Christian Science Church

Boston, Massachusetts, October 2012

(6-shot HDR, Merged in Photomatix Pro, Edited in Photomatix Pro, Lightroom 4, and CS6)

69 comments


  • Wow! Such a stunning image Lisa! I’m not a great fan of HDR as I think many people over do it but this is brilliant!!
    I might have to look into it some more. If you can point me in the right direction of good websites which explain how to do this I would be very appreciative!

    November 28, 2012
  • Diane

    This is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HDR shot Ive ever seen. So many of them are too tonally intense and overdone or too commercial looking.
    THIS is ethereal, delicate, and seems to radiate light…a really beautiful image.

    November 21, 2012
  • Luis lapa

    Nice job, Lisa. Have a nice week!!

    November 20, 2012
  • This one, Lisa,- is just FANTASTIC! Wonderful HDR and amazing church!
    Have a nice evening:)

    November 20, 2012
  • Laura

    Wow, such a stunning result. Love the tones and coolness of the image.

    November 20, 2012
  • wow! stuning!!

    November 19, 2012
  • what a brilliant HDR, and photo all in all!

    November 19, 2012
  • stunning beauty!

    November 18, 2012
  • Holy mackerel!!!!!!!!!

    November 18, 2012
  • Rob Scott - Chicago, IL

    Simply Stunning!

    Great Job!

    November 17, 2012
  • This Church has been photgraphed so many times, it was hard to imagine that such a stunning shot could amaze its viewers. Thank you.

    November 17, 2012
  • A great hdr there Lisa, I love how the blues come to the fore, the water (?) in the foreground looks surreal too!

    November 16, 2012
  • I think it’s all been said, but I’d like to add my WOW!
    A truly magical scene.

    November 15, 2012
  • So nice this building and the pic too! ciao Lisa!

    November 15, 2012
  • The mix of blues and neutral colors is quite magical.

    November 15, 2012
  • The Christian Science Building has never looked so beautiful. You’ve brought out all it’s wonderful detail here. Magical!

    November 15, 2012
  • Wow – what a gorgeous shot!

    November 15, 2012
  • Wow! This photo is amazing! Well done, Lisa!

    November 15, 2012
  • but… is fantastic!!!!
    brava Lisa
    un caro saluto
    simonetta

    November 14, 2012
  • but is fantastic!!!!
    brava Lisa
    un caro saluto
    simonetta

    November 14, 2012
  • What a stunning building!
    I thought you had taken this shot in Europe. :)

    November 14, 2012
  • This is breathtaking Lisa.
    You are a great photografer.
    The light and colour are so nice.
    Wish you a great week.
    From your blogfriend Hilda

    November 14, 2012
  • Kimberly

    Wow Lisa! I must have missed when you decided to master HDR too… great job!

    November 14, 2012
  • What a stunning piece of architecture. The color is fabulous! It’s simply gorgeous in every way.

    November 14, 2012
  • i haven’t been on your blog for a while, I don’t know why but seeing it again made me completely in awe of your photography again! wow these images are truly amazing.

    November 14, 2012
  • This photo is amazing Lisa! The architecture is so stunning. The structure looks like something that belongs in Europe which I love!!!

    November 14, 2012
  • A stunning church and an amazing photo -a wonderful example of HDR

    November 14, 2012
  • A beautiful HDR Lisa, I love how you processed this image, it’s not too much, it’s just perfect !

    November 13, 2012
  • oh wow. just wow. what a splendid shot.

    November 13, 2012
  • WoW, gorgeous lisa, that’s art!!

    November 13, 2012
  • Stunning work Lisa!!!

    November 13, 2012
  • Lisa,
    this is an awesome photo and the HDR really lends itself well in this subject!

    charlotte

    November 13, 2012
  • anita johnson

    I’ve got to try HDR photography…you did this beautifully, some shots look too surreal for my taste. Now I need to find my hidden tripod. (o:

    November 13, 2012
  • I’m not big into HDR (seen too many “over HDR-ed” images to turn me off of them), but this one may have just won me over. This is beautiful, Lisa—it looks like a painting!

    November 13, 2012
  • WOW!! What a wonderful photo.. you truly are a fabulous photographer. I really do enjoy seeing your photos.

    Hugs~

    November 13, 2012
  • Of course I’ve never been to Boston, but I am surprised to learn that this particular architectural structure is there! When I saw the image on FB, I thought it was located in Europe or somewhere!

