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Challenge: Grey (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Sony DSLR-A100
Lens: Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha
Date: Jan 28, 2009
Aperture: F22
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/13
Galleries: Nature, High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Date Uploaded: Jan 28, 2009

Taken in a drizzling freezing rain. The greys in the image accurately reflect the dreary day. I used 3 images to create HDR and tweaked up non-grey color elements slightly. Otherwise, it's totally grey and miserable.

Unfortunately, I suspect tweaking RYGB, makes the grey look unrealistic.

I also suspect that the original image would not be well received because it was "too grey".

This is what we call a "lose-lose" situation.

Then, several days later, I went back and re-reviewed each of the 3 original shots and decided to try to accomplish with one image that I had previously accomplished with 3. And I did so.

Then, several more days later, I determined that my processing choices were irrelevant. Nobody really cares. I'm deluding myself. My masturbatory photography and commenting techniques work for me. I get pleasure from the effort. Whether anyone else does, or does not, is irrelevant.

The next day, I deleted everything you've just read above that followed the "lose-lose" quote.

Today, I restored what I had previously deleted.



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Avg (commenters): 5.0000
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Views since voting: 849
Views during voting: 195
Votes: 124
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02/09/2009 11:56:09 PM
I like this image, it should have done better. It has a nice combination of elements that work really well together.

You mention you used three images to create HDR. I was wondering if you use Photomatix and if you do, what do you think of it?
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02/02/2009 10:43:01 PM
I like this a lot but I might have liked it more if cars in the background were out of focus.
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