The Road to Tomorrow (and Happy 2009!)

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I hope you have a great 2009! Here is a nice little one to get the new year started in fit and proper form!

I took this when I unexpectedly ended up spending a sunset alone. I was supposed to take an ATV over to another bluff to meet a bunch of paleontologists with whom I had spent the day unearthing a Hadrosaur from some Cretaceous mudstone formation. My forearms had never been so tired in my life after holding that hammer and pick for what seemed like endless hours of nerve-wracking excavation! After getting hopelessly lost on my ATV and having some mechanical troubles, I ended up near the border of Canada. Luckily, I had my camera equipment, so I slipped on my iPod and set up for the right moment.

Yesterday I updated my HDR Tutorial, and you might have noticed a shot from Lightroom with the five originals from this below the New York Times Square photo (which is a good one for the New Year!). Anyway, I thought I would share it because sometimes the other photographers that come here like to see the originals before they have been run through my algorithms...

[edit: actually, looking at it closer, it is a "slightly" different perspective...taken about 20 seconds earlier... but, well, you get the idea... just picture it shifted over about 3 feet!]

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Stuck in Customs says:

Here is the shot that was included in the tutorial that shows the orig 5:

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MatthewPHX says:

Wow, another amazing shot!

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[ Hungry Hungry is away until August 7th ] says:

Gorgeous work! The perfect combination of the right scene and great lighting with amazing post processing makes each and every one of your images superb!

I look forward to seeing more great photos from you in this year.

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Maureen F. says:

Happy New Year Trey !!!!!!!!
May it be all that you wish for !
cool shot btw, great work as per usual (which I hate to say as it sounds so darned trite !)

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San Diego Shooter says:

great job on this one...keep up the good work!
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Rongzoni says:

happy new year to you!! and what a gorgeous image to light the way!
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p.m.w says:

Happy New Year to you and your beautiful life you share with us everyday and your beautiful family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you again for all your beautiful photos!!!!!!
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susan_r4 says:

Wow is right! This is by far the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen!Wonderful Trey - Happy New Year to you and yours!
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vanessa~ho says:

Happy New Year to you Trey! :))
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

peturgunnarsson says:

Great work!
Love the title
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniel Familia Photography says:

Nice sunset.
Happy New Year!
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Fionn Luk says:

Wow amazing treatment!
Happy New Year
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Further to Fly says:

Great stuff, you should get lost more often. :)
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p.m.w says:

OOOhhhh I just followed the link! Wonderful Idea!!!!!!!!!! Love the tutorial, splendid, brilliant! Great work Trey!
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daystar297 says:

Just a wonderful start for the New Year . . . and just an added note of thanks and all the best wishes . . . .please keep the great stuff coming . . .
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Shauna Lea says:

Getting lost is worthwhile when it reaps a reward like this! What an enthralling perspective shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

stellar63max66 says:

Happy New Year! Beautiful sunset and fantastic tutorial! :-)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

mudpig says:

happy new years! excellent shot and really like the detail behind the image.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Faizal (...at the precipice, we change...) says:

Happy New Year!!
Looking forward to all your fantastic images in 2009!
=)
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deepsha says:

omg are you an archaeologist?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

which part of canada were you near?

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

And a happy new year to you and your family as well. Keep it real.
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Amber.E says:

Wow - this is an amazing shot!! Happy New Year :)
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Ku-G Style says:

wow, this is really nice!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Devon Donath Aviation Photography says:

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! awesome photo here!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

snapcheesy says:

This is so artistic and pretty. You are very talented. I love all of your photos.
Happy New Year!
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lipjin says:

I never get the masking technique down (just get splotches). Great job and happy new year to you!

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Pixelsior says:

I guess the word is "perfect"...
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the-earth-colors says:

wwwoooww! the colors are awesome, esp if viewed large.

happy new year 2009

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Sheraz Shaukat says:

Nice Shot.
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ecstaticist says:

Magnificent HDR, Trey. Thanks for being a teacher and an inspiration.

Happy New Year!!

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jackfrench says:

Another great shot, nice start to the new year. Just re-read your updated tutorial, always a great refresher - thanks for sharing your secrets
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e.breizh says:

Happy New Year.
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johny~ says:

Happy New Year!

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kamalnv / Ophiographer says:

Wonderful Shot !!!!
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Borgabisi says:

Happy New Year! Love the warmth!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

nuddaladden says:

nice work cutoms!

nuddadude wants to give you a hug and wish you happy new year! hope to hear much from you in 2009!
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Damona-Art says:

A wonderful start of the year 2009!

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Goldenboi24k says:

AWESOME !!
Great tonemapping and composition :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

buteijn says:

Wishing you a fantastic New Year!
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The_Photo_Boy says:

ace, great shot!

