Dry Dock
Location: Mare Island Abandoned U.S. Naval Base Vallejo California
Technique: HDR (My first 3 shot HDR!)
Featured in Group:
“Posted: NO TRESPASSING” – February 14, 2009
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Could not do my normal HDR sequence which consists of 16 to 23 shots because of an annoying fence blocking my view. Even when I got my aperture set up so the fence wouldnt show, the framing just wasnt how I wanted it. So I had to prop my Baby (Camera) over the fence and did Auto Bracketing instead, bummer.
Hope You all like it!
...Ben…
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The “Live Long & Dream” group – November 2008
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MKWhite
Looks great, Ben :) Have you ever compared a 3 shot with a 23 of the same subject?
Ben Pacificar replied
With this shot I had to do a bit more dodging than usual because the shadows didnt have the depth I was looking for and the highlights made the sky look YUCKY! I just hoping the Dock itself draws more attention than the sky.
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Ben Pacificar
Yes I have, it almost looks the same when coming out of Photomatix but when I start working on it in CS2 there just isnt enough information there for me to do what I want with it.
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Nicholas Averre
Super work Ben, it worked out a treat!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Nicholas glad You like it!
...Ben…
Shelly Hiebert
Just when I think I want to dive into this HDR stuff I start reading discriptions and feel overwhelmed! One day I will tackle it but untill then I will feast upon your amazing work. Absolutely love this Ben :)
Ben Pacificar replied
Hey girl why wait? As long as You got me to help You diving into is a cinch!
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fauselr
beautiful shot
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Fauselr!
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Jared D White
You’re a master!
Thanks again for all the help!
Ben Pacificar replied
Way too kind there Bra! And anytime for the help!
...Ben…
Andy Mueller IPA
Your normal HDR’s consist of 16-23 shots? Holy smokes …. What exposure value difference between them? No wonder your HDR look like noone elses do. But even this 3 shot HDR is fantastic.
Ben Pacificar replied
Some folks do question why so many? I always say why not?!
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Jeff Burns
GORGEOUS WOW
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Bra!
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Tyler Thomas
Even bracketed, it is awesome.
Ben Pacificar replied
Always a pleasure hearing from You Tyler! And I still want that 1D!
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Karen Zimmerman
Fantastic image!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Karen!
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Di Jenkins
I like it Ben!! You certainly find some interesting places … wow .. normally 16-23 shots in HDR? I must be lazy … only using 3!!! LOL! No wonder your work looks so incredible!
Ben Pacificar replied
Its perty much the same girl, I just go overboard at times. Thanks Much for always taking the time to comment!
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handprintz
Great perspective those ships must be huge that fit in here !!
Ben Pacificar replied
Actually when I was growing up in Yokosuka Naval base in Japan the dry docks were even bigger! Thanks Much Trudi!
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AARDVARK
Good stuff again Ben.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Aardvark!
...Ben…
Andy Mueller IPA
Ben, but what bracketed exposure difference do you choose for all 16-23 shots? Surely not -1 / +1? Would love to know the answer to this.
Ben Pacificar replied
Actually I only did +\- 3 for this shot but on the multiple images i move my shutter speed in increments of 2 on my dial settings.
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Andy Mueller IPA
Gotcha, thanks
Ben Pacificar replied
Im sure Your probably do this already Bra but do You set Your white balance manually?
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Andy Mueller IPA
Usually I always set my white balance manually. But come to think of it, most of my HDR images I probably had it in Auto (I was not familiar with setting it manually then). So for this shot, what did you set it to? Sunshine I presume?
Ben Pacificar replied
I set my White balance at custom using a white balance lens cap. I used to use a white card but the lens cap is a bit more convenient.
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rubyred
This is such a nice image, love the treatment.
Ben Pacificar replied
Glad You like it Ruby!
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jnisbet
Good call on stoping at the base. You did a great job on the dry dock.
Jim…
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Bra!
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Kimberly Palmer
this is one place I don’t think I’ve ever been, Ben. Looks really cool, the way you treated it with the HDR… awesome!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Kimberly, Im still bowing down to the winner of the Western United States challenge!
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Kimberly Palmer
ooooh sheeeeeesh. =-)
Philip Johnson
16+ shots I’m thinking, how much storage space would that require on my computer is every HDR shot I took = 16+ shots
Great work Ben
Brendan Schoon
Wonderful shot!! Great HDR!! Truly an amazing shot!! Very well done.
Brendan
Ben Pacificar replied
After saving the final image most folks just delete the raws but I dont which is why I have 2 TB drives on a raid one pewter!
...Ben…
Ben Pacificar replied
Oops sori Duck that reply was meant for Philip! Thanks Much for the comment though!
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Oswald
Looks good. Reminds me of HalfLife 2. Strong composition although I’d like to see more symmetry. Regards.
Antanas
Great work, well done
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Antanas!
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E.R. Bazor
Wonderful HDR image!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Bazor!
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Christian Hartung
sick as work mate, well done
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Christian!
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K.D. Hemi
Absolutely amazing!!!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much K.D.!
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Maria Murphy
JUST CALLED TO SAY HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Maria and Happy New Year to You also!
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Simon Duckworth
lovely shot, lots of depth and interest… brill
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Simon!
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Laurie Search
Awesome!!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Laurie!
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shakey
wow love it Ben.
Ben Pacificar replied
Maraming Salamat Shakey!
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Gavin J Hawley
Gtreat HDR, well done.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Gavin!
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Robert Armstrong
Wow! Magnificent!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Robert!
...Ben…