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Where the River Bends

© Michelle Alton

Where the River Bends

Uploaded: July 30, 2011

Description


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The Arkansas River from Petit Jean State Park. January, 2010.
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So now I've started playing with Nik HDR Efex. It can make "miracles" even with single image tone mapping. I'll show the original in Remarks.
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Congratulations to all the amazing June winners!
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And if you were involved last night with congratulating finalists and winners, you may have missed Denny Barnes' hilarious Relentless Pursuit story. Google "Denny Barnes swallow" to find it.
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Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Michelle Alton July 30, 2011

Here's the original shot. #1397070

Ron McEwan July 30, 2011

What a fantastic difference Michelle. It sure opens up the view doesn't it. Brings out the colors so much better well done indeed. #9568412

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 30, 2011

Beautiful view and light, Michelle. #9568473

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 30, 2011

Great results Michelle!! I just purchase NIK HDR - I have got to start using it! #9568492

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 30, 2011

Nik is fun! I love everything they makes. Wonderful shot! #9568565

Monnie Ryan July 30, 2011

Pretty amazing difference, Michelle - a beautiful scene! #9568584

Joannie Bertucci level-classic July 30, 2011

Slam, bam...the contrasts, highlights, shadows, colors...all of it is worked perfectly Michelle! Outstanding composition as well!
Thank you for your comment on Those Eyes...from you mouth to the judges ears! :-) #9568834

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 30, 2011

fantastic view, PS work and capture! #9568976

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe July 30, 2011

Amazing what can be done in the Digital Darkroom! Congrats on a beautiful rendition of a good shot making it oh so much better....the detail of the lichen/moss on the rocks...beautiful...Have a terrific day Michelle! =^..^= #9569256

Bill Johnson July 30, 2011

Michelle, beautiful work. #9569398

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 30, 2011

Miraculous 3-D sky, tones, textures, perspective, & mood here, Michelle! Spectacular image & work! #9569596

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 30, 2011

WOW! That is one awesome view and framing, Michelle. FANTASTIC image. #9569684

John Connolly July 30, 2011

Your NIK HDR produces an amazing transformation, Michelle! A wonderful capture and presentation! #9569870

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 30, 2011

Really gorgeous, incredible DD work Michelle! #9569973

Ken Jarvis July 30, 2011

Very dramatic shot, Michelle! Great work! #9570127

Barbara Waldoch July 30, 2011

Love your pov and capture, Michelle! #9570149

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 30, 2011

Magnificent effects, Michelle! :-) k #9570312

Mike Clime July 30, 2011

What a beautiful view this is, Michelle! Love the sky! #9570356

Neal D. Hatcher July 30, 2011

Beautimus #9570552

Rona L. Schwarz July 30, 2011

Wonderful work with Nik's HDR, Michelle! So much detail and clarity, especially in the foreground! And the sky is lovely with those overcast puffy clouds. Superb soft, muted tones throughout! #9570607

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 30, 2011

I think I can see a gnat's derriere on the lichen...this is incredible, Michelle!! #9570710

Tiia Vissak July 31, 2011

great tones, light & pov! #9571354

Brett Dolsen August 01, 2011

Wonderfull treatment and moody landscape Michelle!!Im off to visit the blog! #9573005

Jill Odice level-classic August 01, 2011

This came out great Michelle. I love the NIK filters I use and am a bit disppointed the HDR Efex doesn't work with CS2... #9574036

Jill Odice level-classic August 01, 2011

Just read the story and got a good laugh out of it :-) #9574082

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic August 01, 2011

I think you are the queen of the digital darkroom Michelle. This is a wonderful rendering with so much texture and detail. #9575246

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar August 02, 2011

wow! this is beautiful. #9575789

Karen Celella August 02, 2011

Fabulous work, Michelle! #9577050

Phyllis A. Houghton August 02, 2011

Amazing. Thank you for showing the original. It was composed well, had good clouds and a nice curve of the river so I see why you chose this for NIK. Now it pops in 3-D! You sold me!
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Emile Abbott level-classic August 03, 2011

Excellent work with the NIX Michelle. I have the Photomatix HDR and hope to play with it soon. #9579580

Ian M. Hill August 05, 2011

A huge difference for sure Michelle,its now I wish I were there scene. #9584400

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