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Ed Knepley | all galleries >> Photo a Day (PAD) since 5/04 >> oct_08_pad > 10/1/08 - Misty Wetland Morning
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30-SEP-2008

10/1/08 - Misty Wetland Morning

I'm done with HDR for the time being. It's nice to shoot a normal tonal contrast scene once again. Actually, maybe the reason that I like fog is that, if anything, the contrast is below normal and actually needs cranked up in post processing.
I'm surprised at a number of "name" pro photographers who have gone way over the top in their use of HDR - often for scenes that have absolutely no need for HDR (except to turn a photo into a cartoon). One, in particular, seems to have regressed in his "normal" photography when he takes a break from HDR - not as good as it used to be IMO. But, I guess if I were a pro I'd also have to chase every new camera, program, gadget and craze to be first in line with the latest book or workshop - or else starve.

Nikon D300
1/8s f/22.0 at 32.0mm iso200 full exif

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Steve Mockford23-Dec-2008 02:45
This is a beautiful shot Ed; I definitely prefer the colour for its painting like tone and mood. Nicely done.
Tom Briggs08-Oct-2008 21:02
Smashing shot, Ed ... loft the soft focus and the mist ... superb by any measure. V
Guest 02-Oct-2008 14:17
I prefer this one over the B&W. I think the soft subtle hues are so much a part of the ambiance of this gorgeous photo. Really love the mood in this. V
Cynthia
Glendower02-Oct-2008 03:45
Truly beautiful. Bravo!
Gordon W02-Oct-2008 00:24
Art! A beauty, Ed.
April 01-Oct-2008 23:30
One instructor recently noted that the current trend is to open up all the shadows for detail, and in his opinion that takes away from the (cinematic) feeling of mystery. I tend to agree.

While this is high key and very gentle, for me it still has that cinematic mystery.
Sue Robertson01-Oct-2008 22:15
It is indeed a lovely image..
Roe..01-Oct-2008 20:41
great pov..beautiful image
Guest 01-Oct-2008 20:27
a stunning image.