Beautiful photos!!

jethro10 · 10-19-2014, 12:35 AM

hand held low shutter speed 08 on Q7 inside churches and museums. Reminds me of me :-)
My wife has a Sony a6000 so I'm no stranger to quality. But often my 08 interior pictures are kept in preference to the Sony's from our holidays.

**barondla** · 10-20-2014, 01:35 AM

Michaelina2, absolutely wonderful images. Being handheld makes them even more remarkable. You have the Q7/08 performing at the highest level. Processing is first rate. Can't wait to see more.
thanks for sharing
barondla

hoffo · 11-03-2014, 11:11 PM

great shots!

10-14-2014, 12:33 PM - 4 Likes	#1
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,300	Q7/08: Sampler Love the 08... [ Two image panorama of Basilica di San Marco's interior (circa 1063). 1/20 sec, f/3.7, iso 1600, handheld with local illumination (no flash). Post-processing: MS Image Composite Editor 1.4.4.0 (free), LR5.6+NIK Cheers... M Last edited by Michaelina2; 10-18-2014 at 05:34 AM.

10-14-2014, 02:06 PM	#3
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,300 Original Poster	Originally posted by flaviopetrone This shot is great! I have been there last November, it is forbidden to take pictures inside it, obviously just to sell you some postcards and book when you go out. I took some shots with the smartphone but the man of security ran to me to say that I can't. Then he never stopped to look at me all the time... Interesting... I visited as a typical 'average Joe' tourist with no basis to claim any privileges... Before I entered, I requested (and was granted) permission to take photos, so long as I was not intrusive on others and a flash was not used. Of course, I can't speak to the situation you faced, but in my case, well... through dumb luck, perhaps, good things happened. Cheers... M Last edited by Michaelina2; 10-14-2014 at 02:12 PM.

10-14-2014, 06:10 PM	#5
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,300 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Nice work, Michael. I didn't go inside because of the queue... There's a trick to avoiding the queue... Do a Google Search for "Rick Steves San Marco, Venice"... scan down for the result that includes the term "p.85" for page 85... or... Copy, the Paste all of this link into your browser:: Rick Steves' Venice 2013 - Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw - Google Books steves san marco venice&source=bl&ots=QKaqTggCC0&sig=PELFP9Do8_-I9NZDEbzsTuNKbkk&hl=en&sa=X&ei=gsM9VLmQBrSBsQTAu4G4CA&ved=0CFEQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q=rick%20steves%20san%20marco%20venice&f=false FYI: I have a ton of Q7 trip-images and will be slowly 'drip-drip' posting the ones that seem to work on Flickr (link, below) over the next few months... Feel free to check them out when convenient... Cheers... M Last edited by Michaelina2; 10-14-2014 at 08:26 PM.

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10-14-2014, 01:08 PM	#2
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153	This shot is great! I have been there last November, it is forbidden to take pictures inside it, obviously just to sell you some postcards and book when you go out. I took some shots with the smartphone but the man of security ran to me to say that I can't. Then he never stopped to look at me all the time...

10-14-2014, 05:27 PM	#4
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Nice work, Michael. I didn't go inside because of the queue, but you obviously persisted, with good result. There's no-one quite as officious as an Italian museum security officer, is there? A bit of flattery obviously gets you further than other approaches! Rob

10-16-2014, 10:07 PM	#6
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Neat trick, thanks Michael. I put most of my output from my trips abroad up on Flickr, so my far-flung family can have a look at them. They are more of a travelogue than serious attempts at picture-making, but some of them stand out as possibilities, with a bit of work. Yours are looking very nice, thank you. It was also great to accidentally cross paths with another Pentax appreciator and Forum Member. Cheers Rob

10-18-2014, 05:47 AM	#7
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,300 Original Poster	Another Q7/08... In this case, Basilica San Vitale, Ravenna... ...handheld and NOT a panorama. Cheers... M

10-18-2014, 05:51 AM	#8
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by Michaelina2 Another Q7/08... In this case, Basilica San Vitale, Ravenna... ...handheld and NOT a panorama. Cheers... M Wow! It looks even better full size. The performance of the Q7's sensor is amazing for its size. All credit to the photographer, naturellement...

10-18-2014, 05:16 PM	#9
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	Quite a nice picture indeed. However IMHO it does not do San Marco justice, there is nothing like being there, seeing the mosaics (not paintings) with your own eyes... ;-)

10-18-2014, 07:17 PM	#10
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,300 Original Poster	Originally posted by mamethot Quite a nice picture indeed. However IMHO it does not do San Marco justice... Thank you... interesting observation. In this case, may I ask specifically what needs to be added (or removed) photographically that will do San Marco justice? What's missing? Cheers... M

10-18-2014, 07:53 PM	#11
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	Hi! Nothing is missing, the picture is good and colors wonderful. It wasn't a critic about the picture but rather just a bad way of saying that this church is so beautiful that no picture will ever be able to show it. Ciao!

10-18-2014, 10:00 PM - 1 Like	#12
helter89 New Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 1	Beautiful photos!!

10-19-2014, 12:35 AM	#13
jethro10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lake District Posts: 222	hand held low shutter speed 08 on Q7 inside churches and museums. Reminds me of me :-) My wife has a Sony a6000 so I'm no stranger to quality. But often my 08 interior pictures are kept in preference to the Sony's from our holidays.

10-20-2014, 01:35 AM	#14
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Michaelina2, absolutely wonderful images. Being handheld makes them even more remarkable. You have the Q7/08 performing at the highest level. Processing is first rate. Can't wait to see more. thanks for sharing barondla

11-03-2014, 11:11 PM	#15
hoffo Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 89	great shots!