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Hamilton Pool, Aug 2007

Hamilton Pool, Aug 2007 by DaveWilsonPhotography.
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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.

If you like my photos, your vote in the 2009 Photoblog Awards would be greatly appreciated - thanks!

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krobbie  Pro User  says:

Very interesting. Took me a few secs to understand what was going on ... great composition!
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tourmaline todd says:

awesome shot! instant desktop background.
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quicksilver5001  Pro User  says:

Awesome, I just love it when people let go & try for something different. Especially when it is as well done as this.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

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DaveWilsonPhotography  Pro User  says:

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).
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craigdanielosbourne says:

damn, thes a great effect
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keleka656  Pro User  says:

Amazing, magical image. Beautiful work you did with this.
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Sutanto  Pro User  says:

Really gorgeous shot.

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N. Mexico  Pro User  says:

This is so magical looking! Beautiful!
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Laura Olson Photography♥♥  Pro User  says:

An Awesome ShotAn Awesome Shot Award
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August Norman ~ oPr  Pro User  says:

Nice work! great results.
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.Kikaytete.QNK  Pro User  says:

A Big FaveA Big Fave
You are invited to add this image to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Please tag this photo with ABigFave when you add it to the pool.
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anti_popsa says:

completley surrealistic. good done
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Paul_C_Reus says:

Nicely composed and good colour!
I saw this in A Big FaveA Big Fave
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ProksY says:

Cool pic!
I saw this in A Big FaveA Big Fave
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m1234 says:


Congratulations! Your photo has been nominated as "Superb Masterpiece"
You are invited to add your wonderful picture to Superb Masterpiece Group
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read the Group Rules and tag your photo SuperbMasterpiece
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furbychan  Pro User  says:

Great!
I saw this in A Big FaveA Big Fave
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klausthebest  Pro User  says:

Great work!


I have seen your "Superb Masterpiece Picture" in:
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*Tribal Artist* says:

Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato The Coolest Damn Cool Photographers In The World!. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere le tuo foto al gruppo.

You are invited to display your image in:
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*Tribal Artist* says:

Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato FliCro World. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere le tuo foto al gruppo.
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Schellebelle [deleted] says:

WOW!!!!!


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musapix  Pro User  says:

Quite an amazing, ethereal photo. Great technical job too.

Natures best
Natures best!

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norvegia2005sara  Pro User  says:

I INVITE you to join this group !!!!!
"We travel the world"

Please add this photo to the group
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It would be great to have you with us!
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norvegia2005sara  Pro User  says:

You are My WINNER!!!
"We travel the world"

www.flickr.com/groups/pancry;
Compliments!
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adrians_art  Pro User  says:

What a wonderful looking place David!
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KentV999  Pro User  says:

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  Pro User  says:

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!!
Seen in Top 20 Texas.
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~Isra~ [deleted] says:

this is beautiful and a definate must visit place
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Texas to Mexico  Pro User  says:


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.
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Alyssa Noel  Pro User  says:

Love it
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Discaciate  Pro User  says:

Simply amazing!
The color tones are fantastic.
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Cheshire57 says:

Awesome shot!!
Stunning natural beauty!!
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matt devino  Pro User  says:

Have you done an HDR version of this? I really like it, great subject.
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DaveWilsonPhotography  Pro User  says:

Matt,

I just uploaded a version created using Photomatix...

Hamilton Pool Aug 2007 HDR
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reeloded says:


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!

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SleepingBear  Pro User  says:



This Great Photographic Art was made by a Diamond Class Photographer!
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lafleurerouge  Pro User  says:



You deserve "Another Diamond" on your Great Photo!
I have seen your Great Photographic Art in:
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Nejdet Düzen  Pro User  says:

Unbeleviable.. What a interesting place.. Thank you very much for sharing..

This is a Big Fave !!!

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belthelem  Pro User  says:

Fantastic!

This is a Big Fave !!!

+35 bottone
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skronk!  Pro User  says:

Wow - this looks like an illustration from a fantasy book!
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THE FINCHS AKA CONOR LEDWITH  Pro User  says:

This is a Big Fave !!!

+35 bottone
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satosphere  Pro User  says:

Amazing HDR shot - the multiple compositions definitely help here.
I must visit it the next time I get around there. Too bad I didnt visit this place earlier.
I saw this in A Big FaveA Big Fave
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LeszekZadlo  Pro User  says:

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!
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Starlisa  Pro User  says:

that is fantastic!!! Glorious place, and I am very impressed by your composite, with the varying exposures... well done!

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL AWARD
from 100 + Viewed Best of Geology (rockforms, caves, deserts etc.) (Add 1, Award 1)
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amanda stoer  Pro User  says:

wow interesting.
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akameus ( Randy Kosek )  Pro User  says:

Amazing piece of work.
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markr82  Pro User  says:

you did an absolutely fantastic job with this. i love hamilton pool and you make me want to go back soon. thanks.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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sdx76 says:

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.
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aguarneodo says:

es una gruta??
muy buena foto
y un lugar espectacular
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garmonique  Pro User  says:

wow
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..:::KB:::.. says:

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!
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solidskorpion  Pro User  says:

amazing!
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dai oni  Pro User  says:

awesome - great location
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starphototegal says:

masterpiece
beautiful .. can't descript by words
love it

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urbaguilera  Pro User  says:

Fantastic angle and beautiful scenery, what a great place to have a swim!!
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thechebb  Pro User  says:

Simply excellent!
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heal and inspire  Pro User  says:

I didn't know that paradise is on earth...what a gorgeous shot!
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GwenWeber (11 more days)  Pro User  says:

I like the HDR version it gave more details to it ... Great capture of this paradise
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Luciano Joaquim  Pro User  says:

Amazing work!! Excellent!
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Mike G. K.  Pro User  says:

Unbelievable place, very well captured !
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