The Megopolis Hong Kong - What Happens Around Dusk

Simply Amazing!

If you want to see how I made this (and how you can too!), visit my HDR Tutorial. I hope it gives you some new tricks!

Believe it or not, there is a small documentary being filmed about me. I don't know what to think about it - only to assume it is going to be rather boring! I think it is going to be a lot like Grizzly Man, just without the bear.

As this gal is going about her process of gathering materials, she asked me for a few of the original shots from Hong Kong so she can show them during the documentary. I was going back through my old shots, and found that I had never processed THIS one of Hong Kong, which has a really moody dusk sky, so I spent a few hours to clean it up for publication.

I hope you like it!

I have a tutorial about how I do these kinda shots here on my blog at stuckincustoms.com/2006/06/06/548/

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Emirated says:

(Y)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Coy Aune says:

Great shot man. amazingly big city. well captured
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jimba' says:

glad you did... the amount of color and light.. dramatic yet smooth Very nice, Auto fave.

as i look at this longer i really start to dream off about all the capability's..
you inspire alot of people with your tutorial and great imagry, very much appreciated!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

The Taleteller says:

beautiful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Inscrutable says:

Wonderful capture!! Absolut great !!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Andy McGowan says:

incredible shot, lovely warm light
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

donnie joe says:

The vibrancy of Hong Kong rings true in your images!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Selca says:

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ChimiHoffa says:

Documentary, eh? You do get around, don't you? Well done!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

redhalton says:

You done well kid...smile and enjoy the celebrity ;-))
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

~ Ray ~ ON FLICKR BREAK ~ says:

absolutely superb HDR cityscape. brilliant perspective
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

p.m.w says:

Ha! Oh my goodness hahahahaha
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Nick Carlson says:

My mom just landed there and called me 2 minutes ago, then i saw this image. wow dude. your images and experiences have inspired me more than u could know. wish i was there...
Congrats on the documentary!!
btw... i didn't think the grizzly man was boring!! ;)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

elementalPaul says:

Neat blue processing and an interesting alternate take on a familiar scene from your stream.

I hope the documentary doesn't feature a scene with Werner Herzog listening to your screams of frustration as you wrestle with Photomatix Pro ;-)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

CreamySweetie ♥ ♥ says:

WOW!!!
That's one AWESOME pic!!!
^_________________^
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Linhy says:

whooohooo! =)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

hopeisalot says:

really interesting shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Tony George says:

Love the luminescence of the scape..
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

p.m.w says:

Wowee I see the lights!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jphanky08 says:

Amazing! Just wondering how long you spend (per photo) on post processing on average?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

wade in da water says:

Once again, an incredible shot.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

dalefarwalker says:

beautiful shot!
love the POV on this
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

_Bryon_ says:

That "moody dusk sky" contrasting that bright, colorful, clear cityscape makes this perfect.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

iamguava (ไอแอมฝรั่ง) says:

well worth the effort , superb PP as always :-)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

JUN FAN says:

Breathtaking ! Rocks my world !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

kevin.crafts says:

The city looks great but I really like how you pulled out the details in the foreground.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jimgspokane says:

Wow!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

boffo1234567 says:

Excellent HDR - love the tones.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

_Full Spectrum Photography_ says:

Awesome!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

Congrats on the documentary. But that would be a little weird being followed around all the time. It'd probably get you some more views if you wore a fro around, just sayin.

I knew this was Hong Kong. One of the many cities I hope to make it to some day. Looks awesome there.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Len Langevin says:

I like! good luck on the documentary!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Shauna Lea says:

What a vibrant, mesmerizing shot! The mingling cool and warm tones in this combine well with the perspective to really capture the viewer's attention. Splendid!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Dude with a Camera says:

You are the HDR Jedi Master!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

proginor says:

Splendid point of view. And the treatment is in accordance with your very high standards.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

proginor says:

From the properties, I gather that this is an HDR produced from a single exposure.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jstrategy says:

sweet shot...good luck with the "filmed in customs"
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

darrenstone says:

You know, walk the earth, meet people... get into adventures. Like Caine from "Kung Fu." Thats you. Will make a great film.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

whirschi says:

I could stare at this photograph for hours. Brilliant work. (as always!) :o)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff - Trigger Happy (Buzy...) says:

Beyond words...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

maryboz says:

Absolutely awesome image!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Midnight Marauder says:

haha id watch your documentary! your an amazing photographer so its all worth it =)
this is a sick shot!
its almost pointless for me to comment on your pictures, iv never seen a picture i havent liked in your photo stream
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Tafari says:

Taken from a great vantage point!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ms4jah says:

Love it! I've seen you around flickr for a couple of years with your 'quirky' name- "Stuck in Customs". But Today someone mentioned your name in this photo expo in San Diego, so I checked out lots of your stuff, And I've been entertained for the past hour or so with all your blogs and photos and stuff. They said we should go to your website to learn more about HDR.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Colour Photo Awards Group.!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Fantastic work. Awesome.

