Old highway 299 bridge HDR

[Dan Brown]

This is a 5 capture HDR of a section of old highway 299 between west of Redding CA. Full frame HDR using Photomatix, Hue/Sat layer to reduce blue cast, sharpened with TopazDetail2. I don't care for the LR area, but what can you do? C&C welcome.

PS, cloned out a little graffiti


Camera Model: NIKON D200
Aperture: 8
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 200
Lens: 24-120mm at about 24mm (exif shows 600mm?)
AF mode: MANUAL

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Dan,
I think this turned out nicely with the HDR. Very good tones. As for the LR and possibly the RH side.....some selctive dodging/burning....to give a bit more depth.....almost a vignette.....will take care of the right and draw the viewer evenmore into the image. Nice job overall.

[Dave Blinder]

Nice processing and comp Dan, lots of subtle colors and detail here. LR doesn't bother me much, as the bridge holds my attention.