The Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne (III):: HDR

I'm actually quite surprise to even find time to visit many & to post today! What an achievement esp at the start of the week! I feel like a winner already! :P I guess I better post now while I can before I disappear into the darkness again! Hope everyone has been keeping together real well! Happy Monday if there is ever such a thing! :D

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About

The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne, Australia

The Shot

Standard 3 exposure shot (+2..0..-2 EV) with tripod using Sigma Lens 10-20mm lens

Photomatix

- Tonemapped generated HDR using detail enhancer option

Photoshop

- Added 1 layer effect of 'curves' to increase the contrast
- Added 1 layer effect mask of 'saturation' (yellows) to decrease the tone of the building
- Added 1 layer effect mask of 'saturation' (blue & yellows) to adjust the tone of the sky
- Added 1 layer effect mask of 'saturation' (greens) to lighten the grass
- Blended a 0 EV single tonemapped hdr shot to correct the flag movement
- Applied 'free transform' to correct any wide angle distortion
- Used 'unsharp mask' (as always) on the background layer

You

All comments, criticism and tips for improvements are (as always) welcome

Music

Leona Lewis - Happy

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Comments and faves

  1. chhayapath :-), jef cris, ~~Dirk~~, Reedy Photography, and 357 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. chhayapath :-) (42 months ago | reply)

    OMG!
    Me first....in your post!!!!
    Quite unbelievable!

    This is a terrific HDR Artie!

  3. Reedy Photography (42 months ago | reply)

    Oh you are a winner Artie, a real winner. Thanks for your Monday post, nice cloudage here for sure, rock on.

  4. Y~L .... [deleted] (42 months ago | reply)

    hi master of HDR !!!!!
    Can you to be my professor ? LOL
    wonderful this scene, amazing colours
    Ciaooo Amigo !!!! Hasta la vista

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  5. ~~Dirk~~ (42 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful light Artie!

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  6. Guido Musch (42 months ago | reply)

    Great shot Artie, the colors and clouds are great, very nice!

  7. jef cris (42 months ago | reply)

    WoW!!!!! very nice!!!

  8. LaDy.X (42 months ago | reply)

    'Morning, busy man! :)
    Beautiful sky (and work).See ya in the darkness :p

  9. serdir (42 months ago | reply)

    stunning work my friend

  10. lipjin (42 months ago | reply)

    thanks for the visit! this is yet another great HDR artie!

  11. òxygen (42 months ago | reply)

    true its perfect

    fave

  12. Akbar Simonse (42 months ago | reply)

    Great work Artie! The light is fantastic!
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  13. Rose Rossetti (42 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful light & shadows.
    Especially like the prominent details of window arches & penetrating light from inside of building.

    Have a happy Monday:)

  14. Extra Medium (42 months ago | reply)

    Na, it's not Monday, it's just pre-tuesday,. Glad you're around. Keep things warm for me. And just keep those meat pies ready. I so miss those!

  15. கார்த்திக் | KAЯTHIK (42 months ago | reply)

    great lights.. fantastic HDR.. as usual, the blue green and yellow colors are so nice

  16. ►bEbOpix (42 months ago | reply)

    Another incredibly nice picture, congrats for this !

  17. Dragos Dumitrascu (42 months ago | reply)

    This one looks great! Not just because of the clouds or light but mainly because of the angle you choosed and because this is such a wonderful perspective! Nice architecture too !!

    No rush on the email Artie! I know you're swamped this time of the year.

  18. DolliaSH (42 months ago | reply)

    Perfect light, great sky !!
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  19. raymc76 (42 months ago | reply)

    Love the lighting on this one great photo

  20. Marisa Gabín (*) (42 months ago | reply)

    Excelente trabajo y gran perspectiva!!! Como siempre una belleza tu trabajo Artie!!! ;O)

  21. Kounellis (42 months ago | reply)

    brilliant work Artie
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  22. A.Alwosaibie (42 months ago | reply)

    Great work and very stunning colors, always a creative

  23. petostheindividual (42 months ago | reply)

    Love the lighting on the building and the sky. Processing is spot on as usual. Great work Artie.

  24. Chris Gin (42 months ago | reply)

    Incredible lighting here! Nice one.

  25. Aaron_Bennett (42 months ago | reply)

    Cracking shot sir.

    Damn fine hdring I see before me eyes :-)

  26. Asti21 (42 months ago | reply)

    i feel speacial u visited me!! hugs!! i dont remember this building being this beautiful. mmmm an excuse to go to melb to check it out again!

  27. RkRao (42 months ago | reply)

    Amazing image wonderful lighting !

  28. photodesign-dk (42 months ago | reply)

    Again a stunner my friend!!!

    I hope you´re fine Artie...

    Big hugs and a fantastic week for you,

    Dirk:-)

  29. * Sorin Arsu Photography * [deleted] (42 months ago | reply)

    Very interesting sky you`ve captured here Artie ! Also the building is awesome ! Have a great week ahead Artie !

  30. <3 Dolly Voom-McMahon <3 (42 months ago | reply)

    thats just gorgeous Artie...great work!

  31. SpaceCadet37 (42 months ago | reply)

    Amazing colours Artie...indeed !!

  32. @rup (42 months ago | reply)

    wonderful mood .. good to see you back :)

  33. Zaqqy J. (42 months ago | reply)

    whoa !!!! this is very amazing, Artie.!!

  34. Evo55 (42 months ago | reply)

    Breathtaking !!! wow ! Two thumbs up man!
    You can't hide, Artie ! lol. Lights will shine on you wherever you go !
    Hope you be fine Artie !

  35. NadeStyle (42 months ago | reply)

    It s dificult to find a happy monday, but we ll do the best!

    Awsome HDR as always! the light in the front is superbe!

    Thx for your comment, have a nice day!

  36. kennymuz (42 months ago | reply)

    awesome shot, Artie. gorgeous color tones and compo. stunning HDR image as always.
    have a good week ahead, my friend.

  37. Anything Beautiful (42 months ago | reply)

    Whaw awesome Artie

  38. Mattia Borghesi (42 months ago | reply)

    Wow this light is absolutely awesome!! Fantastic shot and processing my friend! Another Superb capture!
    Have a nice day =)

  39. Nanagyei (42 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic shot Artie.

  40. Francis_G (42 months ago | reply)

    WOW! Awesome natural lights, Well cooked...

  41. © H.G.M. Photography [deleted] (42 months ago | reply)

    Wow !! Stunning shot my friend !!
    Instant fave !!
    Have a great day and take care.
    :-)

  42. jmdiocos (42 months ago | reply)

    another stunner..great natural lighting..superb tones too!

  43. ksbukhari (42 months ago | reply)

    WoW!!!!! very nice!!!

  44. ☆Sushil☆ (42 months ago | reply)

    beautiful composition

  45. mhels_13 (42 months ago | reply)

    wooooooooooooooooow!!!!!!!! stunning shot!

  46. Ryan&Remus (42 months ago | reply)

    It's amazing lights on both the buildings and the sky.. awesome clouds... the details are amazing... you're outdone yourself again this time Artie :p

  47. luzzzelmann (42 months ago | reply)

    what a majestic picture bud !
    have a fine week

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