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Challenge: HDR II (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: 2009 Challenges
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX
Location: Ledyard CT
Date: Sep 13, 2009
Aperture: f11
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/2 to 1/125
Galleries: Landscape
Date Uploaded: Sep 13, 2009

 I went saturated as I expect people to expect it....

7 exposure HDR using Photomatix
Topaz Adjust on duplicate layer
Hue/Sat, Curves, Levels, Selective Colors adjustment layers
Minor cloning in sky and water to remove dust spots and to smooth transitions of sunset colors.
Minor dodge/burn/sponge throughout image.
Skew adjustment to level horizon on dup layer.
Resize, Adamus Sharpening, Resize for web, add border.

[Sep. 14th, 2009 11:13:58 AM]

Work monitor review of my image...ICK! Boy is this thing oversaturated....no wonder it is below 6.

Statistics
Place: 40 out of 155
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Votes: 192
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Sony Alpha a6000
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 09/23/2009 09:19:01 AM
Spectacular image , Peter !
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Sony Alpha a6000
Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
 09/20/2009 06:55:40 PM
Beautiful view, great colors.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
 09/20/2009 04:32:31 PM
Nice skies and reflection. Foreground is a bit distracting.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Lens
 09/19/2009 10:24:27 PM
Tough angle to the sun. I like the foreground rock and grasses. The frame is a negative.
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Sony DSC-RX1
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 09/19/2009 01:40:07 AM
Another amazing shot in HDR II. Good job, colors are spectacular along with reflections and textures. 7/10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D80
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
 09/18/2009 09:22:46 PM
Nice - peaceful!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 09/18/2009 02:15:44 AM
excellent!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO
 09/15/2009 11:53:52 PM
Great landscape. I like the use of the grass in the foreground. Definitley HDR techniques, but not overdone.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 09/15/2009 03:43:34 PM
excellent
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Nikon D90
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 09/15/2009 02:20:15 PM
rather like the composition not so keen on the reflection in the water.... I think its lost a bit of its wateriness...
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Pentax K-3
Pentax D-FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW
 09/15/2009 02:00:47 PM
I shall be rating this challenge by the following criteria:

1 - Not HDR in my opinion

3 - HDR is way over-done, in my opinion

5 - A reasonable use of HDR, but not a very engaging photo, in my opinion

7 - A reasonable use of HDR, and an engaging photo, in my opinion

10 - A fantastic use of HDR, and an out of this world photo, in my opinion

Your photo receives:

5
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