Castle Falls HDR (Castlefalls-DSC_2860.jpg)

Such good light!

I love the light

I love this effect!

this is beautiful indeed!!

Castle Falls HDR (Castlefalls-DSC_2860.jpg) by Larsthrows.

This is an HDR version of another shot I have on Flickr. The original image was how it was shot at an exposure that was an "average" of the highlights and shadows... this one is a composite of 7 different photos with seven different exposures.

The sun and sky were between 9 and 11 exposure values in difference from what I wanted the water to look like and was nearly impossible to filter for it so I decided to try and do an HDR that brought back more of the detail in the reflection and sky and made it more like it would have been if you were there. I also changed the white balance in camera on some of the exposures to warm the image up a little. This is the result.

This was done by hand in Photoshop CS2 and done with adjustment and masking layers. I find that this has more control for me than using the HDR function in Photoshop or other programs.

Thanks to everyone that voted and made this a winner of the HDR contest at
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Larsthrows says:

This is the one of the original exposures previously posted

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

jody9 says:

It turned out so beautifully too. Worth the effort, it positively glows!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

makunia says:

magical beauty
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Laurence_ says:

I like the original one too. But HDR result is more natural than usually. Nice job !
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

redow says:

Beautiful.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

leapin26 says:

This version is just WOW! Great HDR work!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

taterfalls says:

I loved the first one and this ones even better. Great job.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Fif&Co. says:

Great HDR shot...!!!!
Wonderful reflections and water texture...!!!
Marvelous scenery....!!!!
I like better this one....IT GLOWS...!!!!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

joao batista says:

Really great work, this is an amazing image!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

HenrysCat says:

Stunning image. It's almost breathtaking!

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carlosbravoreyes2003 says:

excelente
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

LeggNet says:

Absolutely stunning. Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.

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Wright914 says:

Awesome, well worth the effort.
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

AutumnCat says:

Beautiful!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Roger Stout [deleted] says:

Well Done. Great photo made it a fav.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Ojisanjake says:

Worth the effort.

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

WillShoot says:

Really beautiful.

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

James Neeley says:

Beautiful image, great perspective and treatment.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

*atrium09 says:

Wonderful.....

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Luka Skracic says:

Unreal...a great HDR. Well done.
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' Toshio ' says:

Fantastic!!!!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

whoops vision says:

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Madddy says:

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

WernerKrause says:

very good

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

horstgeorg says:

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Nathan Bergeron Photography (away) says:

WOW!! Oh....my this is absolutely stunning. I love the light, the sky and the exposure. Just an overall stunning photograph!!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Angelrays says:

This is a spectacular image -- wonderful post processing!! very successful.
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4_UR_EYES_ONLY says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

PauloSantos says:

Excellent HDR work!!!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

lolla_sig says:

awesome!! excellent work!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Monroe says:

Very nice, wonderful job.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Woland- says:

Great pic! keep it up :]

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

tropicalrips says:

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

marika_te says:

Wonderful picture!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Wenspics says:

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

etravus says:

gorgeous and skillfully done

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Bravo!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Kenya the Duck Toller - James Charron [deleted] says:

Absolutely stunning.

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Woland2006 says:

Truly amazing, what a demonstration of the power of HDR!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Woland2006 says:

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

KarstenMoran says:

great shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

juanmiguel [deleted] says:

Spectacular.!!!!!!!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

K. W. Sanders says:

Excellent work on the photo! Instant fave!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Larsthrows says:

Thank you everyone for your comments and kind words... I am finally trying to get around to viewing everyones photostream's and I am finding some amazing shots... have had a short break from taking photos in the last week or so and will likely pause for a bit until after the christmas holidays but have a lot of photos to catch up on on everyones photostreams, as well as ones I have to get posted. Thanks again for stopping by!!

Cheers,
Lars
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

lichtmaedel says:

That´s damn good. Love it. The composition, the light, the glowing water.
It´s perfect.

