It isn't hard to find the Vatican when visiting Rome.  It seemed to be ever present on the skyline; visible from most locations.  And, being such a famous structure, it just seemed impossible to ignore. One rather annoying issue was the gigantic billboard situated to the right in the picture below.  

I worked hard to keep it out of view.  A few days later, in much better light, I learned the secret ....

And here is the view (from the middle of the street ... a life defying feat in Rome) on the main street leading into the Vatican:

And, a little closer:

One afternoon we found ourselves at the top of the "Castle".  The clouds came in and put on a nice light show for us:

The range of light was enormous ...  far more than any digital camera on the market today could handle.  So, the last three images (including the one above) are composites  ...  each is made from 7 different pictures taken within the same second and then combined in the computer to make one image.

Let there be light ...

Beside my normal  thanks for taking the time look, I wish good tidings and joy to each of you in this holiday season!

Adam