    November 13, 2012
  • Wow, truly a great HDR. I like how it is not overly done. It is such a great photo Lisa.

    November 12, 2012
  • wow!!! fantastic!! great work, Lisa! :)

    November 12, 2012
  • Lisa, this is breathtaking. The light, colors, and reflection are pure and beautiful.

    November 12, 2012
  • Gorgeous light, gorgeous HDR!! Great job!

    November 12, 2012
  • The blue on the roofs against the blue of the sky…awesome. That is one elaborate church! I often don’t like HDR but this is so subtle and well-done I love it.

    November 12, 2012
  • Good heavens, this is gorgeous, Lisa! The details pop right out.

    November 12, 2012
  • Wonderful use of HDR, Lisa – phenomenal detail (and love the symmetry).

    November 12, 2012
  • wow this is just wonderful…the building is so dimensional!!

    November 12, 2012
  • wow! breathtaking image!

    xoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :) | PJ’ Ecoproject

    November 12, 2012
  • Another Wow from me. This is seriously fabulous! x

    November 12, 2012
  • Oh, Lisa, what a beautiful picture!
    I am charmed and delighted. Wonderful!
    Lucia

    November 12, 2012
  • This is lovely, Lisa!

    November 12, 2012
  • Wow! What a wonderful job you’ve done, Lisa! Bravo!! :D

    November 12, 2012
  • Hi Lisa,
    What amazing amount of detail one can get in HDR. Very eye-catching capture and architecture!
    Hope your week is wonderful :)
    xo A

    November 12, 2012
  • Lisa, I love seeing you experiment in different ways to show off your stellar photography. This is amazing! I’ve seen some HDR that looks too unreal, but this is an example of how it should be done. Bravo, dear girl, brav-O!

    November 12, 2012
  • I LOVE this photograph Lisa. It almost looks surreal- seriously gorgeous.

    ps. thank you for adding gnom-gnom to your blog roll! It meant a lot!

    November 12, 2012
  • Juli

    Wow! Lisa! Amazing! I love the tone – the silvers and blue and the light and the line and texture. Such a compelling image. Beautiful!

    November 12, 2012
  • What a wonderful job you’ve done here, Lisa! This image looks almost three dimensional. The architectural details are very defined and clear.

    November 12, 2012
  • really well done! 6 shots! wow!

    November 12, 2012
  • Hi Lisa, I don’t know what HDR is! Have you stuck one building in front of another or are they really that close! What different styles! I prefer the building in the back with the beautiful dome against the sky.
    Are those people paddling in the water? I hardly think so! It seems there are three photos in one – or maybe I’m mistaken as everyone else seems to know what you’re talking about!
    Have a lovely start to your week!
    Sandra

    November 12, 2012
    • Lisa Gordon

      Sandra,
      In short, HDR (High Dynamic Range) is the process of taking several images of the same subject at different exposures, and then merging them in an attempt to bring out the best tones/colors (dynamic range) in your photograph. This is just one building (not separate ones).
      The people are not actually in the water. There is a reflecting pond in front of the church, and those people are walking along the edge of it.

      November 12, 2012
  • Such a cool effect Lisas

    November 12, 2012
  • Love your artistic processing of this! Very cool image…another framer! I think you should use my wall when you run out of room on yours! :)

    November 12, 2012
  • Awesome photo Lisa. I love the processing.

    November 12, 2012
  • dramatic … perfect for this subject .. makes it very other worldly

    November 12, 2012
  • Simply WOW. I haven’t done any HDR but I remember comparing it to an etching. This is spectacular.

    November 12, 2012
  • Such a wonderful building, so beautifully rendered! Your work here is fantastic, Lisa!

    November 12, 2012
  • Wow! Fabulous. I saw a HDR photo for the first time.
    I wish you spend a wonderful week.

    November 12, 2012
  • Beverly

    Lisa, this is by far the lovliest HDR work I’ve seen. What an impressive building too!

    November 12, 2012
  • Wow, what an amazing shot. Beautifully done.

    November 12, 2012
  • Joop Zand

    WOW……..THATS BEAUTIFUL LISA….. my COMPLIMENTS FOR THIS WORK.

    HUGS, JOOP

    November 12, 2012
  • Wow Lisa, this is an amazing shot. Such a huge building- and you’ve done such a great job with it.

    November 12, 2012
  • I love GOOD HDR – and this definitely fits that description!

    November 12, 2012

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