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Back Patio

© Nikki McDonald

Back Patio

Uploaded: November 13, 2011

Description

Finalist
Found this in Santa Fe in March, 2011 -- these objects had obviously been on this small, deeply shaded patio area a very long time. I had to lean over a barrier and shoot around a corner to get it. The light/shadow contrast was extreme so I created five exposures of the image digitally and combined them in Photomatix to see if I could salvage the shot. I like the way this experiment turned out -- much better than I dared hope.
Resubmitted June 24, 2012
Category: Catch-All

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 66711/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400,400, FocalLength: 26.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Douglas Pignet November 13, 2011

very nicely done...lovely capture Nikki #1422668

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 13, 2011

You did a great job! It sure did work out well!! #9801272

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 13, 2011

Great work, Nikki. Love this! #9801283

Patti Coblentz November 13, 2011

I love the exposure and angled POV...great elements in this fantastic image, Nikki! #9801284

Anita Hogue November 13, 2011

Isn't it wonderful what we can do with these wonderful photoshop tools! A wonderful image with awesome textures and the exposure is perfect! #9801298

Michelle Alton November 13, 2011

I never would have known that this was a "problem" image. Great save and it has lots of winner potential! #9801312

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic November 13, 2011

A smashing success! #9801317

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 13, 2011

Great find and effort to capture this Excellent image Nikki!! #9801331

Shirley Sicurello level-classic November 13, 2011

Turned out very well! #9801375

William C. Raco level-classic November 13, 2011

This is superb, Nikki
Excellent perspective, subject and exposure
Love it #9801394

Gina Cormier November 13, 2011

I love this!!!!! #9801592

Jack Gaskin November 13, 2011

NICE WORK
The Bike looks like a classic

Jack #9801640

Mitch Spence level-classic November 13, 2011

Whew, lots of work, but I know why you did it, because the elements are great. I really like this so much and am trying to define for myself just why. The angled rather than straightened lines (chair, window, etc.)--yes, nice. The angle of view making the rear of the bike larger as the foreground. Well, lots of stuff. Very nice, Nikki. #9801793

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 13, 2011

This is a Hands Down Winner NiK!!

The results of your work are Superb!! #9801827

Bob Cournoyer level-classic November 13, 2011

Way better than you dared hope... :-) #9802250

Leslie McLain level-classic November 13, 2011

Terrific capture, Nikki. Definitely worht the effort. #9802357

David M. Montero November 13, 2011

Marvelous job Nikki!!! #9802580

Tamara K. Walker level-classic November 13, 2011

FRAME IT! so I can hang it. #9802647

Nadia Paul November 14, 2011

Definitely worth all the effort Nikki - beautiful result! #9802997

Dayna Cain level-classic November 14, 2011

Your experiment paid off! This is fantastic! #9804217

Val Feldman level-deluxe November 14, 2011

Excellent, excellent work, Nikki! I have to agree w/Mitch - there's so much to like and admire in this capture - from your impeccable processing to all the various elements, to the colors...well, you get the idea (we ALL did! :) - it all works beautifully...so well done! #9804277

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 18, 2011

Fingers crossed for this one... I think it is fantastic! #9816384

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic December 15, 2011

Fantastic elements and colors, Nikki!
Beautiful work!
~♥~Lisa #9868960

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 06, 2012

I came back to see if this was a December entry.
Sorry to see it was overlooked in November
Re~enter it NiK #9906322

Mitch Spence level-classic June 24, 2012

Just back to look at this once again and remember all the reasons it so appeals to me, Nikki. #10197821

Neal D. Hatcher June 24, 2012

Abosutely -Fantastic-My old eyes think this is a---"WINNER"---- #10198119

Bill Foxworthy July 30, 2012

Fantastic shot Nikki, congratulations and GL.
Bill #10250601

Kathryn Wesserling July 30, 2012

Wonderful Finalist (and the story of its creation is too.) Photomatix has 'saved' some of my old ones too. That was such a smart move on your part, because the whole scene was worth all the extra effort.
#10250914

Leslie McLain level-classic July 30, 2012

Congrats on a terrific finalist, Nikki. #10251107

Priscilla J. Burgers July 30, 2012

Great composition, despite the barrier. Love how it turned out. I think I shot this bike. Was it on Canyon Road? #10251583

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 30, 2012

Fabulous finalist, Nikki!

Congratulations!
Debby #10251812

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 30, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Nikki!

jo ann c. #10251872

Lydia Williams level-classic July 30, 2012

Fantastic, Nikki...congratulations again on this awesome finalist! #10251910

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 30, 2012

WTG Nikki, you got them all this month! they are all gorgeous, congratulations!!! #10252072

David M. Montero July 30, 2012

Salvage it you did. Incredible work Nikki! Congratulations on your Finalist selection! #10253168

Neal D. Hatcher July 30, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS #10253229

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 30, 2012

Wow, great salvage work and shot, Nikki. CONGRATZ on a terrific Finalist and good luck up next!

UB. #10253788

Katarina Mansson July 31, 2012

So beuatiful.
So story telling.
So full of character.
Congratulations Nikki! #10254038

July 31, 2012

Nice capture! #10254965

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic July 31, 2012

Amazing finalist Nikki, this is is outstanding. Congratulations! #10254989

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 31, 2012

Another fav of mine, happy to see it here; congratulations! #10255138

Daniel Ruf July 31, 2012

Congrats. Love the subject and the angle. #10255768

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic July 31, 2012

Beautiful Nikki!!!! Congrats!!!!! #10255774

Renee Doyle August 01, 2012

Excellent work Nikki!! Congratulations! #10258387

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