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Sydney Opera House mark 2

Sydney Opera House   mark 2 by Elfike.
I edited this a little following suggestions from other flickr members. Not sure if it is improved or not. Here is the original:Sydney Opera house 

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J.Urrutia  Pro User  says:

oh man, glorious lighting! you must have been up early for this one huh?
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Elfike  Pro User  says:

It was taken early evening actually although the light does seem more reminiscent of sunrise.
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psu80e says:

I like this a lot. I'm a sucker for saturation. This is a nice improvment beautiful colours has come out of this little edit.
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Elfike  Pro User  says:

Thanks...it feels like cheating a bit but it has brought out the colours. I also straightened it.
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kimbar  Pro User  says:

Nice improvements. I am in Sydney this week and keep trying to catch this sunset view, but it is just the wrong time of year, I guess. Lucky you and beautiful work.
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lizardgal says:

Very nice skyline. Great time of the day to take this shot. Love that orange cast!
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triphammer... says:

Marvelous! A fav.
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Raggs56 says:

WOW! and DOUBLE WOW! this is so impressive!!! Great photo!
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ckay  Pro User  says:

Very nice. It usually does boil down to the light, doesn't it?
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BlueEyes5  Pro User  says:

Very wonderful shot.
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~flutterby~ says:

the lighting and colors were nice in the original but now it really stands out. nice job!!
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Elfike  Pro User  says:

Thanks everyone. Judging by your comments it certainly seems to stand out a bit more now.
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acampm1  Pro User  says:

Lovely shot. I've never understood the isea that PP is cheating - representational photography bores me silly.

World Through My Eyes.
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Lillnea says:

The tones are lovely in this editet version!
The World Through My Eyes
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taro@flickr says:

Nice shot!!


The World Through My Eyes
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Maria*_*  Pro User  says:

Instant fave! Wonderful!
(The World Through my Eyes)
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cormack13  Pro User  says:

Wow, awesome!
theworldthroughmyeyes/
A fave!
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nuper says:

Wow...that's beautiful!
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musicorso  Pro User  says:

A beautiful photo, but I prefer the non-edited one; this is my way though, I hardly ever edit my pics except from cropping, straightening and a little contrast, so that edited photos, nice as they may be, strike me right away as adding colors that weren't there. I know this is quite successful on flickr, and i hope i am not offensive; also i mean to thank you for the nice comments you left on my stream.
Claudio
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SugarbearSteve  Pro User  says:

Really great lighting..Nice rendition of a famous landmark..
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Elfike  Pro User  says:

Thanks musicorso....I find it interesting what different people's preferences are. Like you I have not dabbled much with editing before but I thought it would be interesting to find out others' opinions. This one seems to have got a lot of interest in a very short time and has got straight into the top 50 on explore apparently but I am still not sure that I prefer it to the original....so no offense taken at all!
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pfflyers1 says:

beautiful shot, i can almost hear thee Italian ladies sing
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mimbrava  Pro User  says:

Although I tend to agree with you and musicorso, you did the enhancement so well that I almost like this one better than the original--but I say 'almost' because I do prefer the unaltered version. However, the Flickr algorithm likes this version enough that it's being featured on the Explore page. Congratulations!
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cybersooz  Pro User  says:

Beautiful colors and golden lighting... (seen on Explore)
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kainet  Pro User  says:

Great, really improved. The colors give it a warmer feeling
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Elfike  Pro User  says:

Thanks....I suppose I've really made it in the flickr world now...lol...it is currently at number 3!!!

Unbelievable!! Thank you all for your comments and interest.
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heidtheba says:

Upping the colours always works best when you have good light in the first place- this demonstrates perfectly. Great PP- was it a simple saturation?
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Parleycoot says:

The editing works well. It really brings out the warm orange glow on the buildings which contrasts with the blue in the sky. Great shot.
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Bev and Steve  Pro User  says:

While a very beautiful image with out a doubt, I, like you it seems, prefer a more sensitive reality. Maybe because I shot so much film. The original is exquisite. Good luck on working it out!
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Rosemea MacPherson [deleted] says:

Stuning!!
Thank you for the visit!
XOXOXOXO
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Michelle Miramontes says:

it can just be beautiful
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Kengaroo2u [deleted] says:

