Extremely proud of this pic.

DLJJ3399 · 11-29-2006, 11:27 PM

Nice photo. I like it. Good job.

AW330i · 11-29-2006, 11:40 PM

very nice!

BiggieJ · 11-29-2006, 11:56 PM

nice picture

you should really think about setting up a online shop where people can buy your work. invest in a large-format printer and your in business! id buy one for my house.

Gripster · 11-30-2006, 01:00 AM

Dude, that's awesome. I work minutes from there. Would you mind posting your exif?

I'm guessing tiny aperture, low iso, long exposure. right?

cm3rc · 11-30-2006, 01:16 AM

GREAT photos looks like that one place i recognized on the 5 freeway going to SD

puck724 · 11-30-2006, 01:41 AM

siiiick

Ray · 11-30-2006, 01:44 AM

That photo is amazing!

John · 11-30-2006, 07:05 AM

excellent work as always. some of the best photos come from your shots diesel.

so when you gonna come to the eastcoast and give us some photoshoots

Josh49 · 11-30-2006, 08:10 AM

Well done!! Incredible pic..

sixspeedsam · 11-30-2006, 09:28 AM

Very nice photo

Somebody may have already mentioned it ... a lot of landscape photographers expose for the highs and lows and then combine the images in their editing software to get the dynamic range they desire in the photo.

Example: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tu...blending.shtml

Gripster · 11-30-2006, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gripster

Dude, that's awesome. I work minutes from there. Would you mind posting your exif?

I'm guessing tiny aperture, low iso, long exposure. right?

Ahh... nevermind. It's HDR like sixspeedsam said, right?

diesel007 · 11-30-2006, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gripster

Ahh... nevermind. It's HDR like sixspeedsam said, right?

Something like that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixspeedsam

Very nice photo

Somebody may have already mentioned it ... a lot of landscape photographers expose for the highs and lows and then combine the images in their editing software to get the dynamic range they desire in the photo.

Example: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tu...blending.shtml

Thanks.

That technique is used a lot in automotive photography. I guess if your really good a blending layers in Pshop its the easier way to go. The only problem is anyone with a decent eye for this stuff will be able to see the post editing work. For the first example posted on that site he could of used strobes for a much more realistic photo.

Gripster · 11-30-2006, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diesel007

Something like that.

Alright. Now you've got me really curious... Is this a patented 'diesel007' technique? If not, then cmon man, tell us how you're doing it!

If it's patented, then just PM me. I promise not to tell anyone...

dejav0o · 11-30-2006, 12:10 PM

Great pic.... maybe you could show me a thing or two. Just got myself a SLR for the first time, and still trying to figure out how to use it correctly.

sixspeedsam · 11-30-2006, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gripster

Alright. Now you've got me really curious... Is this a patented 'diesel007' technique? If not, then cmon man, tell us how you're doing it!

If it's patented, then just PM me. I promise not to tell anyone...

I'm gonna guess --

1. Tripod!
2. Stop down for DOF
3. Longer exposure

Bracket just for kicks to see what happens. Digital film is free

BTW, Diesel did you post process this image in any way?

diesel007 · 11-30-2006, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gripster

Alright. Now you've got me really curious... Is this a patented 'diesel007' technique? If not, then cmon man, tell us how you're doing it!

If it's patented, then just PM me. I promise not to tell anyone...

Haha I am not good enough to patent my techniques yet. I threw in the WINK because you have the settings correct.

Long shutter, ISO 200, yada yada.

The key was getting a nice stream of headlights from the evening traffic, while still marinating the natural lighting of the falling sun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dejav0o

Great pic.... maybe you could show me a thing or two. Just got myself a SLR for the first time, and still trying to figure out how to use it correctly.

My best advice is to go out and shoot. The rest will come in time. Post your work where other more experienced photographers can view and critique it. I have never read one book on photography or taken any classes. I have learned everything through trial error and listening to others.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixspeedsam

I'm gonna guess --

1. Tripod!
2. Stop down for DOF
3. Longer exposure

Bracket just for kicks to see what happens. Digital film is free

BTW, Diesel did you post process this image in any way?

I spent about 10min in post work no layers just enhanced the colors in various places

Gripster · 11-30-2006, 01:35 PM

Well it's an awesome photo. I figured it must have been HDR because the exposure is spot on (except maybe just a little darkness under the bridge).

You should print it 20x30, frame it and then sell to the La Jolla/Del Mar residents for $$$.

----

Trial and error is good advice, although I thought Rick Sammon's complete guide to digital photography was a good start. Exposure and dof control are difficult concepts to grasp without some pointers. I'm just glad I got to learn with digital. I can't imagine the cost of learning and wasted rolls I would have had using regular film!

Nikki · 11-30-2006, 02:12 PM

lol i made it purple :P

Gripster · 11-30-2006, 03:12 PM

Nikki - Are you huge Prince fan or something? Purple this, purple that.

I do like the effect though.

Nikki · 11-30-2006, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gripster

Nikki - Are you huge Prince fan or something? Purple this, purple that.

I do like the effect though.

hahaha I love purple and I love Prince!

BimmerSD · 11-30-2006, 05:13 PM

Beautiful pic Diesel. i love to cruise in this area whenever i can and am always awstruck by the landscape. would you mind PM'ing me the original size?

Ryan.M · 11-30-2006, 05:49 PM

awesome photo

Nice work!

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