Days End on the Road

© Renee Doyle

Days End on the Road

Uploaded: July 08, 2009

Description

Another view from the Great Ocean Road, Victoria.
My first attempt at an HDR image .... Huge thanks to Deb Harder and Ken Smith for all their helpful advice :-)




Exif: F Number: 22, ExposureTime: 100/200 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 08, 2009

A beauty of a capture, Renee. Your first attempt looks just fine!

UB. #1151217

Maria Warren level-classic July 08, 2009

oh wow the colors here are amazing!!!!! #7716554

Troy Gallagher July 08, 2009

WOW!! I would say your fist try was very succesful. Excellent work Renee.

Troy #7716558

Tiia Vissak July 08, 2009

a fantastic view! #7716563

Teresa Burnett level-classic July 08, 2009

Hmmm, I agree, your first attempt is quite successful!! Stunning image, Renee!! I love the lighting in this one!! #7716576

Brett Dolsen July 08, 2009

Stunning!!Incredible lighting,mood,and treatment Renee!!Brett #7716602

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic July 08, 2009

WOW! Spectacular colors!! A great capture. Excellent work! Laura #7716610

Jennifer L. Alder July 08, 2009

Very beautiful, Renee.... love the depth and light here.
Deb is the best :) #7716615

Renee Doyle July 08, 2009

Thanks everyone !
And yep Jen .... she sure is :-)

#7716635

Max Aureli July 08, 2009

Mystic!!! Fabulous scene, Renee and the colors and lighting are so intense!!! Great image my friend!!! #7716646

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 08, 2009

SURREAL IMAGE, RENEE!!!!


A Winner for SURE!!!!

Dominick #7716767

Michelle Alton July 08, 2009

All of your images are winners, Renee. And this, your first try at HDR...Priceless. #7716872

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 08, 2009

This is a beauty! Almost too much color for you to take in! #7716891

jeff crosier July 08, 2009

WOW! This is beautiful Renee!! A terrific HDR!! #7716909

Gord MacEachern July 08, 2009

Outstanding scene Renee,lighting,composition,and colors are just fantastic. #7716957

Tammy Scott July 08, 2009

This is simply breathtaking! Gorgeous vibrant colors! #7716994

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 08, 2009

This is stunning, Renee. Light, composition and colours are perfect. #7717007

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 08, 2009

This is TOTALLY stunning, Renee. Couldn't agree more. AWESOME work!!! #7717262

Erin Appelbaum July 08, 2009

Simply magnificent. Peter #7717265

Ken Smith level-classic July 08, 2009

Stunning for sure! Wow! You are definitely Ms Landscape photographer. Love the exposure and vibrant colors! Kudos on your HDR prowess! #7717491

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 08, 2009

WOW!!!!!!!! First try! Love the colors and the comp...I love everything about this! Great job!
I know we will see this again! #7717532

July 08, 2009

Fantastic colors, lighting, composition and tones, Renee. #7717564

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic July 08, 2009

Beautiful Renee!!! You are such a quick learner!!! You nailed it!! #7717619

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic July 08, 2009

WOW..........now teach me! I have matrix, but no clue how to do HDR! I love this, Renee!!! #7717870

Shawn Jennings July 08, 2009

Great job, Renee! Wouldn't it be nice to be there right now! :) #7717972

A P July 08, 2009

WoWZer Ding, ding, ding we have a winner first time out. (and a favorite for my folder) I just emailed Ken and told him you don't need any help. You do fine my dear! This is just stunning!!! The DOF just goes on and on until you can't see any further as your own eyes would loose the scene. The tonal definition is insanely great! and the light...WoW is all I can say. I think you should be teaching at BP not submitting. (just because you're to much competition!! LOLOL No I mean it!) #7718021

A P July 08, 2009

WoWZer Ding, ding, ding we have a winner first time out. (and a favorite for my folder) I just emailed Ken and told him you don't need any help. You do fine my dear! This is just stunning!!! The DOF just goes on and on until you can't see any further as your own eyes would loose the scene. The tonal definition is insanely great! and the light...WoW is all I can say. I think you should be teaching at BP not submitting. (just because you're to much competition!! LOLOL No I mean it!) #7718040

