EXIF:
Model Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Date/time original 29.10.2006 15:51:36
Shutter speed value 1/40 s
Aperture value f/16
ISO speed ratings ISO 100
Exposure bias value -1.00 eV
Metering mode Average
Flash Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal length 18 mm
White balance Auto white balance
- no crop
artificial HDR, exported from rawshooter as -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3 EV tiff's
with photomatix generated HDR, tone mapped also with photomatix
"minor" adjustments in photoshop :-)
- darkened the sky
- brightness/contrast
- shadow/highlight
- usm
- levels
- hue/saturation
- color balance
- image size
- smart sharpen
- saved for web Q:81 143.3KB
i know that bracketed photos are (maybe) not allowed in any editing, i did this one originally with -1Ev and made seven more artificial Ev's (from -3.00Ev to +3.00Ev /by 1.00) in rawshooter so i hope the image is by the rules (it must be only one source photo), i hope this is okay.
that's it :-)
about : it's a beautiful medieval castle 15km from my home town, it's well kept and it was nr. 1 tourist destination on land in my country for 2006.
//www.trakoscan.hr/ - english version apparently not ready but you can see some cool photos in photo gallery
peace,
Goran
31.10.2006. 16:26
PS: stupid me, i submitted the image that i made from 3 different exposed [bracketed] photos for review before voting phase which is not allowed, now i uploaded for challenge the true version made from one single exposure/file with 7 different EV processed tiff's merged into HDR and tone mapped, i hope someone from SC will contact me before voting begins ... i just wanna say that now is everything by the rules :-)
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Just stumbled on your profile from a thread. This is so stunning! And I love the versatility of your style. So many different "looks" to enjoy!
This particular one is my absolute favorite! Wow! I almost hate Free Studies because it's so hard for a spectacular photo to get the recognition and score they deserve. I agree with TomFoolery, this is definitely blue ribbon material photo!
This is a wonderful image to look at. The natural lines formed by the trees coming to a 'V' and the clouds loosely matching the shape all enhance this photo. Big downer for me is the processing done on the clouds. There seems to be a distinct line/area of clouds in the 'V' section that are burned in while the same color and pattern of clouds just to the left are in a more natural state. I wouldn't have messed with that sky. It would have been great left as is. Great eye to see this image shape up. Good luck in the challenge.
I like the composition. There is a slight tilt to the right, which hurts it a bit. I'd probaby play with levels and curves to really liven up the overall tones.
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