Daily Photo - The RAW Fireworks (and yes, that is a handheld single
shot)
So, I have in my hot little hands an Advance Copy of Photomatix Pro 4.0 (BTW, the STUCKINCUSTOMS Coupon Code will still save you the most money). Wow this thing is
cool! I'm in the middle of a full review/preview. This isn't really
it... just a preview of a preview. I know... how lame of me, but I am
so excited that I want to leak out a few details.
Today's fireworks photo below from Disney World a few nights ago was just processed with Photomatix 4. This is from a single RAW photo. This was a handheld shot as I was walking along a pathway near the Crystal Palace. Amazing, eh?
Well, I can't take all the credit - so much goes to Photomatix Pro. Here are a few points for you to chew on:
There is all new Noise Reduction code in there... a fresh dialog
appears when loading a RAW photo like this one.
If you already own Photomatix Pro 3 (or buy it now), the upgrade to
Photomatix Pro 4.0 is FREE. (cool!)
There is a new way to control ghosting... very nice.
So far in my testing, it's way way way faster than Photoshop CS5's new
HDR feature. But I am still testing with metrics... full results
soon.
Two Weeks in Iceland!
Watch for me Live on This Iceland Webcam. I should be strolling in and out of those from time to time.
On stuckincustoms.com, you can see some of my upcoming notes from the trip. I'll be focused on the coasts with a concentration on the fjords in the northwest part of the country. We are getting close to 24 hours of daylight, so I think this will be an amazing time to go. If you have any suggestions or recommendations, feel free to let me know!
As you all know, Iceland is one of my favorite places in the world for photography. You can see the entire Iceland Photo Collection here -- several pages there for you to enjoy!
Full Photomatix 4.0 Preview
I'll be sure to post it when it is ready on the Photomatix Review page. Actually, even better than a preview, I will do a quick
head-to-head with Adobe Photoshop CS5. It's all pretty much
complete... just want to get a few more metrics for you.
I would like to get it up this weekend... not sure - a lot of busy stuff lately!
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EiLfIkLuZ 37 months ago | reply
beautifully captured my friend
Boys in the Sun 37 months ago | reply
Hmmm I update my Photomatix Pro and so far it only shows me that my "up to date" version is 3.2.9 ....where can I get version 4.0?
{Wallflower}} 37 months ago | reply
Oh my goodness this is amazing.
And I haven't come across your stream in quite a a while!
Same awesome pictures as always :)
Dave Shiel 37 months ago | reply
I'm the same as @BoysInTheSun. Version 4 isnt listed on the site as a download yet, and its not mentioned in the News section either :(
Guess we're going to have to wait a bit longer. Boohoo.
Btw, great shot Trey!
Fresnatic 37 months ago | reply
Wow! Great handheld shot Trey! Love the color and excellent work!
Jamintony5 37 months ago | reply
Very unique shot. I love how the smoke in the air is putting a light haze over the castle & in the sky the fireworks are crisp and clear.
Sprengben [why not get a friend] 37 months ago | reply
Hey Dude, it has been a while, I know
but it is cool to see your cool shot.
Cya,
Ben
Emil9497 Photography & Art 37 months ago | reply
A shot of amazing grace !!! Beautiful light, dark but sharp looking images all around, same colors both on earth and in the sky !!! You have really reached the ultimate peak of the HDR processing technique my friend !!! I particularly enjoy every single one of your photos !!!
/\ltus 37 months ago | reply
SWEET shot bud!
gatorgalpics 37 months ago | reply
Wow!
Svam1 37 months ago | reply
What da f*ck!? Absolutely briliant!
eric . espinoza 34 months ago | reply
impressive!
flickyflicks 34 months ago | reply
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PrincessAshley 32 months ago | reply
this photo made my jaw drop!! amazing!
Bus_ter 31 months ago | reply
Nice image, except the desciption reading as a Photomatix advert.
Robert,s 24 months ago | reply
Beautiful capture. congrats,This beautiful photo was seen in "Beautiful Light"
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Burger-Myers Photography 24 months ago | reply
Nice shot
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JeweledWeb 22 months ago | reply
Simply amazing!
Ambic Vergara 17 months ago | reply
I Salute ! For using it in a Handheld tech. :D Nice capture!
designrshub 10 months ago | reply
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