tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post4576809831417259843..comments2023-10-24T05:33:56.137-04:00Comments on All Nature Sings: Sans artificial lightRickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-30301358166376452392011-01-18T22:14:51.573-05:002011-01-18T22:14:51.573-05:00Thank you M. This was my first attempt at HDR othe...Thank you M. This was my first attempt at HDR other than using it for interior shots. I'll be experimenting more with it. Good luck with your new gear and the move back home.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-14092587129321753942011-01-18T18:20:30.170-05:002011-01-18T18:20:30.170-05:00I've been familiar with HDRI since last year a...I've been familiar with HDRI since last year and it's an awesome photography technic. I tried Photomatix too and a friend of mine gave me a version of it for my birthday.<br /><br />I think the first shot is awesomely done! By the way, I'm happy to hear you got a paid job.. Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-65574428148229187332011-01-18T12:40:43.573-05:002011-01-18T12:40:43.573-05:00Thank you very much Karen; I spent an intense week...Thank you very much Karen; I spent an intense week working with Photomatix on the interior shoots I did - still have a ways to go but I like what HDR can do. I too look forward to trying some more.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-12438123449296785022011-01-18T11:22:24.262-05:002011-01-18T11:22:24.262-05:00Well, Rick, you certainly are a quick learner!!! ...Well, Rick, you certainly are a quick learner!!! I'm lovin' your HDR shots. I think they are spectacular!!! Anxious to see more!What Karen Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794694138108500767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-15842264093733005742011-01-17T22:35:41.667-05:002011-01-17T22:35:41.667-05:00Thanks Joseph - I had a cursory look at EFEX PRO b...Thanks Joseph - I had a cursory look at EFEX PRO but was pressed for time and I'd already done some work with Photomatix. I did read some reviews on both and it was tough to choose. Perhaps in the future ...<br /><br />And I appreciate your visits and supportive comments Soraia !<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by Michelle, and your very nice comments !Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-62002435760711800542011-01-17T22:31:41.312-05:002011-01-17T22:31:41.312-05:00Thank you Farmchick - I was happy it turned out; s...Thank you Farmchick - I was happy it turned out; sometimes with HDR it can be a crapshoot.<br /><br />Thanks Stewart !<br /><br />I appreciate your visit and nice comment Avery !<br /><br />Thanks Tricia; give it another go - I'm no expert but I did an intense week of work with Photomatix for my assignment - I wasn't entirely pleased with the early results but I started to learn a few things; lots of options to try.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-74844918306216085392011-01-17T22:28:33.322-05:002011-01-17T22:28:33.322-05:00Marty - merci so much ! I think one of the reasons...Marty - merci so much ! I think one of the reasons photography is so enjoyable is because the possibilities are limitless; I wish you a wonderful week and send you sunny bisous from Florida !<br /><br />Thank you Leovi. Yes, name change and I hope you like it.<br /><br />Thank you Joseph; you are one of the fellow bloggers who inspire me !Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-74386525749413801572011-01-17T21:49:40.199-05:002011-01-17T21:49:40.199-05:00Thanks Carolyn - yes I saw how things could really...Thanks Carolyn - yes I saw how things could really be blown out using Photomatix and I shied away from that. Give HDR another whirl - I'd look forward to your shots.<br /><br />Thank you Julia; I'm waiting on the client with bated breath !<br /><br />Magda - thank you for your visit and very nice comment; I enjoyed your last series very much too !Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-47119262075295793562011-01-17T21:46:21.766-05:002011-01-17T21:46:21.766-05:00Thank you Scott; it took a lot of experimenting th...Thank you Scott; it took a lot of experimenting this past week with my photo assignment - I like the possibilities and will have to try it again in future.<br /><br />Ha ha - I've thought lately that if I could do it all over again I'd take up photography as a career too; but it's very enjoyable as a hobby. Thanks for your very kind words Darlene. I hope you have a great week too !!<br /><br />Thank you kindly Susan !Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-42524938819871415772011-01-17T17:06:45.957-05:002011-01-17T17:06:45.957-05:00Again...I'm in awe! You capture color and lig...Again...I'm in awe! You capture color and light in such a bold, dramatic way. Amazing!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00275397308355794201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-51064756924548705812011-01-17T16:34:44.039-05:002011-01-17T16:34:44.039-05:00I love your photos! :D