Wow elfike FANTASTIC shot,instant FAV.Thanks for your comment
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innusa  Pro User  says:

Instant FAVE!! Great work :)
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J Diggity  Pro User  says:

Definitely better :) richer colours! good treatment
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dr.snitch  Pro User  says:

This made it to the top 10 in explore for April 9th. Congrats!!
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mphoenix  Pro User  says:

Incredible photo.
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Elfike  Pro User  says:

Wow this photo seems to have taken on a life of its own....thanks everyone for all your support!
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Kengaroo2u [deleted] says:

I still love this,and Just to let you know elfike I was there on Sunday lol . here's the pic >>> www.flickr.com/photos/37794786@N00/126875085/
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[Kike]  Pro User  says:

Very nice lighting
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RyanC Photography [deleted] says:

Wow, amazing lighting and colors
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Vaeltaja  Pro User  says:

Brilliant shot.
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A@lbi  Pro User  says:

Wow! Cool shot.
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belgiumpsy says:

Awesome! Elfike, I'm really impressed!!!! Such beautiful lighting!!! So many colours!
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Elfike  Pro User  says:

Thank you. I am very encouraged by all these positive comments!
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lily 2005 says:

Just perfect!beautiful colour and lights!
(the world through my eyes )
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Dublin Sonja  Pro User  says:

this could be a postcard! Great shot, nicely touched up. And even tho I have never been to Aussieland, I will make this a fave ;-)
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cienne45  Pro User  says:

Fantastic composition! Im my opinion this version is the BEST!!
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Qatarna ®  Pro User  says:

Beautiful Colors, Perfect Shot.
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Philippe Sainte-Laudy  Pro User  says:

Wow!!!
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Norma Desmond  Pro User  says:

this is stunning - no less
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Clyde Barrett  Pro User  says:

Wonderful image!
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dezsö [deleted] says:

this version is better, nice capture!
www.flickr.com/groups/thephotooftheweek/
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AnneliesW  Pro User  says:

Wow!!! You did a wonderful job with this photo, Elfike!
Superb!
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soninka says:

oh wow, great light!!! excellent shot!

The World Through My Eyes
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MHBaker  Pro User  says:

Perfect
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thepretenda  Pro User  says:

love it!
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kool_skatkat says:

Oprah has a nice house, it must cost her a lot of money. But she can afford it!
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**Anik Messier on holiday - see you in 2010 !**  Pro User  says:

Lovely lights! Wonderful shot!
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endraum says:

great colors and reflections - fantastic shot !!!
(what you are doing in the high building behind the opera?)
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Elfike  Pro User  says:

Thank you everyone! I can't believe this photo is still getting comments after all this time!
@ endraum:I took this photo from a boat on a harbour tour at sunset.
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Solid Edge [deleted] says:

I agree with Musicorso, above. We have lost the magic of special moments when we make fake ones with a tweak of Photoshop, and it shows. Why not try a contrast and color setting somewhere between your first version and this one.
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deekea  Pro User  says:

beautiful capture~wonderful lighting to be sure. I understand the comment above~and agree, but it did catch my eye!
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LinBow  Pro User  says:

stunning colors. I think it is one of your best. So you work in a very tall building? I bet the view is beautiful.
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Elfike  Pro User  says:

No I don't work there.....unfortunately...someone else added that note! The views would be rather fantastic up there I bet.
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Achnot says:

This pic makes me wanna... be standing there right now!
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Scamper Girl says:

This pic makes me wanna... go hear some opera!

Great job on the Photoshopping. It's an awesome shot.
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sgrazied  Pro User  says:

This pic makes me wanna... take plane, fly for 24 hours and land to Sidney
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alaskapine  Pro User  says:

it is very effective - nice job.
(WYS)
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Brent 2 says:

Fantastic shot ! and great work on photoshop !!
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Tumbleweed Photography~Carole~(Busy)  Pro User  says:

stunning photo...great ...love it

seen in what's your style
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Steve Rosset  Pro User  says:

Beautiful capture. There are so many parallels between Vancouver and Sydney.
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thetaipan  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Australian Experience, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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Gazmajsteria (Gaz)Breakforalongtime  Pro User  says:

Wonderful view !!!
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