Retired Trucker
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Location: Highway 37 West of Vallejo California
Technique: HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Equipment: Canon 5D (Not Mark II)
Workflow: 6+ Raws – Photomatix – Finalized in Cs4
Havent done too many HDR shots lately, had to be reminded by a fellow bubbler that I have to get out more and take a break from putting up the Christmas lights.
Shot this on the way home from the Niners & Rams game in San Francisco. My good friends daughter sang our National Anthem at the opening game an was nice enough to hand over some entertainment passes which allowed me to have field access, Thanks Marcy!
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Home Page Feature:
May 22, 2009
Featured in Groups:
“Rustic” – November 24, 2008
“Abandoned Unwanted & worth saving” – December 1, 2008
“Live Love Dream” – December 1, 2008
“Rusty Crusty & falling to bits” – December 3, 2008
“Nature’s Reclamation ” – January 17, 2009
“The Addicted Photographer” – January 26, 2009
“The Addicted Photographer” – January 28, 2009 (Truck Show Winner)
“Rustic” – February 4, 2009
“All Trucks” – March 5, 2009
“HDR Photography” – April 7, 2009
“Unwanted & Abandoned” – May 9, 2009
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Retired Trucker belongs to the following groups:
Abandoned Dark Creepy, Canon DSLR (One Image Per Day & A Canon Camera Must Be In The Description Before It's Accepted), Classic Cars Worldwide, Core [C.O.R.E], HDR Photography (3 Photos per 24hr-day), Live, Love, Dream: , Nature's Reclamation, Pinoy Arthaus, Rustic, United States, Unwanted , Abandoned & Saved Through Preservation. and Western United States Artists and Photographers
TFFDavid
Fantastic work Ben.
Your HDR work is always stunning, as good as anyones.
Ben Pacificar replied
Way too kind there David!
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Cheryl Dunning
wow…just stunning
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Cheryl!
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Jonicool
Awesome!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Joni!
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Shelly Hiebert
Awe man I love your work Ben! This is fabulous as always! Great angle and amazing detail. Love the title as well :)
Ben Pacificar replied
Shot this on the way home after the niners game in Frisco. Thanks for da comment girl!
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Andrew Hoisington
You do some incredible HDR’s. This one is an instant fav!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Glad You like it Andrew!
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Andy Mueller
That is just AWESOME !!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Always a pleasure getting a comment from You Andy!
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fauselr
Amazing shot
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Fauselr!
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Shelly Hiebert
Love how you just casually shot this on the way home from a game!
Di Jenkins
Brilliant work – nice tight comp, great angle & fabulous HDR treatment! Well done! FAV!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Di!
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Michelle *
Stunning!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Micelle!
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randomdumping
Very well done. I like the lines.
Ben Pacificar replied
Glad You like it Random!
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dancinfreakshow
This is just too freakin awesome!!! Love the perspective you shot from and the HDR is so nice here:) Well done.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Dance!
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bensound
Great image Ben, nice & gritty & excellent use of the light.
Ben Pacificar replied
Always a pleasure hearing from My Bra!
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pene
fabulous shot !!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Pene!
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Steve Scully
Makes it look even older than it is, love the effect
Ben Pacificar replied
Sure does Bra, Thanks for the comment!
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PFrogg
Andy this is superb you just have to love it
inst fav
Ben Pacificar replied
Andy? Thanks anyways!
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Jared D White
great shot! the perspective is perfect, perfect HDR work
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks a bunch Jared!
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PFrogg
Sorry Ben i saw it on Andy’s favs
this is just Awsome work Ben
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much regardless PF!
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Rosalie Dale IPA
You are a legend in your own lifetime buddy!! Great image!
Ben Pacificar replied
Now if a magazine would just hire me that would be even better!
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pclark
Great affect Ben! Love it!
Ben Pacificar replied
Glad You like it Bra!
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LoveMy7Cs
What a fantastic find Ben!
This is great!
Ben Pacificar replied
As always Thanks Much 7C’s!
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George Lenz
beautiful imagery….well done….
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much George!
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Steve Chapple
Sensational use of HDR, great low perspective works very well here!
Ben Pacificar replied
Seem to be favoring the low shots lately, Thanks Much for the comment Steve!
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AARDVARK
Another good-un Ben.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Aardvark! Havent done HDR in awhile so I thought Id get back into it and this truck was just screamin for it to be done!
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Per E. Gunnarsen
Very cool HDR, great angle and old truck!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Per!
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Olivia Moore
Awesome work!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Olivia!
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Bill Dutting
Very nice work! In my favs…
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much for being in Your Favs Bill!
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Fremme
you’ve probably heard it all by now, so what else can i add, stunning angle, great subject for HDR, results are awesome, great shot
Ben Pacificar replied
Actually I take it all as if it were the first time! Thanks Much for taking the time to comment and view my work!