Happy New Year!
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displace says:

this is beautiful!
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D3 San Francisco says:

great shot! wishing you a happy 2009!
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dani.Co says:

Happy new year and congrats for the spectacular series of photos!
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♥Lallie♥ says:

amazing work! happy new year!
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Patrick Ciebilski says:

Happy new year!
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alfacentauri says:

molto molto bella!
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Nicolas Moulin (Nimou) says:

Happy new year 2009 my friend
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ladyinpink says:

This is a stunningly beautiful piece of art. I do not usually appreciate sunsets in photos but this work makes me think twice. Thank you for sharing.
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Graphfruit says:

Wonderful!
Happy New Year everyone!
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DeDaniel says:

This is great!

I wish you a very happy newyear too!!
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3PASSA says:

A beautiful way to start into the new year. A very happy one to you and lots of fun with the D3X!
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jaeger43 says:

WOW, this is wonderful!
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45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Stunning colors and light !. Fantastic. Beautiful picture. Brilliant composition. Happy New Year !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

B Kap says:

Wowie kazowie Trey!

Love the colors and textures!

Merry Christmas and hoping you and yours have a Happy New Year!
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blurredfoto / Aron says:

Wishing you all the best for a visually stimulating 2009. Aron
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StafbulCZ says:

Great work!
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Jörg Dickmann says:

Great work as always. Happy new year Trey!! Keep it up in 2009. Best wishes.
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Ventura Carmona says:

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blankinglevel says:

Lovely Shot

Happy New Year!!
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fatboyke says:

I wish you & your family a Happy New Year & all the best in 2009.
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Walter Watzpatzkowski says:

Wonderful
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Lila Rose says:

What a glorious smilemaker! Have a wonderful day!
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nuska2008 says:

Una belleza!!!
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bikashdas says:

Trey, Wishing you a delightful Happy New Year and an Eventful one.
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Bernai Velarde Photography © says:

This is a great scenery and a beautiul place, you captured it perfectly!
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</Patrick> says:

As always: great shot!
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Mellard says:

Wonderful! - Happy new year!
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*Cake says:

Beautiful gorgeous burning tone :)
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chuckwheat says:

Further!
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bevcraigwhite says:

a glorious shot !!!
happy New Year to you !!!
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hk471 says:

Road of dreams..."The road to Elysium..."

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elysium
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Paolo Màrgari - paolomargari.it says:

stunning as usual! happy new year, great master!!
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Scoutress says:

Another beauty to add to your innumerable credits!

Happy New Year!
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stevewhis says:

happy new year and safe travels - great shot!
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Ragstatic says:

well you have been my contact for a while now ! discovery is mutual ;-) take care
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Kinryuu_JFJ says:

♥♥♥ A Very Happy New Year for you and yours ♥♥♥

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pinoyphotog says:

Thanks for visiting my stream!

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Aster-oid says:

Superb!
Happy New Year to you too!
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Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

All the best wishes for 2009 my friend!

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Frake S. says:

Nice Shot! and perfect name, one to remember!
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sgreco [deleted] says:

This is gorgeous! Looking at your photostream your work is inspiring and extraordinary. I was so impressed. I look forward to seeing more of it. Happy New Year!
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deboh76 says:

WOW great shot
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Yess says:

Ohhh, this is just...perfect!!! I love that depth on the path, like on the year!!
Happy new Year, dear!
Hugs!
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cyro brian says:

great shot and great post processing... happy new year
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Ikooo says:

Happy New Year
I really appreciate your love and friendship during 2008..
Keep shooting and uploading your wonderful images.
May you be blessed with happiness, love and good health. and your family a fabulous,healthy,prosperous and happy New Year !!
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janruss says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Color Photo Award - PREMIER -- Happy New Year!! 2009 is Here!!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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Your fantastic color picture is my winner!
Please add this photo to Color Photo Award - PREMIER
The road to BRONZE, SILVER or GOLD starts at PREMIER!
invited with SICI (2008-12-30)
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rapis60 says:

Gorgeous!!!!
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Patrick Campagnone says:

The clouds are simply incredible. I really like the colors and tone of this image. Happy New year.
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Yoan Bernabeu says:

Awesome!!

Happy 2009!!!
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fotophriendly says:

Gr8 sunset capture!
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AGrinberg says:

Happy New Year, Trey!

Great work, and I always appreciate your sharing of tech info.
Looking forward to more great photos.
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Stuck in Customs says:

Haha thanks all - and no, I am not an archeologist or a paleontologist... but I do have some that are friends and we sometimes have adventures!
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dragonseye says:

Wonderful photo and creation.

Happy New Year!
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Lienchen's Photography (busy) says:

Lucky shot! Great HDR ! Happy new year:)
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elsvo says:

Beautiful!
Happy 2009. :)
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gabrielescotto says:

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Roumiyah™ [deleted] says:

amazing !
happy new year :)
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vivsirena says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Passionate Inspirations - By Invitation Post 1, Comment 1, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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vivsirena says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ~"Heavenly Captures"`Invitation Only~, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

vivsirena says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ALL KINDS OF BEAUTY (NEW RULES! CHANGES!!!), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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