- Nice little detail. - Noah L☮VE J☺Y
- Your a true hdr master ryan. :-) mind blowing. - Aaron_Bennett
- heart for v-day? ;P - SMGallery (MooreFoto.com)
- Thanks buddy, but I'm nowhere near a master yet :)
- Hey what'dya know. There is a little heart there hah.
- Figured I'd try it out :)
- Great touch Mr. E!
Those reflections are sick!!! - david.richter - Damn Kids!
- The Nikon sniper rifle scope would have come in handy here mate - Rob Cherry
- Hahah great idea dude :)) So wonderful reflection :) Well done :P - Sametatak | facebook.com/sametatakphotography
- What is font's name Ryan ?? For my style hahah :P - Sametatak | facebook.com/sametatakphotography
- Thanks bro. I think the font is called Resevoir Grunge.
- why are your pictures so brilliant? im jealous - chandler emory
Reflection Perfection
When I saw the sky like this and a perfect mirrored reflection... well, let's just say I was a happy camper. This was taken at the Liliuokalani Gardens in Hilo. Thanks to BigIslandSherrye for the suggestion to check this spot out. Tons of still ponds, pagodas, and other miscellaneous things to shoot.
Damn that lens distortion. I'm gonna have to use PanoramaPauls advice and start shooting my vertoramas in 3 sections to correct for that. I went back to basics with this shot and tonemapped each section with 3 exposures (-2,0,+2). Blended the -2 onto some washed out parts, and the +2 onto the darker parts. Added curves, contrast, saturation. A bit of highlight and dodge, unsharp mask, and noise ninja.
Have a good Sunday everyone. And those of you who are in Monday already, well you don't qualify for my good Sunday :)
Comments and faves
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Ryan Eng (52 months ago | reply)
Thank You All.
teacherholly (52 months ago | reply)
Holy crapola. This is music to my eyes Ryan! Every time I think you have achieved the best you go and do something better. Ummmmmm...you rock!!!
Have a wonderful Sunday!
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Wonderful reflection
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vw4ross (52 months ago | reply)
this is unreal Ryan! what an ethereal, beautiful image~
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Kerri's Photos (I'm Back!!) (52 months ago | reply)
Wow, Ryan!! This really is stunning!! Beautiful colors and wonderful reflection!!! I love it!! Hope you are enjoying the weekend!!
Robbie Swan (52 months ago | reply)
The title says it all!! Man, im a little jealous of some of the images you are able to get. They are incredibly good!!
Im worrying you are gonna be as good as me soon! lmao.
Kidding man, amazing work as always!!
Ryan Eng (52 months ago | reply)
I did enjoy my little trip there. I definitely would like to go to other islands just for a photography mission.
Sarah.Lynch (52 months ago | reply)
This is not making me stop hating you. Fantastic.
COSKUNTUNA ... 950.000 ... THANK YOU (52 months ago | reply)
Süper color..
r a r a r a j | fotography (52 months ago | reply)
This is spectacular ! Mind blowing reflection...
frasse21 (52 months ago | reply)
wow, amazing like always ryan
Phil & Sue Pics (52 months ago | reply)
nice work
Aaron_Bennett (52 months ago | reply)
what can I say Ryan? but I love it. :-)
praseodimio (52 months ago | reply)
Wow!!! The treatment here is just amazing!!!!
This photo took my BREATH away
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Andrea Rapisarda (52 months ago | reply)
wonderful processing, impressive image!
© Ali Shokri / www.alishokri.com (52 months ago | reply)
amazing sky and reflex, this colors are really beautiful
Dave the Haligonian (52 months ago | reply)
Holy crap Ryan!
Amazing work buddy!
Assaf_F (52 months ago | reply)
wow! spectacular composition. Almost looks like streaks of fire in the sky
Well done
SMGallery (MooreFoto.com) (52 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Amazing Shots! (Post 1 / Award 3), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
What an amazing explosion of colors!! Have a good day buddy!
(bee) is back from a long hiatus! (52 months ago | reply)
wow.. ryan!
that is a very powerful picture!
Just amazing....
GioPhotos (52 months ago | reply)
Incredible place! I'm learning this vertoramas business too.. Awesome!
Mark Emirali (52 months ago | reply)
oh my giddy aunt this is a frenzy of cloud and colour Ryan, heaps to look at,well done - a visual symphony to kick off Monday morning. Won't be needing coffee after seeing this Im awake now :-) - have a good one.
Debasis ~~ (52 months ago | reply)
splendid HDR and lighting .....the reflection is rendered so awesomely , looks like a mirror finish......you should take a mettalic large print to see the amazingness !!!
Rob Cherry [deleted] (52 months ago | reply)
Jesus, this is ridiculous! amazing scene, superbly processed, you're verts are fantastic mate, this is no exception, the reflections are great & love the reflected sig too =)
Rudy M Photography (52 months ago | reply)
Wow! Those reflection are insane. Looking into a mirror.
RLuna (52 months ago | reply)
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man's pic (52 months ago | reply)
wow so beautiful
rubbah_slippahs (52 months ago | reply)
lens distortion? wait until you get a fish!
your attention to detail is what gets my applause; says something about you.
deidre elliott (52 months ago | reply)
Your photos are always amazing<3
alessandrogiraldi (52 months ago | reply)
Wooow, amazing colors!!!
raul_pc (52 months ago | reply)
Awesome... great job you done here... fantastic... very strong!! ;)
Stefanvds(.com) (52 months ago | reply)
haha maybe you arent an HDR master, but then i dont know what HDR masters are capable of...
your works are always a good job and without the silly glow you get on normal HDR's :)
Y~L .... [deleted] (52 months ago | reply)
hey !!! Ryan, that's perfect this mirror, i want the same, please :)))))
DolliaSH (52 months ago | reply)
Indeed, perfect reflection. Very dramatic scene Ryan !!
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englexas photography *debbie* (52 months ago | reply)
This is absolutely gorgeous! You are a true talent. ;)
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Incredible !
markeloper photography (52 months ago | reply)
Wow Ryan! I walked through that place back in 2000 as well. It was my last trip before going digital. Great shot! You went heavy on the contrast and saturation but that is what makes it so intense. Very cool.
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david.richter (52 months ago | reply)
Holy moly Ryan, that's beautiful... the reflections, composition, colors and all other aspects. Awesome work!!! Glad you enjoyed your trip over to the Big Island! :) Oh, yeah, thank you lord, I qualify for your Sundae goodness of Mr. E! Whatever that means.. I am a little scared to tell the truth... hahahahah!
Ryan Eng (52 months ago | reply)
Ya I went heavy on the contrast here. I wanted the light streaked clouds to be a dominant subject in this photo.
jssteak (52 months ago | reply)
You are a cleaver lad....that is for sure. Have a great week man.
Februum (52 months ago | reply)
Perfect!!
david.richter (52 months ago | reply)
You have probably never read my captions or you'd revise your opinion about yourself quickly.. LOL I am off deleting them all now!!! haha! Just kidding!
gracust (52 months ago | reply)
Superb capture and enhancement.
fabbemannen (52 months ago | reply)
Wow amazing picture m8! Lovely colors and reflection =)
sammymatsumura (52 months ago | reply)
clouds are amzing.
Aileenie (52 months ago | reply)
gorgeous!! love the sky and reflection! what a beautiful island :)
Luca Cesari Photography (52 months ago | reply)
Superb processing and nice tones. Really nice full saturated colors. Well done Ryan!
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sandrodemo66 (52 months ago | reply)
WOW!!!!!
Mckenzie Walters (52 months ago | reply)
Nice moment capture
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Stunning colors, amazing work!!
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