Hamilton Pool, Aug 2007
The photos used to build this composite were taken in early August on a day when the pool was open for swimming (as you can see). This time I used an ultra wide lens (Sigma 10-20mm at the wide end) to show the whole curve of the overhang roof. In case anyone is interested, there are 7 stops difference between the two ends of the bracketing used to gather the individual frames for this image.
Take a look in my Austin area set for other pictures of Hamilton Pool taken back in 2005.
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You can find the before and after version of this shot here and the final exhibition version here.
This image featured in Flickr Explore for August 25th, 2007.
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quicksilver5001, Theresa*, N. Mexico, Theo | Photo Rockr* ^ ^, and 236 other people added this photo to their favorites.
krobbie (70 months ago | reply)
Very interesting. Took me a few secs to understand what was going on ... great composition!
tourmaline todd (70 months ago | reply)
awesome shot! instant desktop background.
quicksilver5001 (70 months ago | reply)
Awesome, I just love it when people let go & try for something different. Especially when it is as well done as this.
DaveWilsonPhotography (70 months ago | reply)
Thanks, guys. I've just replaced the image with one where I reckon the bottom left corner is a bit better (darker but more in keeping with the rest of the image).
craigdanielosbourne (70 months ago | reply)
damn, thes a great effect
Theresa* (70 months ago | reply)
Amazing, magical image. Beautiful work you did with this.
A Sutanto (70 months ago | reply)
Really gorgeous shot.
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N. Mexico (70 months ago | reply)
This is so magical looking! Beautiful!
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August Norman (70 months ago | reply)
Nice work! great results.
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anti_popsa (70 months ago | reply)
completley surrealistic. good done
Paul_C_Reus (not around) (70 months ago | reply)
Nicely composed and good colour!
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ProksY (70 months ago | reply)
Cool pic!
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m1234 (70 months ago | reply)
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∞furbychan∞ (70 months ago | reply)
Great!
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klausthebest (70 months ago | reply)
Great work!
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*Tribal Artist* (70 months ago | reply)
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Schellebelle [deleted] (70 months ago | reply)
WOW!!!!!
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musapix (69 months ago | reply)
Quite an amazing, ethereal photo. Great technical job too.
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norvegia2005sara (69 months ago | reply)
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adrians_art (68 months ago | reply)
What a wonderful looking place David!
KentV999 (65 months ago | reply)
Amazing... thanks for posting how you did this.. I would have never thought to have tried that approach. Excellent! Amazing place also!
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maorlando God kept us 2012 leaning on Him 2013 (65 months ago | reply)
This is a beautiful place and impossible to get just the right shot but you have met the challenge with a beautiful composition!!!!! Great work and one that is well worth your placement in Explore!! Congratulations!!
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~Isra~ [deleted] (65 months ago | reply)
this is beautiful and a definate must visit place
Texas to Mexico (65 months ago | reply)
Congratulations! Your photo has made it to the end in Top 20 Texas. You are now invited to post your photo in our permanent showcase group, Best of Texas.
Alyssa Noel (65 months ago | reply)
Love it
Discaciate (65 months ago | reply)
Simply amazing!
The color tones are fantastic.
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Cheshire57 (65 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot!!
Stunning natural beauty!!
www.mattdevino.com (65 months ago | reply)
Have you done an HDR version of this? I really like it, great subject.
DaveWilsonPhotography (65 months ago | reply)
Matt,
I just uploaded a version created using Photomatix...
reeloded (64 months ago | reply)
this a great photo, and i would like to invite you to join our group and insert this photo to the group pool Photography at it's Finest</a
incredible!
SleepingBear (63 months ago | reply)
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lafleurerouge (63 months ago | reply)
You deserve "Another Diamond" on your Great Photo!
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Nejdet Duzen (63 months ago | reply)
Unbeleviable.. What a interesting place.. Thank you very much for sharing..
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belthelem (63 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!
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skronk! (63 months ago | reply)
Wow - this looks like an illustration from a fantasy book!
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satosphere (62 months ago | reply)
Amazing HDR shot - the multiple compositions definitely help here.
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I must visit it the next time I get around there. Too bad I didnt visit this place earlier.
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mrchriscornwell (60 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Texas -The Lone Star State - Tejas - TX - All The Great Views, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
You have a lot of great Texas shots besides this one!!!! Can you please add some of your photos to our group!!!!
LeszekZadlo (60 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 100 + Viewed Best of Geology (Add 1, Award 1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Starlisa (60 months ago | reply)
that is fantastic!!! Glorious place, and I am very impressed by your composite, with the varying exposures... well done!
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amandakristine_ (58 months ago | reply)
wow interesting.
akameus ( Randy Kosek ) (58 months ago | reply)
Amazing piece of work.
markr82 (58 months ago | reply)
you did an absolutely fantastic job with this. i love hamilton pool and you make me want to go back soon. thanks.
sdx76 (57 months ago | reply)
David,
This is the bees knees.
You're right, its hard to get good photos of Hamilton Pool without hdr or compositing, because there are so many textures and interesting forms that just can't be captured in one shot by the camera - and I find those that try usually boring.
This is an awesome shot with an awesome perspective.
Agustin Arneodo (55 months ago | reply)
es una gruta??
muy buena foto
y un lugar espectacular
KateBartonART (53 months ago | reply)
Hey You! I'm an admin. for the group ATX representing all things Austin, and we'd love for you to join our brand new group ATX!