Where the River Bends
Uploaded: July 30, 2011
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The Arkansas River from Petit Jean State Park. January, 2010.
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So now I've started playing with Nik HDR Efex. It can make "miracles" even with single image tone mapping. I'll show the original in Remarks.
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Congratulations to all the amazing June winners!
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And if you were involved last night with congratulating finalists and winners, you may have missed Denny Barnes' hilarious Relentless Pursuit story. Google "Denny Barnes swallow" to find it.
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Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D
Michelle Alton July 30, 2011
Here's the original shot. #1397070Ron McEwan July 30, 2011
What a fantastic difference Michelle. It sure opens up the view doesn't it. Brings out the colors so much better well done indeed. #9568412Tammy M. Anderson July 30, 2011
Beautiful view and light, Michelle. #9568473Jeff Robinson July 30, 2011
Great results Michelle!! I just purchase NIK HDR - I have got to start using it! #9568492Linda D. Lester July 30, 2011
Nik is fun! I love everything they makes. Wonderful shot! #9568565Monnie Ryan July 30, 2011
Pretty amazing difference, Michelle - a beautiful scene! #9568584Joannie Bertucci July 30, 2011
Slam, bam...the contrasts, highlights, shadows, colors...all of it is worked perfectly Michelle! Outstanding composition as well!Stefania Barbier July 30, 2011
fantastic view, PS work and capture! #9568976Patricia A. Casey July 30, 2011
Amazing what can be done in the Digital Darkroom! Congrats on a beautiful rendition of a good shot making it oh so much better....the detail of the lichen/moss on the rocks...beautiful...Have a terrific day Michelle! =^..^= #9569256Bill Johnson July 30, 2011
Michelle, beautiful work. #9569398Patrick Rouzes July 30, 2011
Miraculous 3-D sky, tones, textures, perspective, & mood here, Michelle! Spectacular image & work! #9569596Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 30, 2011
WOW! That is one awesome view and framing, Michelle. FANTASTIC image. #9569684John Connolly July 30, 2011
Your NIK HDR produces an amazing transformation, Michelle! A wonderful capture and presentation! #9569870Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 30, 2011
Really gorgeous, incredible DD work Michelle! #9569973Ken Jarvis July 30, 2011
Very dramatic shot, Michelle! Great work! #9570127Barbara Waldoch July 30, 2011
Love your pov and capture, Michelle! #9570149Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 30, 2011
Magnificent effects, Michelle! :-) k #9570312Mike Clime July 30, 2011
What a beautiful view this is, Michelle! Love the sky! #9570356Neal D. Hatcher July 30, 2011
Beautimus #9570552Rona L. Schwarz July 30, 2011
Wonderful work with Nik's HDR, Michelle! So much detail and clarity, especially in the foreground! And the sky is lovely with those overcast puffy clouds. Superb soft, muted tones throughout! #9570607Robert K. Bemus July 30, 2011
I think I can see a gnat's derriere on the lichen...this is incredible, Michelle!! #9570710Tiia Vissak July 31, 2011
great tones, light & pov! #9571354Brett Dolsen August 01, 2011
Wonderfull treatment and moody landscape Michelle!!Im off to visit the blog! #9573005Jill Odice August 01, 2011
This came out great Michelle. I love the NIK filters I use and am a bit disppointed the HDR Efex doesn't work with CS2... #9574036Jill Odice August 01, 2011
Just read the story and got a good laugh out of it :-) #9574082Heather Loewenhardt August 01, 2011
I think you are the queen of the digital darkroom Michelle. This is a wonderful rendering with so much texture and detail. #9575246"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar August 02, 2011
wow! this is beautiful. #9575789Karen Celella August 02, 2011
Fabulous work, Michelle! #9577050Phyllis A. Houghton August 02, 2011
Amazing. Thank you for showing the original. It was composed well, had good clouds and a nice curve of the river so I see why you chose this for NIK. Now it pops in 3-D! You sold me!Emile Abbott August 03, 2011
Excellent work with the NIX Michelle. I have the Photomatix HDR and hope to play with it soon. #9579580Ian M. Hill August 05, 2011
A huge difference for sure Michelle,its now I wish I were there scene. #9584400Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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