Long Forgotten - (HDR Venice, Italy)

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something old

 

So, with yesterday’s post, Intergalactic Shopping Spree, I showcased something ultra clean and modern. Today I thought I’d kick it back a notch... Of course, by kick it back I mean by a few hundred years...

 

So, let’s step back in time here for a moment and enjoy the overwhelming texture and detail of Venice.

 

I really recommend taking a quick peek at the before image. It will give you a good sense of how far you can push a photo’s saturation, contrast, and texture. If nothing else, it will kill a few more seconds of the work day. It is Friday after all. Nothing productive happens on Friday.

 

Could I have pushed it more? Sure. Should I have pushed it more? Maybe. Either way, you’re stuck with it. -- It’s Friday ;)

 

Also, if you enjoyed this image, check out some other overly textured shots: Of Stone and Slab, Test of Time, and Sun Scorched Beauty. Or check out all the photos from Venice.

 

 

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Technical Mumbo Jumbo:

 

- Nikon D3 - Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8 @ 35mm f/2.8 Iso: 100 / 5 (handheld) Exposure Brackets (-2,-1,0,1,2)

- HDR Photography Processing & Tone Mapping using Photomatix Pro

- Post Processing & Color Correction in Photoshop

- Enhanced detail with Nik Software Sharpener Pro

- Additional enhancement with Topaz Detail (the windows and doors)

- Tried to do a rain dance again. Nothing.

 

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