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Jan Hoffman
{K:39292} 3/31/2007
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Amazing and beautiful. The depth and perspective make me feel like I am right there.
--Best to you, Jan
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99493} 3/31/2007
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HDR AWESOME Mel! Congrats!!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Ms. Mel Brackstone
{K:6455} 3/31/2007
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Thanks so much, Jan. I'm getting the hang of this bracketing thing, I think :)
Cheers
Mel
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Ms. Mel Brackstone
{K:6455} 3/31/2007
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My goodness, that was fast! Thanks for your comment, Doyle!
Cheers
Mel
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99493} 3/31/2007
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Mel, do you know the aperture you used for this (curiosity and all that)?
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Srna Stankovic
{K:106748} 3/31/2007
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Breathless dear Mel !!! My very special congratulations for award, so very well deserved !!!
Happy for you !!!
Warm hug
Srna, wishing you all the best as always :)
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Leonie Fitzpatrick
{K:40299} 3/31/2007
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What is there to say Mel...:))))
Absolutely stunning and love the light on the jetty plus how it just grabs the shrubs and rocks lower right viewing corner...:)))
EXCELLENT.......................:)))
Congratulations on a most deserved award Mel...:)))
Onie...
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Sam Andre
{K:12436} 3/31/2007
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HDR is like magic, isn't? Could you show us the middle image of the bracket series before processing?
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Dave Stacey
{K:114933} 3/31/2007
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Beautiful colours and very good composition, Mel! Your process has worked very well here.
Congrats on the BIP, as well as congrats on your success on "that other site"!
Dave.
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Gennaro Manna
{K:21030} 3/31/2007
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Absolutely amazing capture!!
Cograts for the award well deserved!
gennaro
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luis pereira
{K:17925} 3/31/2007
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Well worth the work involved Mel. Congratulations. It makes one wanting to be there.
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Kiarang Alaei
{K:48453} 3/31/2007
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I think the high contrast disturb the texture and details ( specially in the sky and clouds ) in this capture.
composition: i can't find what is the main subject and idea of photographer in it's combine?the bridge? the man? sunset?or...
if it's why the tree no croped, and why a band of beach no croped from the foreground.
it could be a very better photo with a better composition indeed.
hope to find more by you mel...
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Ms. Mel Brackstone
{K:6455} 4/1/2007
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Thanks so much everyone.
Doyle I used f/22 and the middle shot was exposed for 1/3 seconds. Manual focus and manual setting, ISO 100 and Auto WB. Focal length was 30mm.
I've attached the jpg straight from the camera, of the middle exposure. Note the horizon and the huge dust bunny!
I shoot raw and jpg, and this was processed with the small jpgs. Only other thing added was a gradient layer to the sky at soft light blend, and opacity dropped. Then dodged along the rock wall and a little on the beach.
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Jason Mckeown
{K:19568} 4/1/2007
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Beautiful capture Mel congrats on the award it is well deserved ciao
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Robert Chin
{K:20378} 4/1/2007
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Fantastic image Mel,excellent composition,colors
and HDR technique.
7 isn`t high enough,in my Favs it goes.
Congrats on the BIP.
Take care
Robbie
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Gary Dyck
{K:11855} 4/1/2007
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Hi Mel! Woohoo, congrats on the award! And a well deserved one it is. Great colours and such a pleasing shot to view. Cheers, Gary
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:140542} 4/1/2007
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Magnificent, Mel...Congratulations!:)
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Robin Wickenkamp
{K:16356} 4/1/2007
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Beeee-u-tee-ful Mel...and congratulations! Now, pass the water please.
Hugs...Robin
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99493} 4/1/2007
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Thanks so much Mel . . . the f/22 for those not yet 'in the know' is counter intuitive to the usual landscape settings of f/4 to f/5.6! It costs a little in contrast but more than makes up for it by giving the beautiful sunrays! Well Done (again)!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~~
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Ms. Mel Brackstone
{K:6455} 4/1/2007
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Here, Robin, please, take the lot! 10litres of water in the mail for you. Thanks so much for your comment :)
Hugs.......Mel!
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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:91154} 4/1/2007
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stunning poetic mood. marvelous compsoition. outstanding.
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Ms. Mel Brackstone
{K:6455} 4/1/2007
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Wow Doyle, you shoot landscapes at f4 and f5.6?
I was always of the understanding f/9 was standard for landscapes? Mind you......I don't think I've ever shot one at f/9, but that's only cos I'm contrary....
All the old literature I've been combing through...its like a mantra f/9 and 125.....hmmmm....maybe I just don't know how to shoot landscapes? I'll definitely try f/4 and f/5.6 next! I'm heading overseas in a couple of days time, so hopefully I'll be able to bring back some new shots :)
Ciao!
Mel
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Paul's Photos
{K:34954} 4/2/2007
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great work...love the colors...
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Nicole Besch
{K:49966} 4/2/2007
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OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!One of the most beautiful sunset that I have seen for a long time .Congratulations for your well deserved BIP!!
I wish you a nice day,Nicole:)
7/7
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Bhabesh Chakrabarti
{K:11385} 4/3/2007
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Amazing diagonal placement of the pier and the details coupled with a great colorful sky. Wonderfully done and congratulations on the much deserved award.
Best regards,
Bhabesh
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Ann Van Breemen
{K:11828} 4/6/2007
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A beautiful image, Mel. I'll have to pick your brains about HDR when you come back. I must get me one of those reverse grads, too. I could have used one this week. Congrats on your award. Very well deserved.:)
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John Pitman
{K:8239} 4/12/2007
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Wow Mel. One of your best. Like all the interesting detail.
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Laurie J. Herndon
{K:3955} 9/14/2007
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Well desirved Best in Project award. Just STUNNING!
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