This Basilica in Rome is often chosen by couples as the setting for their weddings, and only on such occasions are its beautiful chandeliers turned on. I seized the opportunity to capture the moment when a new story is about to begin under the glow of an old one.

Technically, the image is an HDR processed from of a series of bracketed exposures, which widen the tonal range of the picture. Other images of this kind can be viewed on a dedicated page on my blogsite.

On that page, those interested can find, alongside the photographs, some personal thoughts on the ephemerality of contemporary imagery compared to the enduring legacy of past icons.

I hope you enjoy the gallery!