Ann Coates level-classic July 08, 2009

Renee, your first attempt! This looks like the work of a pro. Outstanding work. I'm sure we will see this one again. #7718440

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap July 08, 2009

Wow.....Excellent work Renee! #7718608

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap July 08, 2009

Wow.....Excellent work Renee! #7718609

Valentin M. Armianu July 08, 2009

Outstanding work!! Perfect first attempt (: ! #7718615

Kathleen Rinker July 08, 2009

Gorgeous image Renee, fabulous work!! #7718707

Mike Clime July 08, 2009

FANTASTIC! #7718750

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 08, 2009

Wow, an exquisite 'first time'. The details, lighting and colors are simply fantastic! #7719128

Tarun Bose July 08, 2009

Wow! This is Awsome. Mind blowing capture and excellent colours. Too good. A winner for me, Renee. #7719276

Deb Koskovich July 08, 2009

Holy cow, fabulous job on this Renee! #7719850

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic July 08, 2009

I think that the HDR "attempt" is a success. Great shot and the HDR pops it. Beautiful! #7719956

Clyde Smith level-classic July 08, 2009

Stunning capture Renee. Nice DOF, color and light. #7719968

Thomas E. Hinds July 08, 2009

Beautiful capture! Great light and color! #7720069

Elida Gutierrez level-classic July 08, 2009

WOW Renee, this is SUPERB!!! #7720195

Carolyn J. Connolly July 08, 2009

WOW, Renee - this is just S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G!! Really fabulous work for your first HDR attempt, my friend!! I think we'll be seeing this image again!! :o)

Mind you, in my eyes it's already a winner...and it went *straight* into my L-O-N-G list of favourites!! ;o)

Phil and I trust that all is well with you and Barry up there on the Gold Coast, as it is with us down here near beautiful Lake Macquarie!! :o) We are (generally!) having lovely winter weather at the moment!! How about you fellas? - lol!! ;o) #7720338

Barbara Waldoch July 08, 2009

Stunning is the only possible word, Renee! #7720390

Lynne Morris July 08, 2009

Wow this is outstanding Renee, fantastic colours and light. #7720397

ROLAN NARMAN July 08, 2009

Stunning Renee! Magnificent work! #7720405

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 09, 2009

this is absolutely stunning, and a winner in any book Renee!!! #7720620

Wanda-Lynn Searles level-classic July 09, 2009

Wow! What a Excellent capture and Beautiful scene!! I'm adding it to my favorites!! #7720703

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 09, 2009

Another winner? Is for me...

You are such a smart girl! You pick things up instantly, may be a great mind there....hmmmmm, maybe that's my problem! lol

You have mastered HDR

jo ann c. #7721293

Debra R. Harder July 09, 2009

Hey Renee...it doesn't look like you needed any help at all...simply OUTSTANDING!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR RENEE...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...AND MANY MORE!! (Trust me...you wouldn't want to hear me sing...LOL) Deb #7722021

John Connolly July 09, 2009

What a great presentation from the Great Ocean Road, Renee! I like your HDR work here, it is something I have been meaning to have a go at for years! #7722543

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 09, 2009

Absolutely GORGEOUS and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Renee!!! :-) k #7723234

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic July 09, 2009

Woweee, Renee!
Gorgeous color, comp, and tones in this mind-blowing scene!
Happy Birthday!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #7723482

Laurence Saliba level-classic July 09, 2009

Wow what a place!!!! I have to agree a winner here Renee!!! #7723630

Mariann Kovats level-classic July 10, 2009

Awesome work, Renee! Gorgeous ligthing, comp and colors! I agree with Ann, you should teach this. :) I have never done HDR, if you have time and don't mind to drop an email to me, how did you do this, I would appreciat it very much.
This is a winner shot! #7725726

Graeme yew Chow July 10, 2009

Renee, gorgeous scenery after the HDR and super composition. I could not get anything like that. It is not just the HDR, but your skill of seeing the foreground blended well with the subject. A winner in here ! #7727074

Cassie L. Woodlee July 11, 2009

WOW this is absolutely STUNNING!!!! #7728666

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic July 12, 2009

GORGEOUS image and effects. Beautiful lighting and colors. Love the 3D effect it has, Very well done !!!! #7731773

