San Antonio Mission Espada in HDR

redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
edited July 30, 2010 in Other Cool Shots
I did a brief shoot at one of the missions last week. This is Mission Espada, the first mission in Texas. Here is a link:
http://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/espada.htm.

These were shot about 0730 in the morning so I had a bit of early light on the facade of the sanctuary. I have only processed a couple of shots but I really like this one and wanted to share. I did a little tweaking with the perspective tool in PS in the black and white one, to straighten the walls. I think it looks better. Looking for some C&C on both shots.

Thanks,
Lauren

#1. Mission Espada - 3 exposure HDR f/11; -1/0/+1
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2. B&W version
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"But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

Lauren Blackwell
www.redleashphoto.com

Comments

  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2010
    Lauren,

    I like it. Much better than my effort when I was there.

    I do prefer the color.

    Sam
    www.samlinvillephotography.com
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2010
    Hi Lauren,

    Excellent.clap.gifclap I much prefer the color version. It seems so much more " alive ". Your application of HDR was very well done....looks very natural.
    This one goes into the winner column for sure.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2010
    The color one is very nice Lauren thumb.gif

    I've lost my list for the missions. Obviously this is a morning location!
    Randy
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2010
    Well done. thumb.gifthumbthumb.gif I also admire your color image version and its PP.
    Michael
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2010
    Thanks, everyone! I appreciate your comments and positive votes. :D

    Randy - I'll try to keep tabs on the timing for the missions and send you a list. Look me up next time you are here!

    Sam - I never saw your missions shots. Which ones did you end up going to?

    Lauren
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2010
    OH my goodness Lauren, you're doing HDR!!!
    I love the black and white version, it's my favorite of the too, but I also really like the color version. It's a win/win.
    Liz A.
    _________
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2010
    Howdy Lauren,

    These are very nicely done, just the right amount of HDR to add
    that feel and look but not "over done".

    Love seeing the Classic Missions.
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited July 29, 2010
    Liz - Yes, I do shoot HDR sometimes. Actually, I shoot a lot of brackets but end up not processing most of them for HDR. I do sometimes use them for blending shots in PS.

    Craig - Thanks for the comment. Come on down to this part of Texas sometime and we'll go shoot the missions.

    Lauren
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • SnowgirlSnowgirl Registered Users Posts: 2,155 Major grins
    edited July 29, 2010
    Hi Lauren. Yeah - my vote goes to the colour one. Nice processing.
    Creating visual and verbal images that resonate with you.
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  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited July 30, 2010
    I'm different -- I like the BW one :D
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
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