San Diego [Explored]

    "Discovered by the German's in 1904. They named it San Diego. Which of course in German means a whale's vagina." -Ron Burgundy

    For the folks that have never seen Anchorman.. :-P www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT8sIT4vBUQ

    Just another shot taken with the B+W ND110 from Coronado Island at sunrise. I should note this is 3 different exposures manually blended in CS5 to maximize dynamic range. One for the foreground one for the sky and another for the sunrise. I think this is my best blend so far and I'm getting much more comfortable doing it. Just need more practice, meaning I need to go out and take more shots! I also believe this is an example where blending may be a better choice than using a GND and a reverse GND stacked over a Big Stopper as I wouldn't been able to get that much detail out of the skyline without having the sun blownout, unless I wanted a silhouette of it. Post processing done using a combination of LR3, Nik Software and CS5.

    Downtown San Diego taken from Coronado Island, CA.

    Comments and faves

    1. ★

      Mirco Millaire Photography, Michel Assaad, Jocey K, insomnious247, and 372 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. Erin McGuire (11 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful shot! That Ron Burgundy knows his stuff.

    3. Mirco Millaire Photography (11 months ago | reply)

      WOW WOW WOW!!!! Gorgeous shot!! Amazing colors!! Beautifully done.

    4. Jim.J.H (11 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful shot. The colours are beautiful.

    5. John in Calgary (11 months ago | reply)

    6. Jocey K (11 months ago | reply)

      Stunning colour..well done...beautiful!

    7. Michel Couprie (11 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful! Love the texture of the wet sand revealed by the oblique backlight...

    8. Kev Hill (11 months ago | reply)

      Stunning colours, great shot

    9. Michael Salmela (11 months ago | reply)

      Nice one man, love the textures in that sand...and the Ron Burgundy quote!

    10. LILI296.....! (11 months ago | reply)

      MAGNIFIQUE
      FELICITATIONS POUR EXPLORE

      Via Today's Explore at #23 on Fluidr

    11. ρrakaz (Digital Monk) (11 months ago | reply)

      Nice shot.. Congrats on making it to Explore and Front Page! You can grab the FP screenshot here: clipyourphotos.com/FP/boingyman/58103

    12. mebajoenlaproxima (Susana) (11 months ago | reply)

      This is a quiet haven for the look.

    13. NAIGO (11 months ago | reply)

      Stupenda!

    14. Federico Camporesi (11 months ago | reply)

      nice!

    15. Highers, (11 months ago | reply)

      Nice

    16. Strange Monkey on my Finger (11 months ago | reply)

      great composition, a very nice shot!

    17. Howie Mudge (11 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful capture seen on Fluidr today, Congratulations on Explore :)

      Via Today's Explore at #23 on Fluidr

    18. Matt Warrell / マットワッレル (11 months ago | reply)

      Great shot! Worthy of the explore. Congrats! :)

    19. Nati photography (11 months ago | reply)

      Great shot!!!!! :)

    20. A.J. Pye (11 months ago | reply)

      Punchy colour and tasty light on the buildings and wet sand too. The blend looks pretty natural and unless you're a whizz with grad filters, was definitely the way to go. Good stuff man!

    21. Alfisher43 (11 months ago | reply)

      Stunning..! Very well done.

    22. JohnnMarie (11 months ago | reply)

      Very pretty! Love the colors!

    23. gato-gato-gato (11 months ago | reply)

      Nett!

    24. berpala (11 months ago | reply)

      This photo is a good sample in the flickr. It is awarded the flickr Award!

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      It's a picture of extraordinary beauty in a gallery of luxury.
      Congratulations my friend and a hug.

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    25. toni jara (11 months ago | reply)

      This is absolutely beautiful! Nice work!

    26. Guillaume Chanson (11 months ago | reply)

      This is really an awesome capture !!
      You have done a very good work !!
      Congrats !!

    27. svenpetersen1965 (11 months ago | reply)

      That's an extraordinary nice picture. Congrats on explore.

      Via Today's Explore at #23 on Fluidr

    28. jaffles (11 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful shot!

    29. evangelique (11 months ago | reply)

      Holy Crap! Wow!!

    30. spirit_raindancer (11 months ago | reply)

      Love those colors.

    31. Trudy_Damascus (11 months ago | reply)

      Great shot.

      Via Today's Explore at #23 on Fluidr

    32. tonyzp (11 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful !!Congrats on explore !!

      Via Today's Explore at #23 on Fluidr

    33. Dando88 (11 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic colors! great exposure! : )

    34. Krazy Diamond (Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!!! (11 months ago | reply)

      Nice colors and light!!!

    35. ed 37 ~~ (11 months ago | reply)

      Excellent Work!! Congratulations on Explore :)

    36. pvanhala (11 months ago | reply)

      Wow, the colors here are truly magical, like from a fantasy scene.

    37. timcorbin (11 months ago | reply)

      wow this is beautiful , great work

    38. CrazyMoon@ (11 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful!
      Love the colors!

    39. FerPecT_sHotz (11 months ago | reply)

      This is an amazing shot, beautifully done…
      Congrats on Explore!!

      Please visit my pix if you have time…
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    40. Chlissma (11 months ago | reply)

      Whooaa!

    41. Charlijco/Juan Carlos Otero ©2013 (11 months ago | reply)

      Excelente foto tomada con arte y maestría.

      Un saludo

      Enhorabuena por el EXPLORE

      Via Today's Explore at #23 on Fluidr

    42. Pablin79 (11 months ago | reply)

      Amazing work.-

      Via Today's Explore at #23 on Fluidr

    43. Tril0gy {Pausa_Riflessione} (11 months ago | reply)

      fantastic colors!

    44. Waldemar Halka (11 months ago | reply)

      Excellent work. This one deserves to be explored. Congrats.

      Via Today's Explore at #23 on Fluidr

    45. le cabri (11 months ago | reply)

      An awesome photography.
      Keep up the good work!
      Martin

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    46. ROY_HH (11 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful work!
      Congratulations on Explore

    47. Jacque Osborn Photography (11 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful colors.

      Via Today's Explore at #23 on Fluidr

    48. felixg. (11 months ago | reply)

      excellent shot

    49. Emertz76 (11 months ago | reply)

      Colors are beautiful. Incredible shot

    50. . Jianwei . (11 months ago | reply)

      beautiful work.

      [ via flickriver explore  --. Jianwei . ]

    51. Galaxyquest (11 months ago | reply)

      magnificant. Love the colours and the atmosphere

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