Motivation Lost... (and then found it in my sock drawer months later)

I shall name thee, "Bob"

Nice detail bro!

haha, Bob it is then.

Thanks. I was hoping my RE tag didn't take attention away from it.

Wuuw Ryann :)) I'v come back dudee :)

Bobs rock pool : )

Motivation Lost... (and then found it in my sock drawer months later) by Ryan Eng.

Explore #2! Many thanks for the great welcome back present from everyone.

Hey there kids!!! First of all sorry I've been M.I.A. for so long, and secondly How the F#ck has everyone been? :-)

So it started off as computer problems, then turned into being lazy, and then lazy turned into losing my interest in photography. Well, not so much the interest but more the motivation to actually go out and shoot. Now with just work and free time on my hands I figured it's about time I got my feet wet again. It's just been so long that I almost forgot how to shoot an hdr photo and how to process one :-) and as you can see I have much work to do to get back into the game.

Anyhow, hope you all are well and I will try to be a lot more active around here now.

ps: yes that's a dead roasted red crab on the lower rock. Didn't place it there, just a lucky find.

Manually blended 3 exposures for the sky and 4 exposures for the rocks and water. Curves, contrast, some color balance on the foreground rocks, and an unsharp mask.

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kristoforG says:

Mean! Sharks cove?
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Λ™ says:

wordless.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

vw4ross says:

the Golden Child returns.....Yessss!
The detail in the foreground is just sick dude!!

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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

GioPhotos says:

Awesome. I want to eat that crab. hahaha....nice to have you back! :D
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike G. K. (busy) says:

Stunning place and colors !
Welcome back !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew Kumler says:

Pretty sweet man, glad you are back in the game..
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Kerri -away- on a beach =) says:

Holy crap!! He's back!!

Nice to see you my long lost friend!!

This is gorgeous!! What a way to make a come back!!

Great work, Ryan!!

Have a super day!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

chocoaficionada (",) says:

glad you're back!!!
great shot as always!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Patterson Photography says:

Ryan who?!? How'd you get into my contacts? ;)

Nice shot buddy, welcome back. :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Ay Naku!(catching up) says:

Excellent composition and welcome back!!! Great work Ryan!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

zorroz says:

Soooo magic!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Oli Woods. says:

incredible detail colours and tones, glad to see you're back!

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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

-R-A-L-P-H-03- [ Aiwaa ] says:

wow wow beautiful HDR work sir!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

vanderscheer says:

Good to see you back Ryan. Love the foreground detail in this shot!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

. : : R | S Photography : : . says:

Well well, look what the cat dragged in lol. How you doing man?
First off, great photo!! You still got your touch i see, the details on the rocks are excellent, so sharp!! Fantastic photo man and welcome back ;)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

mudpig says:

Welcome back - missed your stuff.

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|sumsion| says:

How the Flickr have I been? I've been gone while you've been gone, basically. Back now, and it's nice.

Love the wispy clouds...and the crab. Nice to have you back. Thank you sock drawer for me.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

romvi says:

amazing capture, fantastic sky
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Chantal Steyn says:

Welcome back Ryan, I missed your work! This is a lovely scene, excellent colour in the sky, you have not lost your touch!!! Enjoy the day!
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ematt14 says:

Welcome back man...clearly you've been missed! Awesome photo - love the details!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

ailona says:

love the sky reflection in the water. Not bad for your first post in awhile ;)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

SusanGaryGloriousNature says:

Welcome back Ryan!! and with such a gorgeous shot!! Wowza!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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L e l e says:

Bentornato!!! :)
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Rob Cherry says:

Great to see you back mate! and an awesome seascape to start off with. The rockpool reflections look fantastic along with that killer sky.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

nictay_27 婷  says:

OMG the sleeping dragon is awake!! This is a great come back picha Mr Ryan. :))))
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

jon.noj says:

welcome back Ryan!
super image here!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

flickrolf says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Exquisite LIGHTSCAPES (Post1 Invite1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Dredrk. aka Mr Sky says:

very nice indeed
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

^soulfly says:

well done, another masterpiece!

and welcome back, ryan!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

lyh1 ( Limited Flickr Time ) says:

A Spectacular Shot! Just gorgeous seascape!