Alex T. Mizuno July 12, 2009

Your first HDR is masterpiece already! The delicate range of lighting is beautifully captured. The details of grass and the sweeping landscape are both extraordinarily! Another splendid work Renee!!! #7731858

Erica Murphy level-classic July 16, 2009

Breathtaking image Renee! #7745738

Datha Y. Thompson July 19, 2009

Outstanding!!! And oh so Gorgeous Renee!!! #7756650

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 22, 2009

A stunning HDR image, Renee!! #7767715

Darryl Wilkinson August 08, 2009

Wow, this is beautiful Renee, pretty fancy, too! #7831277

Tammy Scott August 17, 2009

This is so gorgeous! Congratulations! #7857444

Alex T. Mizuno August 17, 2009

Congratulations Renee! Spectacular work!! #7857548

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 17, 2009

Big CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist, Renee! #7857612

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 17, 2009

Big Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Renee!

jo ann c. #7857863

Carol L. Fowler August 17, 2009

Gorgeous lighting on this Finalist! #7857975

Jeana Clark August 17, 2009


Holy Cow....WoWZerS!!!!!
A stunning image for sure Renee!!!
CONGRATS....It's Gorgeous!!!
Sure to See Again!!!

~J~ #7858119

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 17, 2009

Just gorgeous, Renee. Huge congrats on this well deserved finalist. #7858268

Ron McEwan August 17, 2009

Renee to congratulate you on this one is surely a pleasure, for sure we will see this again, I will be disappointed if not. A big Congrats any way on your silver, it seems so cheap for such a beauty. #7858492

Amy M. Wilson August 17, 2009

WOW!!! STUNNING image...a HUGE congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Renee! #7858593

Carla Metzler August 17, 2009

Congratulations Renee!
Good luck in the next round! #7858634

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 17, 2009

This truly is three-dimensional, Renee. Just gorgeous. SO well done. Huge congrats on this fabulous finalist. #7858910

ROLAN NARMAN August 17, 2009

Huge Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Renee! #7858999

Ken Smith level-classic August 17, 2009

We're sure to see this again...wouldn't surprise me to see this as a 1st place. Congrats, Renee!! #7859177

Debra R. Harder August 17, 2009

I'm with Ken!!! This is definitely MAGNIFICENT and deserving GOLD!!! Congratulations again Renee!!! Deb #7859384

Ann Coates level-classic August 17, 2009

Yes, I agree with all the above. Outstanding Renee and congratulations. #7859434

Michael G. Marshall August 17, 2009

Terrific finalist, Renee! Congratulations! Michael #7859514

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic August 17, 2009

This one just had to be a winner!!! Gorgeous Finalist Renee!!! #7859570

Erica Murphy level-classic August 17, 2009

I love this Renee! Congratulations! #7859818

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 17, 2009

Absolutely stunning, Renee! Congratulations! #7859917

Lorna Shutter August 17, 2009

Wow! Spectacular image, Renee! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award!!!!! :) Photobucket #7860008

Evy Johansen level-classic August 17, 2009

Congratulations again, Renee!! Beautiful finalist! #7860157

Teresa Burnett level-classic August 17, 2009

I kinda thought we might be seeing this beauty again!! Another huge congratulations, Renee!! Hope this one wears gold soon!! #7860385

Mariann Kovats level-classic August 17, 2009

Congratulations Renee on your Finalist! Awesome capture! #7860474

Karen Engelbreth August 17, 2009

Congratulations Renee... #7860533

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 18, 2009

this is a stunner Renee.... huge congrats!!!! #7860870

Tammy L. Newcomb August 18, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist!! Your image is awesome and I wish you the best of luck into the final round. #7861531

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 18, 2009

It has to go all the way....what a beauty!! Congratulations! #7861555

Nick Lagos August 18, 2009

Wonderful mood and atmosphere here Rennee... great catch...congrats to you #7861782

Shawn Jennings August 18, 2009

WTG Renee! Congratulations on your finalist! #7862171

A P August 18, 2009

I'm away so I'm going to say CONGRAULATIONS on ALL your finalists here. Everything you touch turns to Silver or Gold. Best of luck in the next round honey. You work is AMAZING and you deserve every award you receive. #7862488

Susan M. Campbell August 18, 2009

So amazing! Congratulations again on a finalist that is so well deserved. #7863244

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 18, 2009

Truly beautiful Renee!!! I'm impressed with your depth and colors~ great work in HDR!

