Sweet Spot

Uploaded: October 28, 2010 19:20:47 | Entered: December 05, 2018 04:31:41

Description

This started out as an HDR with 3 exposures, in Photomatix. Then I took the image into Bridge, PS CS 4 and Nik software. The exposure for the sea is listed below.

Oceanside Pier
Oceanside, California
October 26, 2010
6:24 PM

50 mm - f/1.8 II - Canon EF
RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / 50 mm
F 22 @ 8 sec ISO 100

*Digital Darkroom*

Exif: F Number: 22, ExposureTime: 8/1 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Michael G. Marshall October 28, 2010

Wonderful B & W image, Donna! Michael #1322084

Patti Coblentz October 28, 2010

Excellent in blk/wht, Donna...the tones and contrast are great...and what sharp focus! (LOL...I'm teasing you...although it is true, of course). Have a lovely evening, Donna :) #9002699

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 28, 2010


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Stunning light, contrast and tones in an outstanding B&W image!!

10/28/2010 7:27:28 PM

Thank you everyone! #9002700

Bob Cournoyer level-classic October 28, 2010

Wow!! #9002726

Katarina Mansson October 28, 2010

Superb! #9002784

Troy Gallagher October 28, 2010

Very cool Donna. Excelent work.

Troy #9002798

Dr Silly level-classic October 29, 2010

Beautiful B&W. :O) #9002845

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 29, 2010

This is beautiful in black and white, Donna -- I love the lights! So crisp and nicely detailed. #9002879

Marcie A. Fowler October 29, 2010

Grogeous!!! #9003144

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 29, 2010

Stunning in black and white, Donna! #9003158

Julianne Bradford November 01, 2010

Awesome drama and terrific processing Donna! #9008744

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 12, 2010

Thank you for all of your very nice comments!

Donna #9030703

Mitch Spence level-classic November 13, 2010

Just lovely in black and white, Donna. #9031998

Alex T. Mizuno November 13, 2010

This is outstanding Donna! You are a great artist!! #9032697

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 31, 2019

Magnificent conversion to B&W, Donna. Congrats again on fantastic finalist. #11748259

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