McHargue Mill (HDR image)

[DWThomp]

Here is one I shot a couple of weeks ago. 3 images processed in Photomatix and then some cloning out a road and guard rail.

[palms]

Now that is what i would like to be able to do, very very nice Dennis

Palms

[Swampy]

Dennis, that is just wonderful. Looks like it should be on a calendar!

[crazyfly1]

Ha! very funny, you slipped a Thomas Kinkade in here as a photo. Very good.

[DWThomp]

Originally Posted by palms1

Now that is what i would like to be able to do, very very nice Dennis

Palms

Thank you. Photomatix seemed to bring it together.

Originally Posted by Swampy

Dennis, that is just wonderful. Looks like it should be on a calendar!

Thank you Swampy. I was a little disappointed that morning, but I like the way this one turned out. It's definitely getting hung on the wall.

Originally Posted by crazyfly1

Ha! very funny, you slipped a Thomas Kinkade in here as a photo. Very good.

Wow, what a compliment! Thank you.


Some info on the shots. This is McHargue Mill located in the Levi Jackson State Park which is just outside of London, Ky. Shot with my Canon 20D, ef24-70 f2.8 L, and tripod. Exposures @ 1/13, 1/25, and 1/50 @ f8 and ISO 100. The RAW files were brought into Photomatix and tonemapped. Cloned out a guardrail and road, a slight levels adjustment and then sharpened.

[CJ Swartz]

The enhancement of the detail really helps show how the sunlight plays on the leaves, and brings out the texture of the cabin, making a truly wonderful image! Swampy and crazyfly are right - it belongs on a calendar and looks like a Kinkaid piece.

I work with raw files a lot, and I was wondering whether you made ANY adjustments in Camera Raw (or whatever converter you use), or brought them into Photomatrix unaltered.

[DWThomp]

Originally Posted by CJ Swartz

The enhancement of the detail really helps show how the sunlight plays on the leaves, and brings out the texture of the cabin, making a truly wonderful image! Swampy and crazyfly are right - it belongs on a calendar and looks like a Kinkaid piece.

I work with raw files a lot, and I was wondering whether you made ANY adjustments in Camera Raw (or whatever converter you use), or brought them into Photomatrix unaltered.

CJ - thank you very much for the detailed comments and I'm glad you like it.

The 3 RAW files were brought directly into Photomatix Pro without going thru ACR and yes, that's the converter I use. Tonemapped and then saved as a 16bit tiff to bring into Photoshop for the rest.

[patriciakay]

Dont know how i missed this great pic Dennis...I love it the colors are amazing...

Patricia........

[saby]

Hi Dennis,

Thats a good shot, with amazing colors and very good feeling all over it.

[DWThomp]

Originally Posted by patriciakay

Dont know how i missed this great pic Dennis...I love it the colors are amazing...

Patricia........

Originally Posted by saby

Hi Dennis,

Thats a good shot, with amazing colors and very good feeling all over it.

Thank you both, I'm glad you like it.

[Tom K]

Hi Dennis,

Just saw the image for the first time tonight. It's wonderful, I am just
starting with HDR and hope to do half as well.

Tom

[DWThomp]

Originally Posted by Tom K

Hi Dennis,

Just saw the image for the first time tonight. It's wonderful, I am just
starting with HDR and hope to do half as well.

Tom

Thanks Tom. I'd say you'll do just as well and hope to see something soon.