Congratulations on your finalist! #7863427

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 18, 2009

Congrats Renee on this Outstanding Finalist!! Jeff #7863989

Colleen Farrell August 18, 2009

Beautiful, Renee! Big congrats on your finalist! #7864086

Linda Blair August 18, 2009

Fabulous HDR...a spectaular view....congratulations again!!!!!!!! #7864253

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 18, 2009

Outstanding first attempt, Renee!! Congratulations on your excellent and well deserved finalist!! #7864369

John Connolly August 18, 2009

Marvelous HDR work Renee!
Congratulations on your Award! #7864382

Kara L. Hendricks August 18, 2009

As always Renee, you leave us in AWE and wanting more!!!

congratulations Pictures, Images and Photos #7864584

Kristi A. Howson August 18, 2009

Congratulations Renee on this and all of your wonderful finalists for July. Best of luck in the next round! You do stunning work! #7865352

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 18, 2009

A fabulous image. Congrats on this awesome Finalist!!! It looks destined for more glory!

UB. #7865424

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 18, 2009

Huge congratulations on all your finalists, Renee. Each a fantastic piece of art!!! #7865546

Graeme yew Chow August 18, 2009

Wow ! expected to see this one again. Congratulations ! Renee. #7865697

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic August 19, 2009

Not bad for a first attempt at HDR :-). Although, it isn't the HDR that does it here, but the comp. Great eye. Congratulations. #7866141

Jim Kinnunen level-classic August 19, 2009

Congratulations on this splendid, colorful, dramatic image, Renee!!! #7867157

Elida Gutierrez level-classic August 19, 2009

One more time, CONGRATULATIONS Renee!!! #7868050

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 19, 2009

Just Awesome....so beautiful!!! Congratulations! #7868899

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 19, 2009

WTG girl! Congratulations, Renee! #7868985

Amy M. Wilson August 19, 2009

Big congratulations on this beautiful gold winner, Renee! #7869047

Max Aureli August 19, 2009

Congratulations Renee!!! :-)) #7869169

Lorna Shutter August 19, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place Win for this incredible image, Renee!!!!! :) Photobucket #7869293

Shawn Jennings August 19, 2009

Awesome! Congratulations on another fantastic win, Renee! #7869359

ROLAN NARMAN August 19, 2009

Huge congrats on your gorgeous winner Renee! #7869604

Tammy Scott August 19, 2009

Congratulations on this terrific winner! #7869656

Ken Smith level-classic August 19, 2009

No surprise here...should have been a 1st! :-) Congrats, Renee!! #7869847

Kathy Cline August 19, 2009


WOW CELEBRATE!!
GOD BLESS and CONGRATS!! #7869862

Carla Metzler August 19, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful winner! #7869899

Mariann Kovats level-classic August 19, 2009

Congratulations on this awesome winner, Renee! #7869946

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 19, 2009

Beautiful winner here, Renee... congratulations (again!) #7869987

Evy Johansen level-classic August 19, 2009

Congratulations on another beautiful win, Renee!! #7870038

Debra R. Harder August 19, 2009

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS again, Renee, on your SUPERB GOLD WINNER!!! This HDR image is STUNNING...as everything you do!!! Deb #7870137

Wendy Moghadam August 19, 2009

Outstanding! Congratulations on your win!!! #7870147

Teresa Burnett level-classic August 19, 2009

YAYYYYYY!!! I just knew this one should wear gold, Renee!! Congratulations!! #7870217

Ann Coates level-classic August 19, 2009

Congratulations Renee on this spectacular winner. #7870247

Cindy Bendush level-classic August 19, 2009

Another huge congratulations Renee! #7870396

Datha Y. Thompson August 19, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS Again!!!!
Gorgeous GOLD Winner Renee ;) #7870421