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Larry Butterworth
Its alive and breathing, fantastic
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Larry!
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CarolM
All I can say is that it doesn’t get much better than this. Excellent work!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much CarolM!
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Nature's Realm
This is exceptional work…...I can almost here the engine. – Dennis
mikepaulhamus
great shot.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much there Mike!
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Karen Zimmerman
I love your work!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Karen!
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handprintz
Great capture and treatment Ben
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Again Trudi!
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eXposure
superb!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much eXposure!
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jnisbet
good one benny. another keeper for the folio
jim…
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks for coming with me that day Bra!
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Kimberly Palmer
Awesome shot Ben! =) Sounds like you had a fantastic time out that day/evening.
Ben Pacificar replied
I was thinking about that city street scene You suggested a ways back while driving thru downtown Frisco but I was just a bit too tired after the game.
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nick board
Beautifully realised
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Nick!
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Candyworld
Wow! Nice Image :)
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Candy!
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Béla Török
Great work Ben!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Béla!
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James Howe
I like the look of the sky and the overall color balance. Nice composition as well. Nicely done!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much James!
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Robert Berry
Another Beauty my friend! Very nice processing!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Robert!
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Mark Ingram
Striking image that drws you in.
Congrats , this work has been featured in the rustic group
Ben Pacificar replied
An Honor to be in the Rustic group Mark, a pleasure just being a member. Thanks for selecting it.
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GayeL Art
Great image – awesome HDR work!!!!!!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Gaye! My good friend “Gary Rondez” which is also a bubbler shoots with an Olympus E510. Check him out. Thanks Much for the comment!
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bouldercreek
That’s just a great shot Ben.
Ben Pacificar replied
Glad You like it Boulder! Thanks for the comment!
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Okinawa
Wow great processing, I have never been able to achieve a soft HDR look like this.
Ben Pacificar replied
Seen Your work Bra, Looks fine to me! So Your in Japan now huh? I use to live in Yokosuka Naval base as a Military Brat for 7 Years, Love the People.
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amarica
Excellent Ben!! Congratulations on being featured in the Live, Love, Dream group!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Amarica! Happy Holidays!
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Garth Smith
Nice shot Ben,
Can’t believe that there’s hardly any comments on what makes this the picture it is. Sure its HDR which actualy often detracts from images for me. And its nice colour.
But the real feature of this shot is the angle of view, the persepective and the composition.
That is what makes it a great shot. Well done.
Ben Pacificar replied
You would make a good critic Garth, Honest and an eye for detail. I usually like to shoot vehicles low and with the angle that gives that “In Your face” look. Thanks Much for the comment!
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SueAnne
Congrates on your being featured it is very well deserved. This is terriffec, I love the angle and how very stomy the sky looks. Great old Truck…......
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much for the comment Sue! Been wanting to shoot this truck for some time.
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tonymarsh
Great shot. Congrats on the feature.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Tony!
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Marilyn Harris
Fabulous work Ben!!! Congratulations on your feature!! :o)
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much as always Blossom!
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Debra LINKEVICS
Fabulous. Images like this really appeal to me. Love it.
Ben Pacificar replied
Glad You like it Debbie!
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amarica
Congratulations Ben on being featured in the Rusty Crusty, Falling to Bits group!!!
Steve Liptrot
great shot Ben. Well done on the feature
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Steve!
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CraigsMom
This is awesome! I just saw it in the Retired Transport challenge, and just had to tell you how much I like it.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Mom!
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Tibby Steedly
Fantastic!!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Tibby!
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genaro1
nice work
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much BMR!
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stewart wilkins
Fantastic, & a sweet old truck too! How wide is the lens used in this?
Ben Pacificar replied
For this shot I used a 17-40 wide angle lens with the focal length set at exactly 19mm. Thanks Much for the comment!
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Lindsay Oram
This is awesome
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Lindsay!
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Steven Maynard
Nice take Ben
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Steve, love Your work also!
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mimi yoon
gorgeous…
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Mimi!
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Caroline Evans...
great subject and rendering
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Caroline!
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E.R. Bazor
This is such a cool photo!
Ben Pacificar replied
Glad You like it Bra!
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boondockMabel
looks like a ‘46 Chevy pickup .. would you believe I use to have one of these? Sure wish I had it again … had to double clutch to drive it … :} great shot
Ben Pacificar replied
Not sure bout the make of the Truck Mabel but I’m glad it brought back some memories for ya. Thanks Much for the comment.
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Dene Wessling
thats so cool love it
Ben Pacificar replied
Glad You like it Dene!
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CanonViews
Excellent image and processing.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Lain!
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Robert Armstrong
Yet another superb shot! Your work is stunning!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Rob!
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RavenSoul
WONDERFUL!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Raven!
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Jolie
What a sweet find! and a beautiful capture for nature’s reclamation challenge!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Jolie, I appreciate the nice comment!
