Nothing Else Matter

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Nothing Else Matter

 

The shot

 

Standard 5 exposure shots (-2..-1..0..+1..+2EV) with tripod using the Nikon VR 18-108mm lens for 2 separate view.

 

Photomatix

 

- Tonemapped generated HDR using detail enhancer option.

 

Photoshop

- Combine / overlay 2 tonemapped pictures to get wider scene.

- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'curves' to increase the contrast

- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'saturation' (yellows) to enhance the green

- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'saturation' (greens) to enhance the grass

- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'saturation' (yellows) to enhance soil color

- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'saturation' (blue) to enhance the sky

- Stamp cloned away some stained marks and unwanted objects.

- Used 'unsharp mask' on the background layer

 

 

All comments, criticism and tips for improvements are welcome

Done