Robert Baer August 19, 2009

congrats on this lovely composition renee. #7870539

Mary K. Robison August 20, 2009

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to you, Renee!
A very well deserved win!
#7870606

Katarina Mansson August 20, 2009

A first HDR attempt -> a winner...what will come next?! Congratulations on this beauty Renee! #7870628

Laurence Saliba level-classic August 20, 2009

Always loved this!!! Congrats again Renee!!!! #7870701

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 20, 2009

Congratulations on your win, Renee. #7870706

Alan L. Borror August 20, 2009

Congratulations on this wonderful winner, Renee! #7870862

Graham Robards August 20, 2009

Congratulations Reene, it is wonderful to see an Australian image feature amongst the Gold! ~Well done! ~Pat R #7871041

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 20, 2009

WOOOHOOOO congrats again for another gorgeous winner!!!!! #7871141

Colleen Farrell August 20, 2009

WTG, Renee! Big congrats on your win! #7871954

Linda Blair August 20, 2009

Congratulations a beautiful win!!!!!! #7871985

Tarun Bose August 20, 2009

Big congrats for your winner, Renee. #7872349

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 20, 2009

Congratulations Renee, on your beautiful and well deserved win!! Excellent work!! #7872665

Thomas E. Hinds August 20, 2009

Terrific winner! #7873476

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 20, 2009

Fantastic winning image, Renee!!! Again, WTG!!! :-) k #7873483

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 20, 2009

Huge congrats,Renee, yet again!!
#7873694

Carolyn J. Connolly August 20, 2009

Renee - I just KNEW that this image would be a winner for you, so B-I-G congratulations on that, my friend...AND on A-L-L your other Finalists and place getters for July, too!! BRAVO!! :o) #7873730

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 21, 2009

Congratulations on your gorgeous win, Renee!! #7874753

Monika Sapek August 21, 2009

Many congratulations on your Second Place Win, Renee!
Monika #7875099

Laurie Daily level-deluxe August 21, 2009

Congratulations on another beautiful winner, Renee...absolutley gorgeous!!!
#7875308

Sam Britt August 21, 2009

Congratulations on this winner, Renee! #7876185

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 21, 2009

Congratulations Renee, a beauty! #7876189

Nick Lagos August 22, 2009

Congratulations on your first HDR winning image Rennee... very well crated indeed... #7879202

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 23, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS again on this beautiful capture and glad to see this getting GOLDEN, Renee.

UB. #7879683

Susan M. Hembree August 23, 2009

Another awesome image, Renee! Congratulations on your 2nd place win! #7881555

Graeme yew Chow August 23, 2009

Yeah ! very deserving winner, Renee. It was a wonderful experience when I was with you and Barry. #7882160

JudyAnn Rector level-classic September 02, 2009

Photobucket #7910180

Susana Ms Heide September 08, 2009

What an incredible HDR debut!!!!This is breathtaking, Renee!! I am speechless!! CONGRATS! #7926950

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 23, 2009

Congratulations, Renee, on this spectacular image!
Bet we see it again!
~♥~Lisa #7973574

Dianna Murphy September 23, 2009

Oh my Gosh Renee, this IS gorgeous, don't know how I missed it. Wow... a REAL winner! #7974747

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 15, 2009

Congratulations Renee on your Win!!!


Dominick #8132689

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 20, 2016

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Renee, congratulations on this well deserved POTD!!! <>< #11528630

Sylvia Rourke level-classic October 20, 2016

Congrats on your gold wins and today's POTD, a spectacular capture. #11528632

Katherine Kuhn October 20, 2016

Renee, this is just spectacular! #11528637

Chuck Green level-classic October 20, 2016

Amazing image, Renee! Congrats! #11528669

Joy Bello October 20, 2016

Beautiful! Congrats on your goldens! #11528703

Guy D. Biechele level-classic October 20, 2016

Beautiful image, Renee! Congrats!! #11528714

Graeme yew Chow October 21, 2016

Congrats on your POTD winner, Renee. I recalled that we shot together there! Thanks for the wonderful memory. #11528979

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 21, 2016

SO GORGEOUS Renee, CONGRATULATIONS!!! <>< #11529040

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