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A previously unprocessed shot, but I've been experimenting with blending techniques so I thought I'd whack this one up.

Taken on our first night in Cornwall last year ... a fine week of weather it was too Smile

Catch up in a bit ... chief cook, bottle washer and taxi driver this evening Wink

Paul

EDIT: Just stuck up a variant showing the central exposure [prior to blending] as a comparison.

Camera:Canon EOS 7D
Lens:Sigma 10-20mm EX
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Date Taken:27 Aug 2011 - 12:00 AM
Aperture:f/14
ISO:100
Exposure Mode:Manual
Metering Mode:Pattern
Title:St Just Sunset ...
Username:sut68 sut68
Uploaded:16 May 2012 - 6:33 PM
Tags:Cape cornwall, Landscape / travel, Reflections, Rocks, Sea, St just
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sut68
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16 May 2012 - 6:57 PM
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Shhhh ... keep the noise down you lot Wink

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Steve-T
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16 May 2012 - 7:12 PM
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Great light - blending looks good! Steve

Richsr
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16 May 2012 - 7:15 PM
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Getting to grips with luminous masking then Paul!
R.

sut68
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16 May 2012 - 7:18 PM
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Trying to Richard ... trying to Smile

Cheers guys,
Paul

WhiteRose1
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16 May 2012 - 7:29 PM
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Could do with some of this treatment on a few of mine Tongue. Works well.

Dave

cassiecat
16 May 2012 - 7:30 PM
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interesting technique, good effect here. like the golden glow on the rocks.lesley

rontear
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16 May 2012 - 7:32 PM
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Rich sunset Paul, glorious glow.
Ron.

Cor
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16 May 2012 - 7:38 PM
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Agree with Ron 10*****
cor.

DalesLass
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16 May 2012 - 8:10 PM
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A fabulous sunset, I like your processing.

fazzer
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16 May 2012 - 8:33 PM
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nicely done,great shot

sut68
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16 May 2012 - 8:33 PM
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Thanks lads 'n lasses Smile

Lillian
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16 May 2012 - 8:42 PM
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Cape Cornwall, was there two weeks ago. you have really captured
the sunset so well.looks like from Priest Cove, which in itself is a beautiful little cove
I like the colours captured on the rocks with the gorgeous sea
perfect Paul
Lillian

sut68
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16 May 2012 - 8:45 PM
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It's a fabulous Cove isn't it Lillian. We were blessed with some fine conditions that particular evening in the company of Mr Bill [BillyGoatGruff] Barraclough. His lovely wife was watching tv back at out cottage with Beth - my step daughter.

A HUGE thanks too for your UA, that really does mean a lot ... cheers GrinGrin

Paul

BillyGoatGruff
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16 May 2012 - 8:49 PM
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Another badge for you...don't let it go to your head, now Wink

sut68
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16 May 2012 - 8:51 PM
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I'll try not to Bill Grin Wink Tongue

Eviscera
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16 May 2012 - 8:54 PM
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You always knew the grads were gonna kill the finesse Wink

Well processed mate.

derekhansen
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16 May 2012 - 8:58 PM
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Bags of impact in this one Paul. Excellent processing.
Derek

sut68
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16 May 2012 - 9:12 PM
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Quote: You always knew the grads were gonna kill the finesse Wink

LOL ... I'm still an advocate of those little bits of resin and glass mate, but can see the advantages of 'cheating' Wink

Cheers guys,
Paul

ianrobinson
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17 May 2012 - 9:41 PM
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v1 for me plse, as the sun is not so blown out.
Love the light falling on the stones and the use of slow shutter speeds, comp is good too.

Ian

ianrobinson
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17 May 2012 - 9:44 PM
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oh by the way the little water mark detracts from the image as the eye gets drawn to it, sorry just my view, the image is wonderful and really should not be spoilt by the thing at the bottom.

Ian

sut68
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17 May 2012 - 11:43 PM
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No problem Ian, but the 'watermark' works on a couple of levels. Having had a few images stolen of late, it's slightly more of a deterrent to the would-be thief than my usual branding and also if you have a smart phone with the correct app it allows you to scan it and be taken ... well, I'll let you see where it goes Wink

Sorry if it bothers you but it's there for my greater good ... honest!!! Grin

Paul

IanFlindt
18 May 2012 - 1:33 PM
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A fine image, Paul, and it's great to see the pre-blending variant as well.

sut68
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18 May 2012 - 6:06 PM
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Thanks Ian ... I was quite happy with the original TBH, but the blended version has made me go back and look at any other bracketed exposures to see if they can be improved easily!!!

Paul

SueEley
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18 May 2012 - 6:44 PM
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Great shot - great technique

sut68
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19 May 2012 - 9:04 AM
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Thank you Sue ... have a great weekend!!!

Nick_w
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19 May 2012 - 1:11 PM
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You a convert then Wink.

Could have done with a few more in the bracket sequence, also helps get a smoother transition but I'm sure you will be experimenting a bit more now.

sut68
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19 May 2012 - 1:27 PM
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Not a convert per sé mate but I'm all for anything that can help me improve my shots.

As for the transitions I can't say I'm at all unhappy with this one due to the contrast at the time, maybe on more subtle lighting conditions that will then come to the fore ... still playing though Smile

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