Hamilton Pool, Aug 2007

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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.

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krobbie says:

Very interesting. Took me a few secs to understand what was going on ... great composition!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

tourmaline todd says:

awesome shot! instant desktop background.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

quicksilver5001 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 )

DaveWilsonPhotography 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).
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

craigdanielosbourne says:

damn, thes a great effect
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

keleka656 says:

Amazing, magical image. Beautiful work you did with this.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Sutanto says:

Really gorgeous shot.

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

N. Mexico says:

This is so magical looking! Beautiful!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Laura Olson Photography♥♥ says:

An Awesome Shot Award
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

August Norman ~ oPr says:

Nice work! great results.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

.Kikaytete.QNK says:

A Big Fave
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Please tag this photo with ABigFave when you add it to the pool.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

anti_popsa says:

completley surrealistic. good done
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul_C_Reus says:

Nicely composed and good colour!
I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

ProksY says:

Cool pic!
I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

m1234 says:

Congratulations! Your photo has been nominated as "Superb Masterpiece"
You are invited to add your wonderful picture to Superb Masterpiece Group
Please read the Group Rules and tag your photo SuperbMasterpiece
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

furbychan says:

Great!
I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

klausthebest says:

Great work!

I have seen your "Superb Masterpiece Picture" in:
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Tribal Artist says:

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Tribal Artist says:

Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato FliCro World. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere le tuo foto al gruppo.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Schellebelle [deleted] says:

WOW!!!!!

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

musapix says:

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

Natures best!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

norvegia2005sara 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!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

norvegia2005sara says:

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

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Compliments!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

adrians_art says:

What a wonderful looking place David!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

KentV999 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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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

maorlando 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.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

~Isra~ [deleted] says:

this is beautiful and a definate must visit place
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Texas to Mexico 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.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Alyssa Noel says:

Love it
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Discaciate says:

Simply amazing!
The color tones are fantastic.
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Cheshire57 says:

Awesome shot!!
Stunning natural beauty!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

matt devino says:

Have you done an HDR version of this? I really like it, great subject.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

DaveWilsonPhotography says:

Matt,

I just uploaded a version created using Photomatix...

Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

SleepingBear says:

This Great Photographic Art was made by a Diamond Class Photographer!
Please add your photo to Flickr Diamond
Read the group rules please and tag your photo flickrdiamond
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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

lafleurerouge says:

You deserve "Another Diamond" on your Great Photo!
I have seen your Great Photographic Art in:
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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Nejdet Düzen says:

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

This is a Big Fave !!!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

belthelem says:

Fantastic!

This is a Big Fave !!!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

skronk! says:

Wow - this looks like an illustration from a fantasy book!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

THE FINCHS AKA CONOR LEDWITH says:

This is a Big Fave !!!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

satosphere 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 Fave
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

mrchriscornwell says:

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!!!!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

LeszekZadlo 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!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Starlisa 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
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Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

amanda stoer says:

wow interesting.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

akameus ( Randy Kosek ) says:

Amazing piece of work.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

markr82 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 )

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.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

aguarneodo says:

es una gruta??
muy buena foto
y un lugar espectacular
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

garmonique says:

wow
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

..:::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!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

solidskorpion says:

amazing!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

dai oni says:

awesome - great location
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

starphototegal says:

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

Seen on apps.gagalabs.com (?²ˣ)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

urbaguilera says:

Fantastic angle and beautiful scenery, what a great place to have a swim!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

thechebb says:

Simply excellent!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

heal and inspire says:

I didn't know that paradise is on earth...what a gorgeous shot!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

GwenWeber (11 more days) says:

I like the HDR version it gave more details to it ... Great capture of this paradise
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Luciano Joaquim says:

Amazing work!! Excellent!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike G. K. says:

Unbelievable place, very well captured !
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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