Rocky Road - HDR

[anonymouscuban]

I took this yesterday afternoon, while shooting a different part of this area. I had to wait for traffic to cross the street so I quickly setup and snap a few bracketed shots. Turned out better than I anticipated.

What do you think?

http://www.thesotelos.com/photos/493980644_4fH4z-XL.jpg

[jeffmeyers]

I like the color and the dynamic range seems just right. Nice processing!

[anonymouscuban]

I like the color and the dynamic range seems just right. Nice processing!

Thanks Jeff. That is an honor coming from you. I have yet to see a picture of yours that I do not think is awesome.

[dlplumer]

I like the color and the dynamic range seems just right. Nice processing!
:agree :thumb

[anonymouscuban]

:agree :thumb

Thanks Dan! I'm getting kudos from all the big guns! :clap

[Roadkill]

That is very nice... love it. very vibrant and crisp

[redleash]

I say "superb!" I really like the comp and the treatment. I never knew a modern street could look so attractive--even the signs belong in the image. Well done!

[DaddyO]

Have come back to your photo several times & each time I find it to be really
nice. Everyone saying has mentioned most points pretty much. I see thoughtful creative composition for location. Patience. Great use of tools. PP nice. Split in the middle sky against ground. (is that a rule breaker? :D)
Here the result is well enjoyed for the quality it has.

Only nit, if I was to have one, is I see a darkish wedge just above the setting sun that I find differs strongly from the rest of the sky. Is that just me and
does that point of dark really matter? Just saying it catches my eye so as
that I notice it and give it bit attention away from the overall for me.

Again really nice piece.
:D Michael

[kdog]

Beautiful picture. Great composition and processing. :thumb

Cheers
-joel

[Chrissiebeez_NL]

I've seen my share of horrible HDR photos but this............. is just right :D

I think you kept a good balance between creativity and reality and the HDR suits the image perfectly :thumb

[anonymouscuban]

Thanks for the great feedback everyone. I did a little tweaking based on some of the comments. I add a layer mask of one of the original images and cloned out the dark cloud right above the sunset... I too felt it looked a little strange and thus, distracting. I also cloned out the two cars on the road, the one that was very blurred making the left turn and the other one further up the road. I left the black car there because I think it adds some interest to the photo.

I would love to hear what you all think about the changes I made.

http://anonymouscuban.smugmug.com/photos/495496967_e52bW-XL.jpg

[redleash]

Excellent! I like the changes.