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

austinbriab says:

Hi Lars..I have just completed viewing your 10 pages and I was spellbound by your images..they are brilliant, superb images. You are a master of what you do and second to none. There are far too many for posting a comment for they are all favourites.
Thank you for sharing.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

this is so beautiful!! breathtaking!! such a wonderful shot!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

n+s says:

Lars - well done my friend... two nasty photographic elements when it comes to multi exposures for dynamic range increase - water and trees - look absolutely pleasing here. You really managed to reign in all the gorgious detail in one beauty shot. Added bonus of that sunray capture too. Fave fave fave.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew Huggett [deleted] says:

Wow - this is the most real-looking HDR image I've seen yet - fantastic processing!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Krumma says:

WOW.
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

dan halen says:

awesome, this is how hdr should be used =D great work
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

copeg says:

This is just fantastic!!!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Wil Zoetekouw says:

i seldom fave HDR's because they tend to look unrealistic.. but you didnt overdo it and got a fantastic result from it, i can remember that other picture well, which had less reflection and dark stones on the underside...

well done..

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul-G says:

An amazing photo, added to my favorites. Found it while browsing the D200 shots as I consider upgrading from my D50...
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mountainhiker says:

Stunning milky waterfall.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

arcoiris_cn@yahoo.com says:

Is beautiful, fantastic.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Ted Rivera says:

An amazing picture, wonderful tones and lighting. Simply beautiful :o)

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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This photo is a certified...

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

NY_Doll says:

fantastic shot here! :)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

climbotizzo says:

Compliments you have a great photostream, ciao!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Joaquim Grave says:

Beautiful. Great shot.

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Mark Payton says:

Great Image!
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! . © Angela Lobefaro . ! says:

intense beautiful picture
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Doc macaSTAT says:

Thank you for the instruction and this glorious image.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Robin Tremblay says:

I love it everything about it. Bravo.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Oceanmaster says:

Way better!!!! Very good picture i like it alot.... BRAVO
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Monday Morning Photography says:

Beautiful photo, great colour and use of light

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j_jyarbrough says:

What a spectacular capture!
Thank you very much for sharing
and have a great week!!!
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mikonT says:

Beautiful! Majestic.
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Cap'n Surly says:

Well worth the effort. Turned out great!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

wans2pics says:

Absolutely one of the best HDR shots! You should post it in the MY WINNERS thread contest.

You are my winner!
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Darien Chin says:

Great use of HDR. I love that it is still 'realistic'. Awesome shot.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

darkenergy777 says:

Stunning work.!!

I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

brannach says:

WoW!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Ylwstonegirl98 says:

Absolutely stunning!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

BlueOakPhotos says:

An altogether fantastic picture!
I saw this in A Big Fave
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autumn_leaf says:

Superb work. The result is stunning.

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Joy C. says:

Beautiful!

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Cheekybikerboy says:

Wonderful shot - great composition, colours and movement of the water!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

sido says:

Fantastic work - a beautiful pic!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Ev Lloyd says:

Oh my god...this is beautiful!, Instant fave!

You are my winner as well!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

JRmanNn says:

PHENOMENAL!!!!! This is absolutely the best "all-around" greatest photo that I can recall ever seeing! JUST PERFECT!!!

You are my winner as well!
You deserve another one.
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Tony Seaward says:

You are my winner as well!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Bodie Bailey says:

You are my winner as well!
You deserve another one.
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Johny Day says:

I work a lot of my photos like that , it takes a long time , but I have the impression of actually painting light in my photo while masking
Super job on this
Bravo

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Birdie2533 says:

Absolutely Gorgeous!
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silviaON says:

wonderful !!!!
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so beautiful !!!

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Lutz-R. Frank says:

love the flow

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Stefano Liboni says:

Very good HDR, the original image was good too.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Ms Ladyred says:

Nice lighting and excellent post processing

Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Purple 2 says:

Very dramatic!
The original was not too shabby either : )
I do prefer the new one!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

bleuet / Anne-Marie says:

Each time I see one of your images, I'm amazed ! You're a great artist ! :-)
I love the long exposure effect, the golden tones and reflection and the wonderful sky ! :-)
It's fairy-like ! :-)

I've faved and tagged this one "QUALITY" and am hoping you will join and post it to:
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DownTown Pictures says:

Your work is amazing and I feel inspired to see your visions....bravo....
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davebrosha says:

Just...wow.....
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Balalalu says:

I am in awe. You have great talent not only in photography, but with photoshop!!
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Outstanding Shot! This is my favourite of the pool!
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