Now, do we need to wait another 3 mths for the next post? :D
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

DolliaSH says:

Nice work Ryan, welcome back.
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.sunglow. says:

very nice work, glad you found your mojo, sock drawer is always a good place to keep it.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Firdaus™ [quit] says:

splendid....awesome blend!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Lewosky says:

Ryan strike again!!! =)
Hope you're fine. What fantastic job on this shot. Great seascape my friend.

Have a good week ahead, and welcome!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

aaronbennett27 says:

:-) dude dude a sunset scene. Oh yes. Top job.

Glad to see you back my friend. I was shocked but pleased to see your comment on my sunset. Do hope your well dude. Well catch you soon.

Azzer
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

rinogas says:

bellissima immagine !
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Definitive HDR says:

Looks like you still have the magic touch. Welcome back and hope to see some more great images from you soon :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

OhYo says:

WELCOME BACKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great stuff as usual!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

ξωαŋ ThΦt says:

Welcome back!

As usual, a very smart processing. That crab is really a lucky find, so catchy detail :)

Please don't go away again... Keep it up!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

buttonpie says:

Beautiful! I was wondering if you'd stopped shooting pics ~
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Strano Sogno by Valerio (ON/OFF) says:

lovely HDR!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

RKHawaii says:

Sweet pic. I wonder if that is just the shell of the crab that was outgrown.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Aileenie says:

Now that's what I'm talking about ;)...welcome back Mr. Eng.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

emwing montejo says:

great treatment sir!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

sarah22333 says:

welcome back man!

great reflections and love the crab....
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Kerri -away- on a beach =) says:

Boo! =)

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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

t74bdg89 (Justin Smith) says:

Glad to see you back, dude. This is a great shot. Your post-processing skills are still quite amazing. Great colors in this one.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Ray Wise says:

nice to have you back mate - great work = as ever ;0)

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Bolo-head Man says:

Welcome back. I missed you so much, I almost started shooting HDR again.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

arturodonate says:

Welcome back!

As mentioned by a few other above me, EXCELLENT textures on the rocks! The crab is an excellent little addition as well!

I love the sky as well. Great mix of warm and cool tones. The clouds look almost as if they were on fire, excellent work!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

Awesome and amazing as always. Glad to have ya back in whatever capacity you're able to be.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

XavierSam says:

Hi Ryan I am glad to see you again.
I hope you caught the motivation and you'll amaze me with your wonderful photos.

Hugs
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Abhi (Extremely busy till 4th jan) says:

WOW !! teriific shot.. gr8 colours, compo & texture
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Lisa Chu Photography says:

glad to see you posting. Nice work! I can't wait til you bring me to all these great places.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Drought III says:

very nice. good to see you inspired again. been there/done that, and it's always better to have the passion...

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alan guido says:

beautiful work
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

jikiyaha says:

Nice job welcome home.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

PI (Unresolved) says:

Hey man, nice to see you back... :-) Impressive shot and treatment. Beautiful tones and light...

Cheers!... :-)
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RED.DOT Photography says:

Nice to see ya back rollin'! I haven't been out in 4 weeks and can't wait to get outside again next week when my exams are over... man, I have that itching in the tip of my shooting fingers, it's unreal.... haha! Good to have ya Ryan! ... and to answer the question about your b'day (yeah, long long ago... lol). A FB angel told me.... ;P

Crab-tastic shot! The tones are killer... literally --- for the poor crab that is... LOL Sweet reflections and a Hawaiian sky that is just to die for... I hope to see more sooooooooooon bro!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

boiworx says:

magical! nice one!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Lucy 1979 says:

back with bang - cracker. Love that crab.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

rubbah_slippahs says:

howzit! downtime is good; recharges the brain. or so i've been told.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

zoompict (ALIVE) says:

