Sunset by the Pool

[kdog]

What's not to like about living in Arizona? :dunno :D

http://jmgphoto.smugmug.com/photos/587487223_toFmc-XL.jpg

Thanks for looking. :thumb
-joel

[Marc Muench]

Pretty zany dude:thumb

[kdspencer]

Joel, I'd love to hear more details about this shot. What were your settings, and did you do any post processing?

It's absolutely stunning!!

[kdog]

Pretty zany dude:thumb

Thanks, Marc! I'm going to take zany as a compliment. :D

Cheers,
-joel

[kdog]

Joel, I'd love to hear more details about this shot. What were your settings, and did you do any post processing?

It's absolutely stunning!!
Thank you, KD! It's a three-shot HDR at 2 stop increments. HDR'd and tone-mapped in Photomatix, and finished off (not much to do at that point) in CS4. Of course it helped that I had some great light to work with there.

Cheers,
-joel

[Tharhawk]

Very cool and very sharp photo. Perfect. I'm usually not a fan of HDR, but it works with this photo.

[schmoo]

Is that a turtle in your pool!? :huh

[Darren Troy C]

Fantastic image! ....turtle and all. :D

[kdog]

Very cool and very sharp photo. Perfect. I'm usually not a fan of HDR, but it works with this photo.

Thanks, man. HDR can be a pretty good tool if you don't abuse it too much.

Regards,
-joel

[kdog]

Is that a turtle in your pool!? :huh
Yeah, that's the little guy who can never keep up. :rolleyes

http://jacara.com/cpg144/albums/az_house/IMG_3469.jpg

[Eia]

:bow AZ...and you...at its best! But hey...it is 100 degrees out...whats with the fire? You have a huge pool!!!

[kdog]

:bow AZ...and you...at its best! But hey...it is 100 degrees out...whats with the fire? You have a huge pool!!!
Thanks, Eia. You're very kind. The fire, well, ambiance my dear. :giggle

Cheers,
-joel

[anwmn1]

So how can I make a reservation at this resort?

I believe there is a good cook on premise too. :deal



Very cool shot. The hot tub does not sound appealing but the pool does look refreshing. :deal

[kdog]

Fantastic image! ....turtle and all. :D

Thanks, Idlewild. Much appreciated. :thumb

-joel

[kdog]

So how can I make a reservation at this resort?

I believe there is a good cook on premise too. :deal



Very cool shot. The hot tub does not sound appealing but the pool does look refreshing. :deal
Door's always open for you, my friend. But I got to tell ya, the pool ain't much cooler than the hot tub these days. Kinda nice though. :cavig

[kdog]

Here's a wider view for those that like their HDRs a little more baked. :uhoh
http://jmgphoto.smugmug.com/photos/587514324_nhuXT-XL.jpg

Unfortunately I'd lost most of the really good sky color at that point. It don't last long.

[Jack'll do]

A really lovely capture joel. :thumb:thumb I can't wrap my mind around the temperatures you folks are having though. Here it's 8:30 am and the temp is 52 deg. F. It's supposed to get up to 72 later this afternoon so maybe I'll be able to take my sweatshirt off. :D

[dlplumer]

I love that first shot Joel, but I really like that over baked one ass well :clap :clap

[kdog]

A really lovely capture joel. :thumb:thumb I can't wrap my mind around the temperatures you folks are having though. Here it's 8:30 am and the temp is 52 deg. F. It's supposed to get up to 72 later this afternoon so maybe I'll be able to take my sweatshirt off. :D
Really? Where are you located? I know your profile says, MA, but I don't think it's that cold there. I'm originally from MA too, BTW. Check out our 10-Day forecast (http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/interstate/tenday/USAZ0113?from=36hr_topnav_driving). Now that's living. :D

Thanks for your comments, Jack. Much appreciated.
-joel

[kdog]

I love that first shot Joel, but I really like that over baked one ass well :clap :clap
Thank you sir! (Even though technically there no "ass" in the picture. :giggle)

Cheers,
-joel

[matrix311]

Very nice shot! I do enjoy the AZ sunsets as well, especially this time of year during monsoon season. I'm just waiting for a good one to roll through Phoenix. I love the photo!

You have a mighty huge backyard, we have a pool but nothing the size of yours! I love it!

[thapamd]

On man, that 1st shot is amazing, Joel! Why go out hiking and freeze one's butt off when there are shots like this one to be had right by the pool! :clap :thumb

[kdog]

Very nice shot! I do enjoy the AZ sunsets as well, especially this time of year during monsoon season. I'm just waiting for a good one to roll through Phoenix. I love the photo!

You have a mighty huge backyard, we have a pool but nothing the size of yours! I love it!

Thanks, Matrix. I'm waiting for the monsoons as well, it's my favorite time of year. BTW, I think we have more money tied up in the backyard than the rest of the house. You'll noticed I don't show the house. :rofl

Cheers,
-joel

[kdog]

On man, that 1st shot is amazing, Joel! Why go out hiking and freeze one's butt off when there are shots like this one to be had right by the pool! :clap :thumb

Thanks, Mahesh! Truth be told, I have a whole gallery of pool shots. It's one of my favorite photographic destinations. Never any traffic to get there, and minimal fuel costs (a beer works nicely.)

Cheers,
-joel

[HDShooter]

DAMN! as a fan of HDR I love both of them, let alone your backyard! :wink

[kdog]

DAMN! as a fan of HDR I love both of them, let alone your backyard! :wink
Thanks, HD. If you liked HDRs, you might want to check out my Hoover Dam post (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=136830) over in the Other Cool Shots area if you haven't seen it yet. Not that I'm saying either one is an HDR mind you. :evil

Cheers,
-joel