how do you get these results ?

[kuwaiti]

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/onblac...123&size=large

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jjjohn/...7603627589484/

[Frank Lopes]

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

There is a basic tutorial here that explains one of the techniques used.

Originally Posted by kuwaiti

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/onblac...123&size=large

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jjjohn/...7603627589484/

[Stephen A]

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
Flickr Link 2
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.

[Vigilanti]

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.

[palms1]

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/re...ssage=26072636
maybe more info at this link
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=25728988
another name to look for is Ray Guselli ( again a member here but hasnt posted in a while )
http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/sho...d.php?t=135746

both are very helpful guys

Palms

[pixelzombie]

there's no substitute for good photography...

[Stephen A]

Originally Posted by palms1

other wise here is a link to a post made
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=26072636
maybe more info at this link
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=25728988

Damn, that's nice.

[palms1]

Originally Posted by Stephen A

Damn, that's nice.

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

Palms

[namphoto]

learn about ansel adams zone system. and some hdr

check them out farrarfocus.com