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Jared D White
Hey bro!
add this beaut to Nature’s Reclamation so I can feature it :)
Anthony Vella
Excellent HDR work Ben….well done.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Anthony!
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GerryMac
outstanding Ben! amazing HDR treatment!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Bra!
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Mleahy
Beautiful, just makes you stop and stare… took me a few minutes to take my eyes off it. Great work
MichelleR
Congrats on the challenge win!! Well deserved with this image!! Great work!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Girl!
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BarbaraManis
Congratulations on your challenge win, very well deserving!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Barbara!
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Tracy DeVore
Congratulations on winning the “Truck Show” challenge in the Addicted Photographer group! Great shot. :)
~Tracy
Ben Pacificar replied
Much appreciated Tracy!
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Tim DeVore
Awesome shot Ben, congrats on your win in the Truck Show challenge!
~Tim
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Tim!
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MattGranz
Fantastic angle and treatment! They just don’t get much better than this.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Matt!
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AnnieSnel
Congratulations on your beautiful feature!! Wonderful shot!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Annie!
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Steve Cozart
Congrats on your win! This is certainly deserving!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Steve!
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misskitteh
amazing work – a well deserved win.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Kitteh!
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Mary Ann Reilly
Congrats. A beautiful image:)
Ben Pacificar replied
Maraming Salamat Mary! (Thanks Much)
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skyhorse
Congrat on the win, well deserved, this is stunning work!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Horse!
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Robert Armstrong
Congratulations! Fantastic work!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Robert!
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Tama Blough
Congrats! I voted for you!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Tama for the comment and the vote Tama!
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Paulette x
Excellent image, perfect perspective and light
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Paulette!
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oddoutlet
The HDR effect really works with this! Good shot too!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Outlet glad You like it!
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kristiane
Congratulations! .. marvellous shot and great work
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Kristiane!
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A90Six
Congrats on your win! So well deserved! Wonderful image!
:) Tony.
Ben Pacificar replied
Maraming Salamat Tony! (Thanks Much)
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Sheila Laurens
Amazing !! Congrats ;0)
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Sheila!
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Hayley Solich
Fabulous image. Congrats!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Hayley!
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Photomojo
Congratulations!!!!! Great work, well deserved!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Mojo!
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E.R. Bazor
Congratulations on the WIN!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Mr Host!
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guitarman
Awesome!!!! Congrats. on the win.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Guitar!
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JayneLogan
Congratulations! A Fab image among many in this challenge .. cheers!
Ben Pacificar replied
Much Thanks Jayne, Fan of Your Boudoir work.
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Wendi Donaldson
Wow!! this is such an amazing shot!! Congratulations on your very fine HDR work!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much for the comment and i just thought id tell You that “I Hate Your” for living in such a beautiful country! Someday I’ll make it there.
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LynnH64
Congratulations!! This is a superb work!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Lynn!
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tannyskori
gorgeous!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Tanny!
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Marilyn Harris
Brilliant work Ben!! Congratulations on your win!! :o)
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Blossom!
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laureenr
Well Done Ben it ouzes character and charm.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Laureen!
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Crowmanic
Well deserved win … totally brilliant
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Crow!
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Denis Dalby
Terrific shot Ben. Congrats!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Denis!
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Wayne Cook
Stunning image!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Wayne!
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Arek Rainczuk
Fantastic image Ben
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Arek!
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NAPaul
Fantastic image!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Nap!
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rebeccacuriel
WOWWWW!
congratulations on the truck show :)
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much for the comment Rebecca and God Bless!
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E.R. Bazor
Congratulations on the Feature!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Bazor!
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Maria Murphy
GREAT TREATMENT !!!!
OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Maria!
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stillme
congratulations—well deserved!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Stillme!
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toby snelgrove...
12/10 … in all respects
clizzio
I like this and I am drawn to other HDR shots. I didn’t know what HDR was until you explained what it stood for. Now I am curious about how to do it. Is it a setting on the camera or a treatment in photoshop?
Ben Pacificar replied
HDR is a combination of both and more. Maybe this might help, HDR TUTORIAL
clizzio
Thanks Ben, You are so kind for sharing the tutorial.
Ben Pacificar replied
You are very welcome girl, keep me up to date when You start doing it okay?
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Lois Bryan
wow!!!! wowowowowow!!! THIS is what HDR is all about … fabulous … in every way … wondeful textue, fabulous angle for the shot … and lookee at that magic sky!!!!! LOVE it!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Glad You like it Lois, Thans Much for the comment!
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Karen Zimmerman
Fantastic!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Karen!
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Andrew Harris
Wow !!! This looks amazing. How do you do it?
Ben Pacificar replied
Used a technique called “HDR”. Loads of fun if done correctly and irritating as hell when it comes out all wrong!
