Dry Dock

Ben Pacificar

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…

Featured in:
The “Live Long & Dream” group – November 2008
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Dry Dock belongs to the following groups:

Abandoned Dark Creepy, Core [C.O.R.E], Dilapidated Buildings, Live, Love, Dream: , Nautical, Pinoy Arthaus, POSTED: No Trespassing, Rustic, United States, Unwanted , Abandoned & Saved Through Preservation., Vibrant and Vivid Color, War and Western United States Artists and Photographers
Dry Dock by Ben Pacificar
Dry Dock by Ben Pacificar
  • MKWhite

    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.

    ...Ben…

  • Ben Pacificar

    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.

    ...Ben…

  • Nicholas Averre

    Nicholas Averre

    Super work Ben, it worked out a treat!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Nicholas glad You like it!

    ...Ben…

  • Shelly Hiebert

    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!

    ...Ben…

  • fauselr

    fauselr

    beautiful shot

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Fauselr!

    ...Ben…

  • Jared D White

    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

    Andy Mueller

    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?!

    ...Ben…

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    GORGEOUS WOW

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks again Bra!

    ...Ben…

  • Tyler Thomas

    Tyler Thomas

    Even bracketed, it is awesome.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Always a pleasure hearing from You Tyler! And I still want that 1D!

    ...Ben…

  • Karen Zimmerman

    Karen Zimmerman

    Fantastic image!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Karen!

    ...Ben…

  • Di Jenkins

    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!

    ...Ben…

  • handprintz

    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!

    ...Ben…

  • AARDVARK

    AARDVARK

    Good stuff again Ben.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks again Aardvark!

    ...Ben…

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    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.

    ...Ben…

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    Gotcha, thanks

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Im sure Your probably do this already Bra but do You set Your white balance manually?

    ...Ben…

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    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.

    ...Ben…

  • rubyred

    rubyred

    This is such a nice image, love the treatment.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Glad You like it Ruby!

    ...Ben…

  • jnisbet

    jnisbet

    Good call on stoping at the base. You did a great job on the dry dock.
    Jim…

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Bra!

    ...Ben…

  • Kimberly Palmer

    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!

    ...Ben…

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    ooooh sheeeeeesh. =-)

  • Philip Johnson

    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

    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!

    ...Ben…

  • Oswald

    Oswald

    Looks good. Reminds me of HalfLife 2. Strong composition although I’d like to see more symmetry. Regards.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Great work, well done

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Antanas!

    ...Ben…

  • Rambler25

    Rambler25

    Wonderful HDR image!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Bazor!

    ...Ben…

  • Christian Hartung

    Christian Hartung

    sick as work mate, well done

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Christian!

    ...Ben…

  • K.D. Hemi

    K.D. Hemi

    Absolutely amazing!!!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much K.D.!

    ...Ben…

  • Maria Murphy

    Maria Murphy

    JUST CALLED TO SAY HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Maria and Happy New Year to You also!

    ...Ben…

  • Simon Duckworth

    Simon Duckworth

    lovely shot, lots of depth and interest… brill

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks again Simon!

    ...Ben…

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Awesome!!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Laurie!

    ...Ben…

  • shakey

    shakey

    wow love it Ben.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Maraming Salamat Shakey!

    ...Ben…

  • Gavin J Hawley

    Gavin J Hawley

    Gtreat HDR, well done.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks again Gavin!

    ...Ben…

  • Robert Armstrong

    Robert Armstrong

    Wow! Magnificent!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks again Robert!

    ...Ben…

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