The Gothic Study – The Private Library of William Randolph Hearst

Pinned on August 7, 2012 at 4:36 AM by Joyce Kennedy

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The Gothic Study – The Private Library of William Randolph Hearst

Stanford Walk
I’ll meet you all at The Oval on Thursday at 4 PM. There is ONE bit of bad news. There was going to be a talk afterward at 5:30 PM, but it looks like the auditorium at Stanford fell through. This was a surprise to me too – so, my apologies… however, the walk is still on and I look forward to meeting y’all.

As a bonus, I’ll be giving away a lot of Smugmug goodies! So be sure to come with room to take home something special!
Topaz Detail Review
Topaz Detail just upgraded their cool software. I have written a quick Topaz Detail Review, which I will add to more in coming weeks. It’s a really nice and fun program – I invite you to check it out!
Daily Photo – The Gothic Study
Note this is the "small" library. I’ll post the main library in a few weeks!

As always, you can zoom in to see the details by clicking through. The details are quite incredible, and I am sure you will delight in seeing the closeups of the hand-carved wooden arches and the painted Spanish ceilings… it was all amazing! If you look closely at the full res version towards the middle, you can see a portrait of WR Hearst when he was 31-years-old.

from Trey Ratcliff at www.stuckincustoms.com


Comments

M-A-V says:

As always…another fine HDR!

janusz l says:

Beautiful colors and details … signature style

Andrea Rapisarda says:

great shot!!

Seen on Fluidr

mattsantomarco says:

Something tells me this fits perfectly into that "golden ratio". Wish I knew more about that wacky Greek math. haha

Uuganbayar D says:

soo wonderful image

susan_r4 says:

Yes, I agree ‘cozy’ – would love to read a book here – thanks Trey!

Dave Berryman says:

It must have been hot in there, I count four fans. This room is filled with sooooooo much detail. I love how I can see all the nicks and scratches in the tables, and how the most forefront chair has a piece of thread coming out of it. Very good detail in your shot.

gcquinn says:

Beautifully done S in C!! great detail and you’ve captured the overwrought elegance of the place. Wouldn’t need to read a book in that library. YOu can just sit and read the walls.

lindamccraven says:

wow just give me some snacks a pillow and blankey and a few reading friends. what a great time that would be.

Veevake says:

Amazing! I am speechless..

Cortez77_fr says:

Love it !

Jan Eirik says:

wonderful picture. I especially like the gothic arches.

Shoeven says:

awesome shot in an amazing place! i really like the details in the ceiling construction!

WillJL says:

What I wouldn’t do to have a library like that in my own home…

chrisbdesign says:

What a great place. Amazing detail on this one!

Thomas cmyk says:

Stunning

kth_friend says:

great details, I only counted three fans.. must be a warm place..lol
Amazing shot.. simply awesome..

just checked again, there is four… lol

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Boris Mitendorfer Photography says:

Amazing place, reading here is not only pleasure, but also privelege, I think! So many beautiful curved ornaments, fantastic hand crafting work.
Fantastic hdr.

cup4tml says:

Awesome! Such detail to this grand place

photon tamer says:

This one really has the mood. Fabulous!
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Michael Bolognesi says:

Another majestic shot Trey!! Cant wait to see more from this place.

M Norris says:

What a mad photo. You truly have talent.

Debby Champion says:

Absolutely incredible!

Kalinith says:

Very Nice, I truely enjoyed investigating this photo.

Simon Vogt says:

wow check that rich texture – very nice

Dave DiCello says:

An amazing shot, just love the details

raw.tism says:

Amazing colour, texture, composition, light…winwinwin!

Marc Battaglia says:

Looks like the the library which was in that extraordinarily dumb movie, "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" with Sean Connery. Which was the best part of the movie. :-)

rmrayner says:

I loved visiting Herst Castle….just a staggering place. I liked the fact that if you stayed too long as a guest, your chair would get moved ever closer to the blazing fire in the dining room every evening.

Serious Dr says:

detail detail detail! mpravo!

Tallapragada says:

lovely warm tones

Raymond Larose says:

What an amazing shot! This is gorgeous.

elginz says:

Awesome processing. Very well done.

pondage says:

whoa!!!

Michael Connell says:

Amazing detail!

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principonemio says:

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One of the best shots I’ve ever seen, really.

Demodragon says:

Genial… me fascinan todos los adornos en las columnas del salon… genial!

Lee Welton says:

Another cool shot, looks even better in large ;)

Héctor Rubio says:

Awesome HDR! Go to my favorites.

servalpe says:

You are one of the masters in HDR Photography. You know how to add to a nice composition, nice colors and details. Congratulations. Regards,

Sergio

Stephen's Shooting Gallery "Gone Back To School" says:

Truly amazing!!

Nahh says:

overdone HDR, like too many on flickr, but I still like the study a lot! (no offense on the HDR, I’m sure you realize it’s overdone, and like it that way)

worakij_s ... busy !!! says:

Striking…. I Love it ;) You are great…..

linda yvonne says:

Congratulations. Seen on Explore!

Alex Stoen says:

Wonderful capture, creative and inspiring. Now that’s what I like to see!
Congratulations on the Explore.

Have a great Wednesday (hump day)!
Hope to see you around My Photostream.

--Steve says:

Awesome, as usual. It’s now my wallpaper.

Gregory Jordan says:

The Hearst Castle is a special place. Your photos are terrific, as always. The Hearst Castle lends itself nicely to HDR. I went last year. Loved it.

ktania says:

wow excellent!

Dietrich Bojko Photographie says:

outstanding scene and perfect processing for it!!!

cosmosvortex_2006 says:

I love the depth in this shot!

junior shot photography says:

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Lucky Like Lucy says:

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huschke11 says:

very nice shot love the deep colours , like this shot!

Camerons Personal Page says:

This is sick, you are a sick man and must be stopped.

ami.photos says:

Truly beautiful…

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An exquisite image was arranged by your great composition/treatment.

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Scott A. Rasmusson says:

Love this picture, so much to take in, colors light its all good.

shexbeer says:

Perfect HDR Trey, instant fave!!!

foto d50 says:

woow!!

asimetriks says:

Wonderful.

yousterer says:

wow, this is really pretty and warm.

Lollygagging says:

wow the detail in this is amazing!

redsmith.wordpress.com says:

That would be my bedroom.

Pawel Tomaszewicz says:

Hi, I’m an admin for a group called Best.Images.Of.Flickr-Invited.Pics.Only!!!, and we’d love to have this added to the group!

-=Keith=- says:

Amazing detail!!!

Camerons Personal Page says:

Anytime I start getting cocky about my HDR work I come over here and am deeply humbled, again.
Amazing work!

jessabella11 says:

Love this picture, sort of a rustic style. Have used on my blog here: pinknyaa.blogspot.com/2010/07/preparing-for-year-two-at-u…

Thanks!

BAD DOG DIABOLO says:

beautiful picture , beautiful colours , beautiful shot

Gislaadt Art (I am healed !) says:

Excellent job, bravo !!!

Gislaadt Art (I am healed !) says:

Exquisite shot, bravo !!

Outlaw Pete 65 (OFF - CHIUSO PER FERIE) says:

This Composition is Talented & Extraordinary !!

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