This is a redone photo from May 2010. I posted it then but I always felt I could process it better. With new techniques that I have read about and studied this is the 2nd attempt at processing.
A little back drop on the photo. This was taken in the morning in Balboa Bay. I really liked the way the sun was coming over the distant mountains. I didn't really want to blow out the sun as much as I did. I do like that I was able to pull the clarity and lighting out of the boats. I didn't realize it at the time but I am also happy with the background city scape that went with this as well. When I shot this I didn't notice the city in the background with the shining sun. The city gives this some depth and layers and it also came out decently clear. So that is always nice. Thanks for dropping by and taking a look.
The Shot:
6 Shot HDR, F/11, ISO 160, 1/320 to 1/20 sec, Processed in Photomatix (Fusion), Canon 24-105L @ 65mm.
Post Processing:
>Raw photos in ACR, Noise adjustment only, saved all as Tiffs
>Photomatix (Fusion)
>Topaz Adjust-Enhance overall color and detail
>Color Efex Pro 3.0
-Pro Contrast
-Tonal Contrast
>Brightening boats (Layers Dodge and Burn)
-Click Option and click on Create New Layer at the same time
-When New Layer comes up Mode Drop down screen/Overlay/Check box 50% Gray
-Brush tool Black to Burn, White to dodge in new layer (Non destructive)
>Adjustment Layer-Levels-Adjust White and Black sliders to Enhance overall contrast
>High Pass Sharpening
>Sized and Framed for posting
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