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Chicago, Illinois5 photo HDR made in Photoshop CS5 HDR merge. Converted to black and white and Split Tonal coloration done in Adobe Camera Raw CS5.
Photo taken from rooftop terrace at 910 S Michigan Avenue building.
Canon 350D Rebel XT
Canon 28mm f/2.8 @ f/14
Shutter Speeds: 1/15 ; 1/40 ; 1/80 ; 1/125 ; 1/250
ISO 400
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Comments: 17
Size-And-Stupidity [2011-01-30 18:07:48 +0000 UTC]
Wow, this makes downtown Toronto look like a village. Awesome pic.
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The-Theory-Liz [2010-12-21 21:06:51 +0000 UTC]
Great shot! I really like how you framed this photo.
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3wyl [2010-12-21 20:45:32 +0000 UTC]
I like this piece.
I mean, you wouldn't get the feeling that it's a HDR from just looking at it. Then again, I may just be looking at a specific HDR type of piece, if that makes sense?
I like the effect of the monotone on the atmosphere and the mood. The variety of shades gives it more depth and I think it's pretty cool how much it contrasts as well, although it's quite easy on the eyes...
Part of me feels that it would be better with a vignette. I also feel as if the sky is a bit overexposed as well.
It's not bad, though. The view is awesome and I think it's fantastic how clear and strong it is. It increases the overall impact to one that is quite great overall.
I don't really have many suggestions... maybe the positioning of the camera, but other than that, it's an awesome shot.
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g2k556 In reply to 3wyl [2010-12-21 22:46:47 +0000 UTC]
thanks for the wonderful comments
No, it's not your typical strong HDRs. I think the reasons you can't tell is because I made sure there where no halo/glow things around the edges and I also bumped the blacks, giving them a little more power to increase the contrast in those dark areas such as the windows. And with typical HDRs, those areas would be a bit brighter. Really the only way to tell it is one, is to compare to the original shots.
thanks again
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3wyl In reply to g2k556 [2010-12-23 07:23:03 +0000 UTC]
True.
I think it's better for it. o.O
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