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Today we have another HDR waterfront scene, looking across the creek as the eyes navigate through a series of pier posts where once a dock stood strong. Perhaps there are plans to rebuild the decking portion but I found this to be an interesting look for some reason. 
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To arrive at the result above I started with another 3-shot bracket (-2 to +2), run through HDR Efex Pro, then imported into Photoshop. Once there the overall image was desaturated to make the colors softer.
With the house in the background being partially shaded, it rendered those areas as dark and lacking of detail. For instance, you could not see anything on that screened-in porch, including the screening itself. To remedy this situation I pulled in a +2 exposure layer and masked some of the shaded elements into view, including the stonework on each side of the patio doors.
Those small changes provide big results visually, so taking the time to find small details in an image are well worth the effort. Look for items that provide a subtle contrast.
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Excellent composition Jimi. Not sure if you did anything with the reflection but is has a real dreamy feel to it. Well done, my friend.
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Nice job bringing back some of the smaller details. They really can make a huge impact.
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Nice posts. Wonder what happened to the pier. Great processing, Jimi. Nice how you brought out what’s hidden in the shadows.
Mark Neal recently posted..HDR – Christ Episcopal Church in New Bern
Nice work buddy. Good explanation.
Adam Allegro recently posted..The Teatro of Taormina
Wonderful composition and post processing Jimi. You’re so right about looking for the little details in a shot and bringing them out in post. It really takes an image from goo to great.
Edith Levy recently posted..At Home in Murano
Great work on this Jimi! I’d love to live in a place like this on the water!
Rich McPeek recently posted..The Yough
That’s cool man. Love the reflections in this one.
A.Barlow recently posted..In The Valley Of Shadows
Nice job here, Jimi! Great work bringing back the details and a nice explanation too.
Mark Summerfield recently posted..Piney Point LIghthouse
Great shot Jimi. It’s the attention to details that can make an image shine.
Steven Perlmutter recently posted..Annisquam Light
Oh cool, Jimi! Great shot, and thanks for sharing the insight and details here!
Toad Hollow Photography recently posted..A Peaceful Outlook
Love the processing Jimi! The water especially is beyond superb. A fantastic scene!
Pete Halewood recently posted..Gods in Gardens
Loving the composition. Good processing too Jimi. With HDR, we try and achieve the dynamic range our eyes can see, which is why this HDR works for me.
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