i've been amazed by this guy's photos in flickr, he is doing an incredible job in getting dramatic colors and clarity. i figured he must be doing some post editing to get these results, any idea how does he do iT?

http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=2185058123&size=large

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jjjohn/sets/72157603627589484/

By waiting for just the right light and then doing some magic with PWL.

There is a basic tutorial here (http://retouchpro.com/tutorials/?m=show&id=249) that explains one of the techniques used.

i've been amazed by this guy's photos in flickr, he is doing an incredible job in getting dramatic colors and clarity. i figured he must be doing some post editing to get these results, any idea how does he do iT?

http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=2185058123&size=large

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jjjohn/sets/72157603627589484/

Yea, I kind of discovered this effect on my own a week ago, went through some of my favorite flickr entries and redid them...

I used the "Shadow/Highlight" tool under adjustments and a high-pass sharpening layer.
Flickr Link 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stephen-/2184723856/)
Flickr Link 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stephen-/2183935917/)
Those flickr links have links down the bottom you may want to click to compare the "before and after".
e: Although I would say he also juiced his saturation up.

Another possibility would be the use of HDR software... I have had great results using this software " http://www.mediachance.com/hdri/index.html ". Google HDRI or Simply HDR software to see the numerous possibilties.

Pwl
The master of this is CSpringer, He is a member here but only posts occasionally try sending him a pm (actions at atncentral )

other wise here is a link to a post made
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1006&message=26072636
maybe more info at this link
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1006&message=25728988
another name to look for is Ray Guselli ( again a member here but hasnt posted in a while )
http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=135746

both are very helpful guys

Palms

there's no substitute for good photography...

other wise here is a link to a post made
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1006&message=26072636
maybe more info at this link
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1006&message=25728988

Damn, that's nice.

Damn, that's nice.

Yep and i do have a practice every now and then but not got near there level YET ! ! ! ! ! :grin:

Palms

learn about ansel adams zone system. and some hdr

check them out farrarfocus.com