A 30 exposure impossible view of Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs
So I've been wanting to shoot Wrigley Field for a while, but never
quite found an angle I liked. For those of you around here, you know
that to get a view of Wrigley without cars, traffic lights, buildings,
etc - you have to be right up at it's doorstep. So that's exactly
what I did last Wednesday night.
I shot six vertical shots from left to right to make this. And for
each of the six, I shot 5 exposures. Then I made six separate hdrs,
and attempted to line them up in photoshop to make a panorama. Since
I was so close in on the stadium, I had to manually fix a LOT of
stitching problems. That often happens with more ornate things when
you are close to them to shoot.
So this one was a lot of work that resulted in a 275mb tiff, that
after being cropped is 32 inches by 17 inches at 300dpi.
But at least I now have a shot of all of Wrigley Field without
distractions! Phew.
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Comments and faves
Eridony, topmedic, Dan Cselinacz Photography, Straublund (straubin1), and 61 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Eridony (37 months ago | reply)
My favorite stadium!
You put in so much work to get this!
topmedic (37 months ago | reply)
Your best work, Master. Awesome!!
DeadDogsEye (37 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot. Really great work!!
Dan Cselinacz Photography (37 months ago | reply)
jesus dude that looks frigging awesome!! looks like a complete and utter nightmare to have to work on but paid off and looks great!
%^^&Signed Off@#$% [deleted] (37 months ago | reply)
Must be a pain in the %$# process..hehe! But it was worth it!! Look at the result now huh? Amazing! Priceless!
Straublund (straubin1) (37 months ago | reply)
Amazing! Truly Amazing!
My dogs name is Wriglyey--after the Stadium!
PS--Gooo you Cubbies!
Matt Tiegs (37 months ago | reply)
Wow. That's incredible!
zman z28 (37 months ago | reply)
At least something good to come out of Wrigley this year. Spectacular man.
mosquitohawk52 (37 months ago | reply)
Sweeeeet!
Terry G Alexander (37 months ago | reply)
Great job, Joe. The hard work shows.
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Scott Smith (SRisonS) (37 months ago | reply)
Amazing work!!!! Your time and effort really paid off.
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Wherever I Roam (37 months ago | reply)
great shot! nice angle and a ton of details too
Seth Oliver Photographic Art (37 months ago | reply)
worth all the effort dude...this is just kick@$$....has an awesome glow to it....
hpaton1 (37 months ago | reply)
Quite an accomplishment. I have to tip my hat to you, even though I am a Cardinals fan.
Michael Connell (37 months ago | reply)
Wow! That's just sick, man! You put a lot work into it, but it rocks!
derek slagle (37 months ago | reply)
absolutely awesome! hows the contest going? ttyl
Dan Anderson (dead camera, RIP) (37 months ago | reply)
you got the whole thing in one shot - awesome!!
Blake's Vision (37 months ago | reply)
It looks like a model. Incredible. Great work!
Monika Thorpe (37 months ago | reply)
this is sick!!!!
fotophriendly (37 months ago | reply)
Amazing bit of work you've accomplished here~!~
Nick Harris1 (37 months ago | reply)
Epic shot Joe. You win. This is brilliant.
¡TK! (37 months ago | reply)
sharp.
Tattoo Al (37 months ago | reply)
Great PP work ! Love the depth thru the gates !
gimenobruno (37 months ago | reply)
Nice shot
AIR BUS (37 months ago | reply)
Total amazement! Great work!
mr.KIO (37 months ago | reply)
That is a great work carried
and
results are stunning
Well done its excellent
joe bodnar (37 months ago | reply)
Your dedication is as amazing as this shot. I got tired just reading about it
i k o (37 months ago | reply)
one work more complicated you couldn't do? :-))
well done, bravo!
Majtek862 (37 months ago | reply)
Best shot of Wrigley I've ever seen! Awesome!
cb804 (37 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!!! Stunning result.
Theaterwiz (37 months ago | reply)
Nice work Joe, that is a tough one to get if I remember right, great job on it
rreedpc (37 months ago | reply)
Wow. The work was worth it. Great shot/shots!
_MrQ*s_ (Marcus) is back ! (37 months ago | reply)
Wow ! beautifull colors !
michaeledunn2457 (37 months ago | reply)
Another crazy shot Joe. Looks awesome. I imagine this one would sell quite a bit...
mstudiofoto (37 months ago | reply)
This is probably the coolest shot of the W. Field I'v ever seen. Great job!
radimersky (37 months ago | reply)
Fantastic effect! Great job.
Demodragon (37 months ago | reply)
Impressive Joe... If only the sky could be less gray.
Kenhall (37 months ago | reply)
Fantastic work Joe.
Duane Rapp (37 months ago | reply)
So where are you printing your poster at ?
haban hero (37 months ago | reply)
Very nice!
Cool HDR (Chris Pokorny) (37 months ago | reply)
That's an amazing shot and an incredible amount of work - but it paid off. I'll look for it on the Cubs promotional materials in the near future!
Sherman Peros (37 months ago | reply)
WOW! Awesome work.
Matt Granz Photography (36 months ago | reply)
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Kay Walker (36 months ago | reply)
wow talk about dedication to the art. You amaze me. And this result is perfect and shows your hard work Joe!
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claustral (35 months ago | reply)
Extraordinary view of this icon. Kudos for your dedication and vision!
Mister Go Getter Wrigley (34 months ago | reply)
Amazing! How do I get something like this framed for my house?!?
Duane Rapp (34 months ago | reply)
You ever have someone print it as poster size ?
minolta102 (13 months ago | reply)
Impressive photograph - thanks for telling how it was taken and for posting.
jahz03 (9 months ago | reply)
beautifullll
mbaron85 (5 months ago | reply)
Nice work!