BeautifulI love your photos! :D<br />BeautifulSoraiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01601814535104027448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-73421711897176565742011-01-17T13:07:03.043-05:002011-01-17T13:07:03.043-05:00By the way, I used to use PHOTOMATIX until I disco...By the way, I used to use PHOTOMATIX until I discovered HDR EFEX PRO from NIK SOFTWARE, you can download a free trial and hook it to Photoshop or Lightroom and experiment a bit :-)<br /><br />Greetz,<br /><br /><br />JosephAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06672844177521365971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-88511764013435384412011-01-17T13:05:24.482-05:002011-01-17T13:05:24.482-05:00I have Photomatix, but I've never been able to...I have Photomatix, but I've never been able to get the pics to turn out right... there's always too much contrast... I just don't understand how to do it, I guess. I love the HDR effect though, it just brightens everything up so much... that is, when I see others HDR pics, not mine! heheheeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-1907332596263148112011-01-17T12:34:28.519-05:002011-01-17T12:34:28.519-05:00That first shot is great! Nice work.That first shot is great! Nice work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-67733303126968408512011-01-17T12:25:37.392-05:002011-01-17T12:25:37.392-05:00Gee, that 1st shot is amazing Rick.Gee, that 1st shot is amazing Rick.imachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533409255215440113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-70611727384115448262011-01-17T08:18:53.384-05:002011-01-17T08:18:53.384-05:00Both photos are great, but the first one is specta...Both photos are great, but the first one is spectacular.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-22635954903621544272011-01-17T07:29:50.526-05:002011-01-17T07:29:50.526-05:00The first photo is amazing, I really enjoy your ph...The first photo is amazing, I really enjoy your photos Rick :-)<br /><br />Greetz,<br /><br /><br />JosephAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06672844177521365971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-73663647716598684602011-01-17T06:52:05.105-05:002011-01-17T06:52:05.105-05:00Simeria with great reflexes and a wonderful light....Simeria with great reflexes and a wonderful light. Ah, I see you've changed the name to the blog.Leovihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970831445283294241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-46756992945738784452011-01-17T06:03:13.317-05:002011-01-17T06:03:13.317-05:00both images are really wonderful ! the reflections...both images are really wonderful ! the reflections are amazing ! quelle lumière,<br />quelles couleurs ! j'adore !<br />Golden bisous Rick ! have a lovely and<br />warm week !martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16190509015437259935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-29992552942459986412011-01-17T05:10:09.262-05:002011-01-17T05:10:09.262-05:00Hi Rick,
It is my honor, to a professional photogr...Hi Rick,<br />It is my honor, to a professional photographer enjoyed my photos<br />Thank you very much.<br />Your blog is wonderful, I am glad to see that !!<br />Best regards<br />Magda from Greecemagdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14348628808078637370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-65026749825385802452011-01-17T03:31:46.335-05:002011-01-17T03:31:46.335-05:00These are excellent - hope your work is very succe...These are excellent - hope your work is very successful!ju-northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-9226930630287573002011-01-17T02:55:30.688-05:002011-01-17T02:55:30.688-05:00I have the Photomatix too, but, haven't used i...I have the Photomatix too, but, haven't used it in quite some time! You have inspired me to get some multiple shots and get into HDR again! I like how your image is NOT over-done with the tone-mapping! Excellent, Rick!Carolyn Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423196412007461675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-54806562358766556982011-01-16T23:55:29.709-05:002011-01-16T23:55:29.709-05:00this is are both really beautiful ...this is are both really beautiful ...S. Etolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847206680320012887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-49064253863061703382011-01-16T22:17:48.022-05:002011-01-16T22:17:48.022-05:00Rick, the first photo has me wanting to quit what ...Rick, the first photo has me wanting to quit what my major is and study photography! This is an unbelievable, amazing, stunning photo. I can't wait to get the time to learn HDR, the results are fantastic! Awesome job of blending. And quit teasing me, I'm patiently waiting to see the kitchen! :-)<br /><br />I knew as soon as I seen the second shot that there was no way that was taken in Florida. It is a beautiful Canadian sunset shot wonderfully. <br /><br />Have a fantastic week!darlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886502544010479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-417241329510631092011-01-16T21:47:30.461-05:002011-01-16T21:47:30.461-05:00Really nice job on both of these Rick. I love the...Really nice job on both of these Rick. I love the reflections on your HDR.Scott Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987812136291082288noreply@blogger.com