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This is a 4 exposure HDR image processed in Photomatix using the Grunge preset. Then USM (thanks to Nick for the tip), then slight PB Oil Paint and finally a slight Fract. Rounded. This shop always has such interesting oriental items in their windows. I have some close-ups that I'm going to work on also. I'm not sure about the perspective. I'll be interest to see what you all think. This was taken with an 18-55mm lens.
Thanks for looking. Comments and suggestions appreciated:S3:
Cheryl I'm not a big fan of HDR but I do like this with the PB oil over the top. I'm not sure about the branch on the side - I wish there was more of it or none at all but that's just me. I'm also not quite sure what is at the top of the frame - is that more branches?
Beautiful texture of the bricks and the pops of color are very cheerful - they really set the mood!
I don't usually like HDR, but this is one case I think it works very well. The bright colors are beautiful, and I like the contrast of the blueish windows against the orange of the bricks. I think I would try to adjust the perspective so that the building appears straight. It also looks a little tight on the top and right side.
Hi Cheryl, nicley grunged and fracted too! I think the tree on the right works better with the top row of windows cropped out for a somewhat square crop, but that's just me. Nice work!:S3:
Cheryl, The processing looks nice. I'm not in love with the Spanish moss? at the top unless there was more. I love the stuff in the windows. Very neat subject and well presented.:S3:
Hi Cheryl, I like your processing with the grunge look. I go with Andrew's suggestion regarding cropping the top row of windows. This will accentuate the store windows more. Regarding the moss and the clipped tree on the rt I would prefer seeing more of it or none at all...
Cheryl, I like this a lot! great use of HDR for this brick building and the grunge effect is excellent. Wonderful colors. I agree with Christopher on using perspective to straighten the building. Excellent processing.
Love the colors and processing. I might try pulling the vertical lines a bit to make them parallel. But that may not really be that important with this image.
Nice job on this, Cheryl, like the detail and colors brought out with your treatment. Nicely composed and wonderful look to the bricks & window. Agree with Andrew on maybe cropping out the top line of windows.
