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The Colour of Magic
The Colour of Magic
shalrath


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Free Study 2007-08 (Expert Editing)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX
Location: Anyang, South Korea
Date: Aug 16, 2007
Aperture: f8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/350 - 1/90
Galleries: Sky, Water
Date Uploaded: Aug 29, 2007

 Started with 3 JPEGs shot handheld 1 step apart each
Merge to HDR in Photoshop
ToneMapping Plugin
High pass filter
Levels
Curves
Hue/Sat
Burn Strip in middle
Darken Edges
Resize
USM
Save for web


I've been really playing with HDR and tone mapping this month so I hope my efforts have payed off. I'm not sure how this will go in amongst the rest of DPC, but I really like it and I'm happy to have produced this shot.

Statistics
Place: 79 out of 503
Avg (all users): 6.3544
Avg (commenters): 7.1429
Avg (participants): 6.3652
Avg (non-participants): 6.3256
Views since voting: 1075
Views during voting: 285
Votes: 158
Comments: 10
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Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 09/08/2007 09:58:06 PM
Shame it didn't score higher. I think it is fantastic. Got an 8 from me.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-30D
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon
 09/07/2007 07:34:01 PM
Over-processed for my taste, but undeniably good wow-factor
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 09/04/2007 01:36:16 PM
Very dramatic photo. Love the warm/cool contrast and symmetry.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 09/02/2007 03:26:01 AM
Wonderfully balanced reflection; nicely edited.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon
 09/02/2007 02:16:08 AM
Beautiful picture! Great mirror reflection. Is this original or did you use Expert Editing and flip the top down?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony Alpha a7R II
Pentax A 50mm f/1.4 MF
 09/01/2007 11:50:44 PM
Gorgeous colors!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 09/01/2007 09:28:39 AM
Holy cow. Fantastic. It seems slightly tilted to the right to my eye. Other than that - spot on!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-60D
Sigma 70-200 /2.8 APO EX DG Macro HSM II
09/01/2007 03:24:45 AM
I like the way the water leads one in
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 09/01/2007 01:06:30 AM
the contrast is beautiful..
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 09/01/2007 01:03:50 AM
great sky and reflection
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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