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Bridge over Troubled Water
Posted by DaveB (Exeter, United Kingdom) on 15 January 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
Not troubled waters at all, but a calm pond full of ducks at Glastonbury Abbey!
This is a HDR shot inspired by Michael on 2 levels; firstly, his series of wicked HDR shots, one of which can be seen here, and secondly, his shots of Glastonbury Abbey, which made me realise some of the landmarks on my doorstep that I still haven't visited!
On the shot itself, it's a combination of 3 raw files taken of the bridge just as the setting sun was shining off it. Each of the shots on it's own didn't look great, but a bit of photoshop trickery made them look quite nice! The sky is a little blown out by the HDR process, but I think it works well!
As always, comments are welcome, particularly those offering feedback and criticism on my images! (It's the only way I'll learn!) :)
Rags from Plano, United States
Glorious image! The golden suns glow to the right makes this image so very cool to look at!
15 Jan 2008 5:11am
@Rags: Thanks Rags
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Super perspective, Dave. The texture and composition are very pleasing.
15 Jan 2008 7:55am
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks Michael
Steven from Montreal, Canada
Nice post processing, the sun on the right is a nice touch.
15 Jan 2008 10:00am
@Steven: Thanks Steven!
martie from Japan
Stunning! Love the perspective and the HDR effect is so good! Congrats!
15 Jan 2008 10:40am
@martie: Thanks Martie
Orko from Bombay, India
Nice! I love the softness that is present in the picture.
15 Jan 2008 1:02pm
@Orko: Thanks Orka
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
This is awesome, great work Dave!
Have to try the HDR technique sometime...
15 Jan 2008 3:14pm
@Ina: Thanks Ina, it's tricky to know if what you're shooting is gonna come out the way you want, but when it does, it's pretty cool!
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Fantastic shot, and great post processing. Wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't mentioned it.
15 Jan 2008 8:00pm
@Graham Russon: Thanks Graham
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Brilliant post processing Dave and what a wonderful scene, love the way the sunlight catches the bridge.
15 Jan 2008 8:25pm
@MaryB: Thanks Mary
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
What a superb perspective shot. Great lighting and angle
15 Jan 2008 9:43pm
@standley: Thanks Standley
Michael from Wuppertal, Germany
Really an awesome shot, Dave! You just captured this right on time! Any tonemapping would spoil the winter mood. Great dof and excellent framing. Love it. Thank you for mentioning my shots!
15 Jan 2008 10:32pm
@Michael: The pleasure is mine Michael, thanks for your comment!
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