{"id":757,"date":"2018-04-24T22:02:37","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T22:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/masonimageblog.com\/?p=757"},"modified":"2018-04-25T06:02:39","modified_gmt":"2018-04-25T06:02:39","slug":"pool-of-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masonimageblog.com\/index.php\/2018\/04\/24\/pool-of-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Pool of Light"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><p><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_754\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-754\" style=\"width: 747px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/untitled-157.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"754\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/masonimageblog.com\/untitled-157\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/untitled-157.jpg?fit=747%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"747,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Pool of Light\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Light pours into the Duomo di Orvieto. Orvieto Italy&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/untitled-157.jpg?fit=747%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/untitled-157.jpg?resize=747%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Duomo di Orvieto widow light\" width=\"747\" height=\"1000\" class=\"size-full wp-image-754\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/untitled-157.jpg?w=747&amp;ssl=1 747w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/untitled-157.jpg?resize=112%2C150&amp;ssl=1 112w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/untitled-157.jpg?resize=224%2C300&amp;ssl=1 224w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/untitled-157.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-754\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Light pours into the Duomo di Orvieto. Orvieto Italy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I was richly rewarded today when I ducked inside the Duomo di Orvieto here in Umbria, Italy . It was mid day and the overhead sun was making even the spectacular architecture of Orvieto washed out. Every shadow a deep unappealing black hole painted with a layer of contrast. The direct light overhead hot and specular.<\/p>\n<p>The cool air of the massive cathedral chamber was a welcome relief. My eyes tired from squinting. Feet sore from the long walk to reach this point in the heart of a beautiful city.<\/p>\n<p>The corner-stone for this impressive structure was set in 1290 and took over 300 years to complete. The large rose window built by the sculptor and architect Orcagna between 1354 and 1380 a centerpiece to the entire building and the catalyst for my picture today.<\/p>\n<p>It was an undeniable scene. The outside light driving into the buildings interior. The ancient colored glass filtering sunlight on to the cold marble floor. Beams of light revealing suspended haze in the chilled air of the impressive domes interior.<\/p>\n<p>This is the time when I\u2019m glad I have more than a camera phone to take a picture. More than the single simple lens. Something worthy of capturing such a beautiful display and the structure before me.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not always easy to carry a camera around all day. A hot day like today really driving home that point. But now, inside this overwhelming place, it all becomes worth it.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I was richly rewarded today when I ducked inside the Duomo di Orvieto here in Umbria, Italy . It was mid day and the overhead sun was making even the spectacular architecture of Orvieto washed out. Every shadow a deep unappealing black hole painted with a layer of contrast. 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