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EarthGipsy
Love it!
Ben Pacificar replied
Glad You like it Gipsy!
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martinilogic
couldn’t find the end of the comments to add my own….just joined the group so didn’t get to see this until just now. Fantastic image. love the HdR treatment here. It really works with this photo. Congrats.
Ben Pacificar replied
Im glad You took the time to get down here to the bottom and also taking the time to make a comment! Much Appreciated!
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LudaNayvelt
fantastic HDR
Ben Pacificar replied
Dobra Utra? Means Thank You right? Or was that Good Morning, Anyways Thanks Much for the comment.
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Joel Hall
Sweet shot, and an awesome find. Instant fav!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Joel!
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LavenderMoon
Thank you for honoring such an American icon in such a flattering and interesting way. This is just perfect. Perfect.
Ben Pacificar replied
And I Thank You for such a wonderful comment!
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Prasad
Breathtaking!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Prasad!
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jwinman
curious, how so much beauty can be found in decay and ruin…
Ben Pacificar replied
Your telling me Bra, I cant get enough of it. Love dilapidated subjects, so much texture especially when HDR is applied.
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sundawg7
Had to fave this Ben. Very dramatic and love the angle. Also well suited to HDR.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much for the Fav Sun!
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Philip Johnson
damn Ben i havent scrolled down that far for a while to leave a comment superb hdr congrats
Ben Pacificar replied
Im Glad You did Philip!
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Philip Johnson
PS even better viewed LARGER
Philip Johnson
PS even better viewed LARGER
Gavin J Hawley
Top shot mate. beautiful.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Gavin!
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Lindsay Oram
Nice angle
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Lindsay!
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Meike
Fantastic image!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Meike!
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geirkristiansen
Awesome work! Fav for sure!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Geirkristiansen!
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kathy s gillen...
fantastic work
Ben Pacificar replied
Glad You like it Kathy, Thanks Much for the comment!
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Rosalie Dale IPA
You’re STILL a legend mate – so pleased to see this receiving a Feature in the HDR Group – congrats
Ben Pacificar replied
Legend? Wow never heard that before! Always a pleasure hearing from You.
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thartranft
Makes me wish I had some talent. Amazing photo.
Ben Pacificar replied
Lukin at Your photos Friend I would say You have more talent than me. I cant seem to shoot “As Is” shots anymore without doing some work to it with software. Spoiled by technology I guess.
Any howz, Thanks Much for the comment! Where is Laurel anyways?
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thartranft
Thanks Ben I really appreciate that. HDR is an art of it’s own and you have some very impressive pieces. Laurel would be located in Central Maryland. Directly between Baltimore and DC. Thanks again for the compliment!
Sandy Stewart
The camera angle effectively adds a great perspective of presence to the old truck! The way the sun is hitting the truck and its warmth also adds a lovely sense of mood! Tasteful hdr work! : )
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Sandy!
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waitin' for rain
beautiful textures !
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Bra!
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dvande1
very cool and an awesome angle.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Dvande! Thats perty much how i like to shoot any type of vehicle, with that “In Your Face” type shot. Thanks Much for the comment.
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zabcoloma
wow, ganda talaga!
Ben Pacificar replied
Maraming Salamat ulit Pare!
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gabryshak
another one to add to your list!!
congrats on the homepage feature!!!
♥t
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Girl! Kinda funny, I was just thinking about it today when I would ever get on the homepage again then presto!
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BryanLee
Oh..awesome work..congrats on Home Page!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Bryan!
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BrookeJanis
awesome work
Ben Pacificar replied
Much appreciated Brooke!
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Tama Blough
Congrats on the home page, Ben!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Tama! Stoked!
...Ben…
greenfrog153
Congratulations on making the homepage!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Green!
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Di Jenkins
Great to see you on the homepage with this incredible image!! Congrats Ben!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Di! Nice to hear from You! Thanks Much from the comment!
Sharon Mau
It is a fantastic image Ben, congratulations on your many features! It is wonderful seeing it on the homepage this evening!
Ben Pacificar replied
Wow, such nice words. Thanks Much Sharon and Aloha!
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CapturedByKylie
Congratulations on the HDR Red Bubble Home Page feature! 23rd May 2009.
Ben Pacificar replied
Ohhh thats right, I believe was the 23rd in Australia cuz it was still the 22nd here Stateside. Regardless Thanks Much Kylie!
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Sundar Singh
Amazing shot mate!!!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Sundar!
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genaro1
great work
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Genaro!
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Stuart Baxter
Pure magic!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Stuart!
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david campbell
fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much David!
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Jesse Blyth
Beautiful!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Jesse!
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Janet Fikar
What a beautiful portfolio you have here! Keep them coming!
Carlo Cesar Ro... 25 days ago
Simply amazing!
suzannem73 16 days ago
Great HDR work. This is going right into favorites.