Ryan.,holy... u back for surprise. good starter of the catch here on flickr. hope to see more yet. cheers!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Anette Mossbacher says:

Great Landscape, love it :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Drippy2009 says:

Wow! What a superb image! Truely Awesome

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nosamk says:

absolutely gorgeous

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M@ Kadlick (Remodeling kitchen) says:

Beautiful work, I can't imagine how long it takes to manually blend your HDR's, but I think it's well worth it. Welcome back.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

miki_miska83 :o) says:

you still know how to do it :) . Nice one :) .
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Sri Dhanush (Very-Very Busy - faving your work!) says:

wow.. awesome treatment! Lovely mix of tones in the sky and the reflections look great...
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NicholasUK says:

Wow, lovely shot Ryan. Welcome back!

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ALtammar Q8 says:

beautiful
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

xbrokenpuppetx™ says:

perfect PP...! :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

[ Kane ] says:

Welcome back my friend, good to have you back, although getting on explore is going to be harder now ;) nice shot mate ... classic RE ;)

I been good, talk soon mate.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

sweetcaroline♥ says:

This is a superb composition Ryan !
The BEST !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

se7enmad says:

Oohhh...Ryan's back...
Welcome!

Look forward to more fantastic work ....
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

pimpsawse says:

Great HDR/DRI Master has returned

like how you took advantage of the sherbet skies we recently had

oh yeah, luckly Bob was there!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Janette & Jack (J&J) Flickring M, T, W & F. says:

Excellent shot with great processing. Great one.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

teacherholly says:

Golden showers!!!!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

BetoKella says:

About time!
Still great!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Reedy Photography says:

Awesome Ryan, well done mate!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

AM 09 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Nature's Beautiful Photography - INVITE ONLY P1 - C1, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Your Wonderful Capture is invited to:

Nature's Beautiful Photography - INVITE ONLY

We would be glad to have your excellent picture in the group
Please join the group
Post one, Comment one, using group comment code
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

sammymatsumura says:

Wowwie. Nice way to return
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

TimboDon says:

Im glad the tube socks brought on some spark again!! Thank you tube sock...thank you! Very nicely done on the return as well!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Valpopando says:

Welcomeback bro !
and as always EXPLORE !!
splendid vertorama !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

H. Almeida says:

E por ai que o carangueijo gosta de se esconder atraz das pedras
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juntos (ON/OFF) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Splendid Pictures/Admin Invite Only, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

juntos (ON/OFF) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Old Port - Invited Images - Boats / Sea / Lakes / Rivers, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Oscilante... says:

Maravilloso efecto...

Great shot!

Discovered! by

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Sharon_S says:

Great shot!

Discovered! by

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Sam Ilic Photography - STAGE88 says:

dude your comebacks are out of this world, should do it more often!
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DEVENDRA PAL says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called CREATIVEYE UNIVERSE( Post 1/Award 3 )NO COMMENT=BAN, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

to ang, with love says:

welcome back with this beauty (sky) and the beast (ground) looking landscape!

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meagain625 says:

omg, this is so beautiful!!
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sand/Sea/Sky/Sun : The Four Fantastic (Invited Only.. Comment 1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

i'm so happy to see you back maestro
great seascape as usually my friend !!!
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Mike G. K. (busy) says:

Congrats ! Seen on the Interestigness page !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Adrian World says:

Yeah, What the F#ck. You've been away for so long and right back into Explore and Interestingness.

Glad you're back and with an awesome shot. Way to go, dude!

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risquillo says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Obras Maestras (Masterpiece) Admin.Invite, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Great shot MASTER!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael | Ruiz says:

Nice to have you back! I made you a contact a while back and have been looking forward to your new work! Awesome catch!
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djdphotos says:

holy shit ryan... you're not dead!!!

welcome back to the fray! beautiful shot, and can't wait for some more ryan HDR goodness. you've been missed!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

~MelissaT (away) says:

stunning colors!
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