This is a three-image HDR version of a scene at the Salton Sea. The color was altered in Photomatix Pro, then Topaz Adjust was used to take away detail. I'm sure some would say that the birds should be evicted, but then it wouldn't convey the mood of this place at this time of day. There are pelicans on the water and pelicans in the air, both white and brown, and I chose to highlight them. :)
06-22-2010, 04:25 AM
Hilary Hann
Absolutely love this as presented. Agree that the birds add something here, and wouldn't remove them at all. Colour choice is very suitable. One of those images which gives a mood change which maybe the colours used, gives a glow inside. Thanks for that, very nice.
06-22-2010, 05:14 AM
Patti Edens
This is so beautiful! The color is perfect and I love the pelicans.
06-22-2010, 06:45 AM
Lance Peters
Kerry - I like it just as presented - Might also look good as a Pano.
Love the colours and the birds add to the image - IMHO!!
06-22-2010, 06:52 AM
denise ippolito
Kerry, I like the colors very much and the way the birds are scattered across the scenic. The two top clouds may be a tad over saturated?
06-22-2010, 07:11 AM
Steve Adkins
Kerry, Love the effect, colors and mood created.
06-22-2010, 07:14 AM
Mark Fuge
Nice image and application, Kerry.
Neat colors. ;)
06-22-2010, 09:38 AM
Jackie Schuknecht
Love the scene and the colours, just thought the clouds looked a bit unnatural too. (but this is OOTB) I think the birds fit in very well.
06-22-2010, 05:40 PM
Paul Lagasi
Kerry, very well done, as presented, cool color...another vote here for pano...
06-22-2010, 05:52 PM
kostas nianiopoulos
maybe your best image for me , Kerry well done , i love all those great colors in oranges !!!!
06-22-2010, 07:28 PM
Arthur Morris
Love the colors and the sunset. You might try the Selective Bird Removal Tool in Photoshop and go for a bit better balance :)
06-26-2010, 02:34 PM
Cheryl Slechta
Kerry, this is so beautiful. I love the colors and the birds add a lot of interest. I agree with Denise about the clouds being a little oversaturated or maybe it's the effect from Topaz that makes them a little different. But beautiful as presented:)