La Pedrera Arches by jyokota

La Pedrera Arches

La Pedrera has arches galore -- I captured a lot of them on my last trip there, and this time, I decided to use my "low light lens" which meant having restricted capture, and in this case, I had my 35mm on my camera.

This is one of those times I wonder if my choosing a highly obvious HDR is just too much . . . what do you think? I use Photomatix but considering trying Aurora.

Here's Taffy's in black and white: http://365project.org/taffy/365/2015-12-27
Photomatix has lots of different choices! I think if you have chosen this - then that is what appeals to you! Sometimes I think the softer versions are better!
December 28th, 2015  
superb shot, like this a lot
December 28th, 2015  
Another beautiful image from La Pedrera. The eye cannot help but follow those delightful curves.
December 28th, 2015  
I don't think you need to tinker with this too much. The lines and perspective already make it great.
December 28th, 2015  
cool lines
December 28th, 2015  
Junko, I think this looks amazing. It is obviously a HDR to me, but it works well with the textures and lines.
December 28th, 2015  
I like the rich texture the HDR gives to the bricks. Nice processing!
December 28th, 2015  
Really cool! Beautiful lines and perspective.
December 28th, 2015  
Beautiful capture with amazing POV and texture
December 28th, 2015  
Stunning capture!
December 28th, 2015  
Wonderful pov lines and textures
December 28th, 2015  
Wow! Stunning shot and great use of lines. I can see this as a killer B&W shot.. Fave
December 28th, 2015  
Not too much at all -- love the emphasis on the curves!!
December 28th, 2015  
The light makes it - beautiful sweep.
December 28th, 2015  
I just love the lines in this. Fantastic composition!
December 28th, 2015  
Very nice image!
December 28th, 2015  
Personally, I think your processing works very well Junko, it shows all the smaller details to best advantage. I'm a fan of HDR (why not use all your captured data?) so it wouldn't worry me anyway. I've been using Aurora for a little while now and consider it much better than Photomatix and I haven't even used it to its full capacity yet.
December 28th, 2015  
Great lines
December 29th, 2015  
Love the gentle sweep of all the lines - it's interesting to look at both versions - Taffy's b&w and your color - both have so much going for them. The detail is just amazing.
December 29th, 2015  
Incredible picture and perspective. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
December 29th, 2015  
I like it! Very abstract and great lines and texture.
December 29th, 2015  
I like the HDR and don't think it's over the top. It's been great to see your photos of these amazing works of art and architecture and to contrast them with Taffy's. You two are quite a team. I've enjoyed seeing Barcelona
with you.
December 29th, 2015  
This is well done, no halos or unnatural glow...perfectly rendered HDR! On top of that its a beautiful composition. Makes me want to visit this!
December 29th, 2015  
Sort of like a brick comet trail.
December 29th, 2015  
I think this was a beautiful HDR outcome! Understated (I don't think I would have thought HDR) but was able to bring out the textures in brick. Love the arching lines!!
December 29th, 2015  
This didn't immediately shout SDR to me and it makes the brickwork details clear in a way that Taffy's B&W doesn't - hers is more figurative. This is a Fav for me. @taffy
December 29th, 2015  
Super lines and angle! I like the texture, too.
December 29th, 2015  
great pov, so abstract.
December 30th, 2015  
Very cool POV. I really like the lines, and also the subtle colors in the bricks. Makes me think of little mini stained glass windows.
December 30th, 2015  
Love the curves and colours and textures!! I like your HDR processing here - really suits this subject!! Fav!
December 30th, 2015  
Wonderful perspective.
December 30th, 2015  
@bobfoto -- Jason!!!! So glad to "see" you! Thanks for coming back for a visit . . . might we see you around more in 2016?
December 31st, 2015  
Love the lines and textures in this shot... the HDR brings out the textures and the colors of the brick very nicely. I have really enjoyed seeing Barcelona through your lens. Happy New Year to you and your husband, Junko. Looking forward to some fun photo opps in 2016! :)
December 31st, 2015  
@jyokota - I am thinking about it...
January 2nd, 2016  
@bobfoto Yes please. :) Junko this is stunning--trying to drop in on some photos!
January 3rd, 2016  
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