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Alkoor |アルクロ| says:

pretty scene for sure.

I still have that sight in my flicker... u can check it out
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Marc Shandro says:

A good chuckle was had re: Grizzly Man! Cool photo too by the way...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob Orthen says:

Great shot! I have seen this view by many photographers, but this is one of the best! Great execution on the HDR!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Humandecoy says:

The Peak is wonderful for panoramas and you were lucky not to find the view spoiled by air pollution as is so often the case.
Keep us informed where we can see the documentary. Good luck!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

*DeadWords says:

Fantástica composición. Y un punto de vista increíble.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

fatboyke says:

Wonderful cityscape, excellent night shot, the color of the lights are amazing!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Valpopando says:

It's comeback the BOSS in first position explore
CONGRAT
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

aviana2 says:

Congratulations on Explore #1!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Maggy Buenaventura (super busy.. sorry..) says:

congrats!!! FP EXPLORE!!! :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

salfrico [deleted] says:

Awesome work! This drew me to your photostream. Great shots you have there. Amazing!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

*Cake says:

Cool cityscape ;)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

yonas_bun says:

Is a wondervul. Make i want go there.this place must visit to every 1.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Faddoush ~ On vacations! says:

Amazing!! what beautiful colours setting and capture!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

AnnDee72 says:

marvelous all the way!

& congrats on #1 explore!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

fakhan69 says:

Fantastic¡¡
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Lester Shih says:

Amazing Shot!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

chente922 says:

it looks like its burning from the ground up, amazing shot
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Papafrezzo says:

a lost treasure!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Denis Gl says:

This photo is just TERRIFIC. Definitely a fav for me.
Great job!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Stunning HDR !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

DA.S. says:

beautiful
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

i.rashid007 says:

WOW !!!
Fabulous shot !!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Lilachd says:

amazing, looks like a shot from the future
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Boby Pirovics says:

Wonderful capture, and congratulations you deserve it.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Salva Mira [ very busy ...] says:

Wow !!
This is an excellent picture, I really like it ++++

Congrats
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

salmi_pawi says:

#1 on frontpage. Interesting archive u got there. Panoramic view of HK :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MaTT's Photo says:

Yeah yeah yeah awesome !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

nativezen says:

Incredible light - rare shot! Awesome
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jeff-e says:

fantastic shot!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

luisa_m_c_m_cruz says:

Extraordinary cityscape
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Joel Tjintjelaar says:

Great capture, it has a very impressionistic look and feel: I thought it was a painting when I saw the thumbnail first.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

J3R3M'x says:

great shot !
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coletivoDMG.com.br says:

very beautiful,
fantastic work,
congratulations!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

KidDocOne says:

Very beautiful image.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Bo's Photos says:

This is out-of this-world beautiful. I guess seeing cities from afar can make them more beautiful. I suspect anything you get your hands on will look lovely!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ThePres6 says:

Congrats and I am sure it will be very good! Travel and photography!! Compare taking pics all over the world to taking pics driving to and from work on 50 mile stretch of road in rural Georgia -;0)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

A.Alwosaibie says:

very very very nice shot!!
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ZLamperti says:

great! I want to view that documentary
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annfrau says:

amazing shot!
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Amazing colors and perfect composition.

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handayani.windi says:

So beutiful
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Andrew Hounslea says:

Superb!
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suryaprakash669 says:

my picture
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

JF73 says:

My favorite picture !
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Zed.Cat says:

Stunning
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pongky © says:

This is an amazing shot, I also followed the links to your photobog, amazing stuff! I'm glad I stumbled upon it.
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khosey1 says:

Awesome skyline shot!
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robert-purdom says:

Very well done!

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Great BIG..... WOW!
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