I had to post another shot from yesterday's walk with @ukandie1 as it really was quite an exception day. By today, it was gray again. But with over 250 photos AFTER deleting about 100 from the walk, I think I'll be posting more as well. Taken from the river walkway about a block or so east of where I was when posting yesterday's from the bridge. Thank you for your response to that one -- it really was an amazing day of reflections.
It's been over 20 years since I've been to Chicago but seeing your beautiful photos makes me wish I could go back and see the awesome sights again. There's almost a dreamy like quality to this shot, just lovely. Fav
OMG just breathtaking Taffy!! Could you arrange for that blue sky and fabulous reflections for us? LOL!! Your photos should really be part of Chicago's tourist adverts - as always stunning!! Huge Fav!!
I gave Ukandie a FAV and I will give one to you. Two different photos but wonderful. This captures a certain stillness which I suspect is purely imaginary on my part. But that's the art.
I like your rather dreamy processing on this shot. Like you I have a lot of usable shots from this walk, plus some that I took at Union Station whilst I was waiting for my train. I agree it was an exceptional day, and I am glad we made the most of it!
@pamknowler Yes, we've got an order in for perfect weather during your visit! Of course, since I took this, it's now gray skies and snow coming on Wednesday!
This is awesome. I love the range you've captured.
Is this an HDR, and if so can I ask for a quick method of what you did, and software?
Just for curiosity. :)
@stevecameras Hi Steve -- yes, this is HDR. I have 2 programs and can't remember which one this is. Most likely, Photomatix but possibly Aurora.
I'd found a tutorial on 'natural HDR' on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeG9Wm0-yXw - that I found to be very helpful. He uses Photomatix to illustrate and basically walks you through the light range that you need to have the photo work, but how to avoid the HDR-ish problem you get using presets. I highly recommend it.
Is this an HDR, and if so can I ask for a quick method of what you did, and software?
Just for curiosity. :)
I'd found a tutorial on 'natural HDR' on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeG9Wm0-yXw - that I found to be very helpful. He uses Photomatix to illustrate and basically walks you through the light range that you need to have the photo work, but how to avoid the HDR-ish problem you get using presets. I highly recommend it.