Roads to Somewhere

redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
edited August 9, 2012 in Landscapes
I have barely picked up my camera in recent months, stuck in a creative rut. I pulled out some of my old shots, looking for inspiration. I was drawn to my road shots since I am on a journey of a sort. I'm not sure where the road will lead artistically, but I know it will soon take me back to Maine! I am headed there in August and this time will be on the coast for part of the time. I'm hoping new sites will make for new inspiration.

For those of you who are on your own journeys, here are a few road shots. C&C always appreciated.

Good Shooting!

Lauren

1. McAllister Park in San Antonio - Shot with Lensbaby Double Optic glass
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2. Maine in Autumn - some of you have seen this one before
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3. Texas Hill Country along Hwy 337
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4. HDR - Spring road leading to Pilgrim Presbyterian Church in Gonzales County
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5. Rainy roads at Laity Lodge near Leakey, TX - Lensbaby Double Optic glass
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"But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

Lauren Blackwell
www.redleashphoto.com

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  • rontront Registered Users Posts: 1,473 Major grins
    edited June 28, 2012
    I really like #1 and #4 Lauren! #1 REALLY gives the illusion of speed. I think it is great!!

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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited June 28, 2012
    2 and 4 are quite nice. Really good job on the HDR in #4.
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2012
    Thanks, Alex.

    Thanks, Ron. Speed is definitely illusory here--I was taking a slow walk and practicing with my Lensbaby. I find it very hard to use but it can give some interesting results.
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • LightMagicLightMagic Registered Users Posts: 261 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2012
    Nice set. Especially like 2 and 4.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited July 1, 2012
    Good stuff, Lauren. I think we all hit flat spots in our photography interest level occasionally. I'll be interested to see what you produce from the Maine trip.

    Take care,

    Tom
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  • knapphknapph Registered Users Posts: 142 Major grins
    edited July 1, 2012
    Lauren, We will have to see what we can find for you when you return to Maine. I like #4 for the angle you shot from in addition to the colors.
    Knapp
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  • wfellerwfeller Registered Users Posts: 2,625 Major grins
    edited July 3, 2012
    #2 & #4.

    Nice work!
    Anybody can do it.
  • lifeinfocuslifeinfocus Registered Users Posts: 1,461 Major grins
    edited July 3, 2012
    Like the low to the ground feeling on number four!

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  • DougReddingDougRedding Registered Users Posts: 28 Big grins
    edited July 3, 2012
    Great set. Love that you were confident enough to keep the roads off-center. #2 is gold for me.

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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited July 4, 2012
    I always love your road shots, Lauren. 2 and 4 are my favs. Especially 4, the processing is spot-on. My I ask which HDR tool you used here?
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  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited July 4, 2012
    Roads are so fascinating. #2 thumb.gifthumbthumb.gif
    Mary
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited July 5, 2012
    Thanks, everybody! I appreciate all the comments and encouragement.

    Joel - I use Photomatix Pro. Haven't used it for a while. This shot was actually from about 3 years ago.

    Knapp - I'm waiting to hear my family's schedule so I can see what day I can head to Portland and finally meet up with you and Ella. I will be in touch by IM.

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

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited July 5, 2012
    redleash wrote: »
    Joel - I use Photomatix Pro. Haven't used it for a while. This shot was actually from about 3 years ago.
    Thanks, Lauren. I used to use Photomatix Pro quite a bit around that era as well. Over time they kept changing the UI, and I've never been able to reproduce work like this with it since.
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  • Marc MuenchMarc Muench Registered Users Posts: 1,420 Major grins
    edited July 5, 2012
    Great post and pics Lauren
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited July 10, 2012
    Thanks, Marc!
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2012
    I like them all Lauren!
    #4 is my favorite pick thumb.gif
    Randy
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2012
    Thank you, Randy! This is a little church in the country east of San Antonio. It's one of my favorite areas to explore. Come on down sometime.

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

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • rmichaeldavisrmichaeldavis Registered Users Posts: 27 Big grins
    edited August 9, 2012
    Just joined Dgrin and came across your posts...love the shots, especially #4. Have read quite a bit about LensBaby but haven't tried them yet. Thank you for sharing!
    - Michael

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  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2012
    Wonderful works Lauren thumb.gifthumbthumb.gif 4 & 2 my favs :D in that order
    Michael
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