"Niagara HDR for Thorston"

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• Silke (23584)
• [2008-10-15 4:55]

I love the treatment here, Linda!
The colours are surreal -- kind of like that day was :)
Superb PoV and composition
TFs
silke

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• budgun (2091)
• [2008-10-15 5:38]

Hi Linda,
Wonderfully imaginative treatment to the famous falls.
Love the winter steam created by the warmer falls against the frigid winter air.
The golden sky makes for a dream like image.
Regards, Tom

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• pozaru (18952)
• [2008-10-15 5:55]

Looks a bit weird ... like after a cataclysm ...
beautiful compo.


thanks,
v

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• ttreen (15848)
• [2008-10-15 6:07]
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Hey Linda
This is really cool pp work.. I love the tones it has brought out! The pov is amazing and I think the pp work makes it look very dramatic!

Tricia

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• dareco (15139)
• [2008-10-15 6:50]

Very impressive pp work! I love the colors and the pov. I'm glad you included the original. A very interesting post! TFS and have a happy day!

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• thor68 (4536)
• [2008-10-15 6:51]
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:-) ...i do not understand the tonemapping either.*g* and i do not know why mine look like out of a comicbook and yours so
natural and normal..kind of..the colors are stronger as usual i guess..maybe you can upload the "normal" photo to the WSsection
for comparison..anyway, this is fantastic, i really like the dynamic of the water, i can almost hear it..or maybe i still
have it in my ears from my recent visit..or maybe it´s just tinnitus.*gg* thanks a lot & have a great day, thor.

ps. i recently found a cool programm that makes the water move, i tried that with mine...
it´s called "lifephotomaker".

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• kickback (11295)
• [2008-10-15 9:00]

hi linda. wow! amazing hdr image here, i saw "thorsten's" too and that also is amazing, the results of both are very similar, excellent work on this linda, happy day!
scott

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• boonie (7679)
• [2008-10-15 9:01]
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Hi Linda
HDR is habit forming and a lot of fun. Amazing difference between the two images. Really dramatic. What software are you using?
Dan

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• Juliet (13408)
• [2008-10-15 9:38]

Hi Linder,
Ohhhh- now this is COOL PP WORK. I really like this alot. Great tones- colors and the effect is AwESOME. tFS Julie

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• machinelove (16007)
• [2008-10-15 10:24]

Great effect and processing Linda,
It has a real Sci-Fi look to it.
Amazing how it brought out so much mood and drama.
Nice work.
- Vincent

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• toucan1967 (4622)
• [2008-10-15 11:30]
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Hi Undesireable LOL,
Nice shot Linda nad the HDR treatment is done well, the colour of the water going over the edge and the colour of the sky is great, nice leadin across the falls.
Well done
Regards Andy

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• lynnekelman (1043)
• [2008-10-15 12:26]

It is the colours that really make this image so dramatic and moody-----the sky is so threatening---great composition---love it---Lynne

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• jean11-3 (4519)
• [2008-10-15 14:37]

Hello Linda, there is plenty going on here.
The colours are very interesting!I especially like the emerald green in the falling water.
Lots of different textures too.
The spray looks like steam.
Can't wait to see what you come up with tomorrow[?]
Tfs, regards Jean.

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• trampas (6916)
• [2008-10-15 14:57]
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wooo hoooooooooo!

this is drama.
your hdr work is impressive.
are you trying to beat douglas?

very powerful and exciting.
xxx
Brian

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• bucanas (15212)
• [2008-10-15 15:16]

Hi Linda,
Good and beautiful capture,well done.
Best regards,
Ralf

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• Dot (12222)
• [2008-10-15 15:46]
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Hi LInda
Niagara will never look the same to me after seeing this rendition. Its looks really dramatic and terribly cold.
Good job.
Dot

Don't know if you are using photoshop, but after your image has opened in raw, you then click for it to open in PS right? Duplicate twice, yes I said twice, the photograph, and close the original. You can then alter one copy of your photo to hdr and have the spare one for the exiff.

I know that with hdr you will have more than one photo but you only need one exiff, just a matter of - or +

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• lisapw1 (8300)
• [2008-10-15 16:37]
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Hi Linda,

I don't have ANY IDEA how to do this. I must say that the result is stunning! Interesting colors, lights, etc.... The mood is quite "dreamy"!

Nothing like seeing the falls in person is there? It's something one never forgets! (kind of like NY City)

thanks for sharing, Lisa

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• John_F_Kennedy (10235)
• [2008-10-16 0:16]

I like the POV and colours. The contrast really stands out here. It's a wonderful shot.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• Adri (11186)
• [2008-10-16 4:07]

Hi Linda,
What can I say....?!
It is GREAT!!

TFS and greetings from Netherland,
Adri

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• Silvio2006 (42489)
• [2008-10-16 6:10]

Ciao Linda, splendid composition with fantastic warm colors and superb sky, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• WMcK (6837)
• [2008-10-16 8:36]
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You posted this while I was away Linda and I just had to come back and comment on it. Your really getting the hang of this and your results are great. (I am not allowed to try it yet, more advanced than I am ready for) superb colours and your getting to be trade mark vignette, is the perfect addition.
Warmest Regards
Wanda

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• anducina (8223)
• [2008-10-17 1:20]

Hi Linda,
Superb and spectacular scene, the intense green, foamy waterfalls, the silhouettes of the city under the golden sky...
TFS,
Andreea

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• timtim (9568)
• [2008-10-19 20:51]
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WOW nice PP
looks like the future, toxic water falls
Have you tryed HDR from many shots at differnt exposures or just from one raw image?

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• captainsgirl (6897)
• [2008-11-01 17:17]
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Holy Cow Linda!
If I had seen this photo when I was still living near there I would of been scared that there was a war going on near me! Yikes look at that sky! Looks like its on fire, I see your having a great time with your new corel program...:)
Nice work!
See ya around FB!
Donna:o)
Or when I come down to mow your Moms lawn....

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• Mitra (7908)
• [2008-11-05 6:58]
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I love the colors and the pov. Very interesting shot. Well done.
Mitra

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• black_dream (4699)
• [2008-11-20 16:07]

Hmmm, a most interesting result here, Linda! The HDR worked really well here especially on colorizing the water and the sky. I can't point out one negative thing about this posting, therefore I end this brief comment with: "My compliments!"
This is a "must add" for me! ;)
Tfs!
I wish you a peaceful evening,
Diana

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• bigfigyogi (14)
• [2008-12-30 7:50]

Great Shot Linda! I'm into water shots and your PP here is very appealing. Although building is my day job, I'd love to remove those in the background.But they are a good contrast to Nature.

Kevin