Sparkling City Lights

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• messenger1 (4458)
• [2009-06-04 2:56]

Hello, David -
Outstanding result under difficult conditions. The colors and sharpness are excellent, and the wide angle gives a broad view of the energetic cityscape. Very nice work.

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• Unicorn1 (1004)
• [2009-06-04 3:02]

Hello David
Superb use of HDR. Considering the circumstances this is incedably sharp, no doubt helped by the lens- and by the low ISO. Very impresive.
Regards, Leslie

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• chendis (5433)
• [2009-06-04 3:02]

Hi David
for sure a wonderful capture of the city
excellent colors details sharp...
IMPRESSIVE!

Greetings,
Oana

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• HeadlessGuy (2149)
• [2009-06-04 3:28]

Great shot David!

Most look great in larger size.

The golden streets look great!

Jens

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• manujmehta (11904)
• [2009-06-04 3:30]

hello David
how are you friend?
wonderful shot
great lights and nice exposure
fine ariel shot
wonderful depth
thanks for sharing

regards
Manuj Mehta

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• KBE (2759)
• [2009-06-04 3:31]

Beautiful, Thats so beautiful David

Fantastic warmth color temperature.
Very nice HDR treatment and long exposure.
Excellent capture of the city.

TFS
Cheers
JZM

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• chrisJ (42710)
• [2009-06-04 4:17]

Hi David

You're making me homesick! I spent many summers in Melbourne between 1964 & 1982. It's been years since I've been back, though. A marvellous high pov, with astounding sharpness, considering the atrocious weather conditions. Is that a blue heart in the Yarra River? Good lighting contrasts & colour. Tfs!

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• fransx (8915)
• [2009-06-04 4:33]

Hi David,
A sharp presentation with marvellous lighting of this cityscape!
A pleasing composition with many interesting points and plenty room to navigate.
Just a fantastic shot!
I like it!
Well done.

Francis Xavier

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• Janone (0)
• [2009-06-04 4:45]

Hello David.
Big Applaus for this fenominal picture.!!!
imo, a little less sharpness (due to the sparkling small lights) in it would have done better.
But the stunning colour combination makes it a extra ordinairy picture. Worth al the work and visit, you had to do for.
Complements from Jan

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• lyndan007 (77)
• [2009-06-04 5:00]

Great result given the difficult circumstances. Dan

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• tnahari (10366)
• [2009-06-04 5:02]

Hi David
your great effort got excellent results. amazing perspective.
wonderful presentation of lights and colors.
beautiful view, perfectly captured. clear and sharp.
compliments
tsilla

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• pozaru (19132)
• [2009-06-04 5:11]

I love the golden lights&colors of this great capture.
I think that a much larger size would be perfect.
I find it a bit too busy for this small scale


thanks,
v

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• teamill (5302)
• [2009-06-04 5:51]
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Fantastic cityscape ... whatever you pulled out of your bag o' tricks to achieve it! David, your night shots are so great! Without getting too gushy here:), you are one of the people on this site that really inspires me .. photographically I mean:)
Keep 'em coming!
Trudy

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• szekelykristof (12589)
• [2009-06-04 6:55]

Hi David,
Fantastic aerial picture of the city of Melbourne from Rialto Towers. Now you have brought back my memories, I was at the top of this tower a few times back in 1999 at the age of 14. :) I wish I had been able to take a picture like this one, but actually I had only a disposable camera at that time.
Anyway, city lights are just stunning, great view on the River Yarra and the city. Fine HDR processing as well. TFS:
Greetings,
Kristof

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• RSK (7147)
• [2009-06-04 7:54]

Hi David,if this one is not grabbed up, by the department of Tourisn Melbourne to be used for promotional purposes,I will be very surprised.Excellent night shot.It has got to be sooo
vibrant blown up to full size.
TFS

Ron

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• ele_eng (6345)
• [2009-06-04 10:35]

Hi David
Fantastic sparkling on this wide shot
Excellent brightness and light metering, superb POV
The colors and composition are eyecatchin
BRAVO
Best Wishes, Alireza

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• Adri (11378)
• [2009-06-04 10:49]

Hello David,

What an amazing HDR-picture!
Wonderful colors and lighting.
You did a great job!

TFS and greetings from Netherlnds,
Adri

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• coasties (5654)
• [2009-06-04 13:08]

Hi David

Wow... awesome effort. The bird eye view is stunning. The colours are vibrant and it makes this shot a must to open. I love this city and plan to visit again next year.

Cheers

Pam

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• lilimih33 (18003)
• [2009-06-04 15:45]

Hello David!
Amazing picture, again!
Really beautiful panorama and perfect PP work!
I love your style!
Best regards!
Lili

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• dareco (15143)
• [2009-06-04 16:21]

A very nice picture!! Beautiful lights, colors and mood. Excellent detail. TFS

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• Athila (1789)
• [2009-06-04 20:37]

Wow!

Impressive details. You really controled the HDR. And sharpness is incredible (sigma 10-20? I should remember...). Splendid image, excellent POV. Simply marvelous... Great job and TFS.

Alain

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• ErikSven (2301)
• [2009-06-05 2:21]
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Hello David,
I suppose I only will repeat what others already said, but why not?
This IS an impressive night shot. There is, of course, the great light management, but also the lens-distorted composition, that enhances the busy feel of your picture. A city that never sleeps...
I should try this once, but I'm wondering whether I have the appropriate material for this kind of shots. I'm also wondering what is the part of your "HDR box" in the success of this photo. HDR still is a mystery to me. In this case, does it mean that one shot didn't suffice and that you juxtaposed several shots, or did you merely obtain the HDR-effect by postprocessing (work on levels)?
Anyway, the result is great and that's the most important.
TFS & kind regards,
Erik

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• Towelie (59)
• [2009-06-05 3:36]

WOW, love it!

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• korbee (13735)
• [2009-06-06 9:57]

High tech quality David,could be an article picture Nat.Geo,bloody hell mate,good result for 5 secs.
jan

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• granniepics (96)
• [2009-06-07 17:22]

Great pic of Melbourne and the Yarra.

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• pumpkinman (607)
• [2009-06-11 4:10]
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Hey WK,
Nice shot! Good and sharp, despite blowey conditions - have you got yourself a heavier tripod yet? Can just about make out our house, top right corner, the shiny bit! hehe
Showed this to a guy from work who is learning photography, in particular nocturnal photography, very impressed, as he was on the observation deck try to take the same photo a day or two before you and it came out no good. Now he's got a goal to take this shot again as good as this. We might see him on TL soon.
TFS - a little smiley for you!
Pmam

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• darren4 (713)
• [2009-07-15 2:06]
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• sanjibbehera (1347)
• [2009-07-26 8:55]

Hi David,

a good HDR and according to the note it's incredible output. Also thanks to exposure and the ISO settings.
pretty sharp and wonderful colors.

Regards,
Sanjib