The Villa Riviera, originally uploaded by Tony DeSantis Photography.
Located at 800 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California, the Villa Riviera Hotel was constructed in 1929. At the time, it was the second-tallest building in Southern California after Los Angeles City Hall.
Built in 1928 as homage to Gothic revivalism, the Villa Riviera has survived as a symbol of world-class living—from “own-your-own” cooperatives and fine hotel luxury, to the condominium association of today—and, after more than 80 years, remains a beacon of the West.
Prestige, however, is nothing without recognition: in 1996, the Villa Riviera earned its rightful place on the National Register of Historic Places, ensuring it as one of the most important landmarks in California.
The Shot:
Standard 3 shot HDR (+2, 0, -2), F/19, ISO 100, Sigma 10-20mm @10mm, Tripod mounted
Post Processing:
>Adobe Raw-White Balance warming, Slight Noise Reduction, Saved as Tiffs
>Photomatix 4.0 (Detail Enhancer)
CS-5:
>Color Efex Pro 3.0-Pro Contrast
>Topaz Adjust-Overall Enhance of Color and Detail
>Color Efex Pro 3.0-Tonal Contrast-More Controlled Detail
>Adjustment Layer Curves-Increase Brightness in Selective areas of building
>Adjustment Layer Curves-Increase Brightness in building behind Riviera
>Adjustment Layer Hue/Sat-Green in Roof
>Noise Ninja-Selective areas throughout entire photo with Layer Mask for more in some areas and less in others
>Slight image rotation
>High Pass Sharpening
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