Kate Chandler Morgan (1944-2009)
by mm767cap

Comment by mm767cap:

Originally posted by Xappa: This is truly an outstanding shot. I can't stop looking at it. The viewer becomes part of the image. I can smeel the sea; feel the spray. DQ or not, hold your head high. You accomplished what you set out to do, and that cannot be taken away. I have been inspired. I would really like to put this shot on my desktop screen, if that's OK.

Thanks very much Xappa. Feel free to use it as your desktop. Thanks for asking!!

Kate Chandler Morgan (1944-2009)
by mm767cap

Comment by mm767cap:

Originally posted by anantbhatia: One of the most amazing compositions. Request you to post a tutorial on how you achieved it and put it up at the "How'd they do that" section of DPC so that we amateurs can learn the art too.

Thanks very much anantbhatia. When I get a little more time, I'd be happy to write up a quick tutorial. I'm certainly no photoshop expert, so it won't be too long! :)

Kate Chandler Morgan (1944-2009)
by mm767cap

Comment by mm767cap:

Originally posted by ineedauniquename: Originally posted by mm767cap: Originally posted by ineedauniquename: any chance of seeing the original 5 before combining, this HDR lark is driving me nuts a bit and it would be interesting to see the starting material. Actually, it's not an HDR image. I manually blended the 5 exposures. Did you mask bits out of different layers?

Yes, I do all my work painting on layer masks. I'm TERRIBLE at making selection tools work, so I end up just zooming in and using the paint brush

Kate Chandler Morgan (1944-2009)
by mm767cap

Comment by justdidi:
Hi-
Photoshop is absolutely amazing when it comes to blending landscape shots like this. You really utilized it to its capacity and made a stunning image...
I didn't realize that when you convert to a DNG file (which is encouraged by only the most professional photographers and computer graphics individuals) that you loose some of the metadata. Isn't there a side car reference on the DNG? And when you did the conversion, did you save your RAW files? Conceiveably you can send in the data from the five RAW/JPEG converted shots to show that you used them for conversion purposes. In fact I thought when you do massive amounts of Photoshop post processing substantial amounts of data were lost as well. OY, I'm confused. Maybe you can re-explain.
Totally beautiful image, once again. You should be proud.

Diana K.

Message edited by author 2009-09-09 12:54:43.

Kate Chandler Morgan (1944-2009)
by mm767cap

Comment by Xappa:
This is truly an outstanding shot. I can't stop looking at it. The viewer becomes part of the image. I can smeel the sea; feel the spray. DQ or not, hold your head high. You accomplished what you set out to do, and that cannot be taken away. I have been inspired. I would really like to put this shot on my desktop screen, if that's OK.

Kate Chandler Morgan (1944-2009)
by mm767cap

Comment by anantbhatia:
One of the most amazing compositions.

Request you to post a tutorial on how you achieved it and put it up at the "How'd they do that" section of DPC so that we amateurs can learn the art too.

Kate Chandler Morgan (1944-2009)
by mm767cap

Comment by Adamsw216:
This is a really breathtaking photograph! You should be very proud!

Kate Chandler Morgan (1944-2009)
by mm767cap

Comment by ineedauniquename:

Originally posted by mm767cap: Originally posted by ineedauniquename: any chance of seeing the original 5 before combining, this HDR lark is driving me nuts a bit and it would be interesting to see the starting material. Actually, it's not an HDR image. I manually blended the 5 exposures.

Did you mask bits out of different layers?

Kate Chandler Morgan (1944-2009)
by mm767cap

Comment by Delta_6:
You accomplished your goal in having a photo you can frame. It is simply stunning. You could probably make a packet from this one. I know it's crushing to get this close - heck, you made the grade - and then have it taken away. But you know you can do it.

Kate Chandler Morgan (1944-2009)
by mm767cap

Comment by Maureen Theriot:
Awesome in so many ways. Congratulations on this wonderful memory you and your Aunt Kate captured.