Just a little change of pace here, for variety. I've been fascinated by seeing other Flickr members' HDR work of small objects and finally had to try my own.
These opera glasses were owned by Kim's grandmother. The barrels are mother-of-pearl, and they still work quite well, though they haven't been to an opera in quite a while.
Canon A590 IS, CHDK, five DNG images exposed +/- 2/3 stop, merged and tonemapped in Photomatix, additional adjustments in Adobe Camera Raw.
This photo was taken on September 21, 2010 using a Canon PowerShot A590 IS.
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Chad McDonald (21 months ago | reply)
I like this one!
pianoforte109 (21 months ago | reply)
Cool! You could rent these at the opera in San Francisco.
Thiago Orletti (21 months ago | reply)
amazin image, you got great colors on texture hdr ,well done my friend
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⌘ Delete Me [deleted] (21 months ago | reply)
Amazing detail. This is awesome!
Rickcah (21 months ago | reply)
Sometimes a great subject just helps! Nice shot.
a6Billski (21 months ago | reply)
This is a great capture, the colors blend very well
Ubere (21 months ago | reply)
Superbe. L'effet donne un côté assurément d'une autre époque.
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spincast1123 (21 months ago | reply)
I saw your Memorable photo in this pool. ...
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{foto obscura} (21 months ago | reply)
Incredible HDR!
semihundido (21 months ago | reply)
I like the texture on the cloth. I swear i feel it when i touch the screen :-)
art photon (21 months ago | reply)
Excellent! Great detail!
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Puzzler4879 (21 months ago | reply)
A real heirloom, Bill, and a super HDR shot. Keep those experiments going. Oh, and your opera tickets are in the mail!
Limajo-moving [deleted] (21 months ago | reply)
Very nice. Not overdone HDR, just makes it look a little more real.
Now get these to an opera! They deserve it!
peterpj (21 months ago | reply)
A very good still life. I hope you will use it soon again.
WorldofArun (21 months ago | reply)
kim's grand mother...they must be really old...i am wondering how it be watching opera's in those glasses...just like we see wildlife in binoculars...
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bill.d (21 months ago | reply)
Holy cow! Thanks everyone – your response is overwhelming!
stansvisions (21 months ago | reply)
awesome piece of the past. I like the mother of pearL inlays.
daveelmore (21 months ago | reply)
YES!! Everything about this is awesome! I love the light, the colors, the details, the processing... everything. Nice work.
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antoinette qtks (21 months ago | reply)
Awesome job Bill! :)
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Sue90ca Going To Visit You Very Soon :) (21 months ago | reply)
okay...this is really really good, love this...well done
Sue
LightKan [deleted] (20 months ago | reply)
dude i'm liking this! well processed! the patina on the finish contrasted with the crispness of the glass really catches my eye. i want a pair of those now...
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nancello photo (20 months ago | reply)
Wowee!!! Love this so much Bill!!! Awesome processing and detail on the beautiful old glasses. Now you'll have to take Kim out to the opera!! : ))
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Khizar Rajput (20 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot..
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