California State Capital
Location: Sacramento California
Technique: HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Workflow: 6+ Raws – Matix – Finalized in Cs4
Equip: Canon 5D OG
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A very challenging image to edit indeed. Setting the custom white balance was the easy part, compensating for the spot light streaming down the statue creating the light blue aura was the hard part. Was able to blend the colors to match for the ceiling and statue but the flooring had to be totally desaturated then later tinted with a yellow layer at about 7% opacity.
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Featured in Group:
“American Southwest” – May 6, 2009
“Northern California Style” – May 8, 2009
California State Capital belongs to the following groups:
American Southwest , Canon DSLR (One Image Per Day & A Canon Camera Must Be In The Description Before It's Accepted), Core [C.O.R.E], Live, Love, Dream: , Northern California Style (4 art per day) , Pinoy Arthaus, Rustic, Travel and Adventure, United States, Vibrant and Vivid Color and Western United States Artists and Photographers
J.K. York
truly awesome interior work. perfect balance and symmetry. top shelf HDR processing. bravo.
Ben Pacificar replied
Way too kind there Bra.3 Thanks Much for the comment!
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shakey
wow ,superb.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Shakey!
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BigD
Excellent treatment, Ben
Ben Pacificar replied
As always Thanks Much D!
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Kimberly Palmer
Very cool shot – I love that little man sitting at the desk.
Ben Pacificar replied
I believe he is single Kim, I can set You up if You like! LOL!
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Alex Stojan
You never fail to impress me Ben with your tone mapping skills. Absolutely love it.
Ben Pacificar replied
Just got lucky with this one Alex. I had a serious Cyan & Blue issue straight down the middle of this image due to a spot light of some sort focused on the statue. Had to layer in the ol “Photo filter” (Deep Yellow) in cs4 just to even out the middle section.
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jerry alcantara
amazing!
Ben Pacificar replied
Maraming Salamat Pare!
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pene
wow !!!
fantastic shot !!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Pene! Im doing a photo shoot soon for a local Odies car show. When I get everything together and post some here on R&B let me know which one Your hubby might like.
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Andy Mueller
Holy crap Ben, this might just be your best one Ever …. but then I think that each time I see your work. Stunning, simply stunning!
Ben Pacificar replied
Went back to the “Over Saturation” look with the HDR due to the low lighting conditions. As You can see (The Lights) I had a very hard time with the highlights. I should have taken a single shot just for the lights and layered it in, oh well lesson learned.
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E.R. Bazor
Outstanding!
This puts a whole new spin on what that place looks like.
Cool.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Mr Host!
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igotmeacanon
splendid hdr treatment mate love it, great subject too
Ben Pacificar replied
Means a lot coming from a fellow HDRtist as Yourself! Love Your long exposure images as well.
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Kenny Gulley Jr.
insane HDR
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Kenny!
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pinkT
Nice Shot. Where is this building? By the way Jer is doing fine.
Ben Pacificar replied
This is the capital in downtown Sacramento.
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Wendi Donaldson
Beautiful dome shot, Ben!! Lovely HDR work too.
Ben Pacificar replied
As always, Thanks Much Wendi!
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Kasey Cline
OH WOW This is incredible….Such an amazing piece. Your HDR Work is outstanding!!!! This is fabulous! LOVE IT!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Ms Host!
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Voytek Swiderski
Sweet. Your HDR stuff is really impressive. Keep up the good work.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Voytek, Much appreciated!
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JeremiahB
Doin pretty good Ben A little dark though….. lol. just kidden great job homie
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Bra!
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Lindsay Oram
Wow this is fantastic. Great framing and tones
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Lindsay!
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Kasey Cline
Ben Pacificar replied
An Honor, Thanks Much for the feature Ms Host!
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Andrew Murrell
AMAZING!!! This HDR is wonderful and really shows what HDR can do to an image. One of the best
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much for taking the time to comment on my image Andrew, it is greatly appreciated!
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Tama Blough
Congrats on your Northern Cal feature, Ben – nice work!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Tama!
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LindaJBazor
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Mrs Host!
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Marlon Ting
i love this picture reminds me of a fancy painting you would see on a vintage home. nice work.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Marlon! Any relation to Mr Jer Barker?
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Marlon Ting
yes hes married to my cousin. im PinkT cousin as well.
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding,
SD Smart
Stunning result. Thanks for sharing the details of the difficult light combination.
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Shane!
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toby snelgrove...
you are quite inspiring … I am quite smitten with HDR .. you have definitely caught my eye … fab work
Nour Kasem
AMAZING! love it
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Nour!
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Heloisa Castro
splendid!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Heloisa!
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MDC DiGi PiCS 9 days ago
Another outstanding work Ben. very well done.