The Red Heart Public House
by MAK

Comment by Alain:
B&W works really good here, well done.

The Red Heart Public House
by MAK

Comment by ralfw:
Great choice on the BW tone mapped effect. Beautiful!

The Red Heart Public House
by MAK

Comment by tiggermo:
this is very nice! I like the use of b&w, and long exposure. I love night-time shots. It could use a little bit of various level adjustments in certain dark parts of the picture.

Indian.jpg
by MAK

Comment by shamer:
This is REALLY well done - I'd love to know what techniques you used here. Her face has so much character to begin with, but you just made this portrait absolutely entrancing!

Across the Pond
by MAK

Comment by stevieian:
Looks llike a beautiful painting. Gorgeous! 9

Across the Pond
by MAK

Comment by Gringo:
Beautiful scene! The processing is a little over-done for my taste. I do like the detail you have managed to bring out without the over sharpened look. Over-all a very nice shot.

Across the Pond
by MAK

Comment by escapetooz:
Beautiful shot. It would be so amazing if the sky was as blue as the pond!

Wish the back horizon was more straight or something. I know it's hard with all the different angles but the line of the hill seems to me to be the one that should be straight to make the sky even.

The Red Heart Public House
by MAK

Comment by Jason_Cross:
I like the effect you are going for here. I think it really adds to the shots apeal. There is some effect however that feels overdone to me.

Across the Pond
by MAK

Comment by TonyT:
This is a really cool image. I love tone mapping. It doesn't always work for me in a lot of photographs, but this one is excellent. I don't know if I see a ribbon, but in the top 20% is my prediction.

The Red Heart Public House
by MAK

Comment by SaraR:
Black and white HDR? The post processing has given this an almost Victorian look - if it wasn't for the modern building and patio heater, that is. The lighting is super, and the scene does look very enticing - I want to open the door and find a roaring log fire, the requisite regulars propping up the bar, or perhaps having a game of dominos in the snug, and a landlord just about to pull me a pint of Tim Taylor's!