The Domino Effect :: 0.6S GND Lee Filter

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I always love a symmetrical shot but rarely process one just for the fun of it :) The original shot for this is so-so & looks rather boring to me therefore this is one great chance to do a flip for a more visual impact. Bet you guys can't really tell the difference rite even tho i've left some parts the way it is so you can see :D
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About

The Moana Beach in Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia

The Shot

1 exposure shot (0 EV) in RAW with tripod

Camera :: Canon 5D Mark II
Lens :: Canon EF 17-40mm F/4L USM
Tripod :: Manfrotto 055XPROB with 322RC2 Head
Filter :: 0.6S GND Lee Filter

Photoshop

- Added 2 layer mask effect of 'curves' for contrast in sky & water
- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'level' to lightly lighten & enhance the flow
- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'saturation' (blues) to whiten the water
- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'saturation' (blues) to brighten the sky
- Duplicated & horizontally flipped another layer mask of the poles to create symmetry effect
- Applied 'healing brush tool' & 'spot healing brush tool' on the poles to make them look different

Music

Jessie J - Domino

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