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Challenge: HDR II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
Location: Berlin
Date: Sep 13, 2009
Aperture: f14
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/100s, 1/40s, 1/15s
Galleries: Architecture, High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Date Uploaded: Sep 12, 2009

 Thanks for all the comments, favorites and votes!

Outtake in b&w:


I tried to edit my original submission based on the comments I received during voting:

I am not quite satisfied with the result in the sky, and there is still some haloing noticeable.


Statistics
Place: 11 out of 155
Avg (all users): 6.7800
Avg (commenters): 7.1579
Avg (participants): 6.7241
Avg (non-participants): 6.8230
Views since voting: 9141
Views during voting: 499
Votes: 200
Comments: 21
Favorites: 3 (view)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Olympus PEN E-P3
Konica Minolta MF 85mm f/1.7
 09/20/2009 11:50:06 PM
this has a very cool feeling. only thing is that yellow in the sky.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 09/20/2009 12:39:09 PM
Very nice use of HDR! One of my favorites.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA
 09/19/2009 07:12:09 PM
The HDR treatment on the buildings works really well, but sadly the sky and the haloing is not good.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Lens
 09/19/2009 01:45:30 PM
Great architectural capture. The sky is a distraction. 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D90
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 09/18/2009 01:52:19 PM
to be honest I think you could lose the old architecture on the right and rely on the reflection cos the new building part of the shot is really good.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
 09/17/2009 10:18:16 PM
Nice lines and depth
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 09/17/2009 06:12:56 AM
Very nice but the halo from the buildings spoils it.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
 09/17/2009 12:15:32 AM
The HDR, pp, colors and DOF are really great and the shot is great in general. But that yellow glow at the right/middle is kind of distracting.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 09/16/2009 10:28:06 PM
very cool scene. perfect editing too
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO
 09/16/2009 10:16:59 PM
Now that is one cool looking staircase!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony DSC-RX1
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 09/16/2009 09:41:47 PM
Great HDR work here, crop on bottom is a little tight. Otherwise, 6/10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
 09/16/2009 09:10:57 PM
Wow, this is great! Good job scouting out this location...This one caught my eye immediately
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/16/2009 02:04:21 PM
Great choice of subject for this challenge. Could have avoided the halo around the glass structure.

Raj
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/16/2009 10:38:11 AM
One of my favourites in spite of the halo around the glass area.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony Alpha a6000
Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
 09/16/2009 09:52:10 AM
Perfect job! One of my favorites at this challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-70D
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
 09/16/2009 12:16:13 AM
Excellent example of HDR, though the clouds have a little bit of the over processed feel and there's a hint of haloing on the wall to the left of the stairwell... a product of the software I take it... but it doesn't really take away from the clarity and great colour of this image... well done... a top 10 image IMHO.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax K-3
Pentax D-FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW
 09/15/2009 02:02:59 PM
I shall be rating this challenge by the following criteria:

1 - Not HDR in my opinion

3 - HDR is way over-done, in my opinion

5 - A reasonable use of HDR, but not a very engaging photo, in my opinion

7 - A reasonable use of HDR, and an engaging photo, in my opinion

10 - A fantastic use of HDR, and an out of this world photo, in my opinion

Your photo receives:

5
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Kodak Z650
 09/15/2009 10:10:15 AM
where is this? very cool shot, idea, title! love this
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
 09/15/2009 12:52:23 AM
The glass looks awesome, and the structure is framed well, maybe a bit tighter to omit the other building on the right would help the composition. I think the halos are too pronounced
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
 09/14/2009 11:43:35 PM
Nicely done. A groovy feeling and with a blatant contrast between the new and the old (sorry being repetitive - just now I noticed your title, dah!). And I love that reflection!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm X-T2
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
 09/14/2009 05:03:17 PM
That's a nice piece of modern design/architecture. Except for the fact it will be like a greenhouse in the summer months :P
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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