Shiny tree [wishing you all a splendid weekend]

My dear friends, I've been pretty busy these days, I'm really sorry I couldn't upload anything sooner.

I will try to keep uploading at least once a week, it's the best I can do.

My exam went great, I finally ended my academic career!!!

I'm currently working 50+ hours/week, and since I'm spending some time out relaxing in the evenings it's really hard

to get here.

 

In this shot, I decided to make a long exposure, while trying to keep a shutter speed which could freeze Alice and

Letizia (the dark haired girl on the right). It's almost impossible to stand still for 10+ secs, so I chose 4s.

This shiny tree and the glowing reflections on the pavement really caught my eye, and I'm pretty happy of how this

turned out.

 

I'm becoming more and more critic on my works, so it's difficult for me to pick up something I really like.

I'm not really sure about this one...

Hope to have some time to get out and shoot some new works.

 

My website is SLOWLY growing, I hope to put it online in two months.

Moreover, I decided to adopt a more serious attitude towards processing, so I purchased a Spyder 3 Pro Calibration

device and these days I'm placing an order for a 24'' HP LP 2475 monitor. Would love to get an Eizo but, unless

photography becomes my main occupation, 1.000+ € for a video device are way too much.

 

After the monitor, I will be getting, finally, a 5d mark II. I'll keep you updated on this (I should need some months)!

 

Details

- CANON 400d, EF-S 10-22 @ 10mm, f/13, 4 s, ISO 100.

- Tripod

 

The shot

Shot last December in Innsbruck.

 

The Processing

 

Photoshop:

 

- Switched to LAB color space to pull out some nice colors.

- Remove a little flare spot in the upper left corner.

- Created 5 Overlay layers to adjust light.

- Added a Color Balance adjustment to equalize colors.

- Improved the tonal variation with a Variance Layer.

- Improved microcontrast with Unsharp Mask

- Resized

- Sharpened (SS + More Accurate)

- Framing and signature.

 

Take a look at it, LARGE on Black :

 

 

@ You all

Comments, faves and critiques are always welcomed!

 

 

Have a great weekend, my dear friend!!!

 

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