Slammed

Ben Pacificar

Slammed

Location: Rancho Cordova California
Technique: HDR, Layering & Fractalized
Workflow: HDRd in Matix – Layered in Cs4 – Fractalized
Equip: Canon 5D OG

A wee bit late and a couple too many drinks while editing this image. Actually scrolled down most of the color palette and basically did a “eeni meeni miny mo” to select a color (#3c240a) and worked off the selection, hence a very busy & cluttered image.

Im thinking this is not gonna stay on the bubble very long. but this image did put a smile on my face because when folks say Dont Drink & Drive, It should also apply to Photographers Dont Drink & Edit!!!

Below are the originals along with some much needed clouds from an image I shot in the Philippines.

Featured in Group:
“HDR Photography” – May 22, 2009
“Canon DSLR” – May 25, 2009
“Redfields Pluggins” May 26, 2009

Homepage Feature:
May 23, 2009

Slammed belongs to the following groups:

# 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE , 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], Live, Love, Dream: , Redfield Plugins, United States, Vibrant and Vivid Color and Western United States Artists and Photographers
Slammed by Ben Pacificar
Slammed by Ben Pacificar
  • Lindsay Oram

    Lindsay Oram

    WOW. This is incredible/

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Still buzzing, Hehe! Thanks Much

    ...Ben…

  • Alex Stojan

    Alex Stojan

    Love it! The orange and the chrome are simply on fire. Awesome work :)

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Way too kind there Bra!

    ...Ben…

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic work

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Ms Host!

    ...Ben…

  • Paul Thompson Photography

    Paul Thompson ...

    Stunning work Ben

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Tommy!

    ...Ben…

  • Steve  Woodman

    Steve Woodman

    Great job!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Steve!

    ...Ben…

  • pclark

    pclark

    The color works great here Ben, Hey is that you in the bumper? Way to go!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Yes it is me in the Bumper, Too moch work to edit it out so I just left it.

    ...Ben…

  • Bill Dutting

    Bill Dutting

    ExcellenT! I vote to leave it on the Bubble…

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    I just might, Thanks Much for the comment Bill!

    ...Ben…

  • Mollys1

    Mollys1

    Fantastic Image, very creative and detailed, gives inspiration!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much for the comment Molly!

    ...Ben…

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    I say keep it on the bubble, it’s AWESOME…. or, drink drink drink. just kidding.

    Nice editing, Ben.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Yay! Another comment from Kimberly! LOL!

    ...Ben…

  • Robert Mullner

    Robert Mullner

    Fantastic shot…brilliant processing..crikey, I might have to drink more when I’m working on my shots..!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Just got lucky Bra, Dont even remember how many times I layered this sucker. Thanks Much for the comment!

    ...Ben…

  • toby snelgrove  IPA

    toby snelgrove...

    keep it … great comp .. nicely processed . it works …

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    If You say so Toby then I will! As always Thanks Much for all the support.

    ...Ben…

  • Kasey Cline

    Kasey Cline

    WOW Ben this is brilliant and awesome and outstanding and please don’t remove it….I would say that drinking and editing worked in this case! Instant Fav and I am in ahhhhhh once again over your talent! I so want to be like you when I grow up!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Never could handle compliments but I do appreciate it none the less. Thanks Much Ms Host for always leaving such nice comments.

    ...Ben…

  • alucinari

    alucinari

    well done

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Alucinari!

    ...Ben…

  • Noah .

    Noah .

    Wow! Nice!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Hey hows it goin Noah! I will never forget Your image “Braaawraaaarw”. Awesome image.

    ...Ben…

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    NEVER drink and drive, but I am thinking there should be a new rule that you must drink and edit from now on hahaha! I think this is absolutely awesome Ben! But your work is always fantastic and it is nice to see more from you! Hope you are well :)

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Problem is Shelly Im being a bit more selective of what I post, except for times like last nyt!

    ...Ben…

  • Victoria Kidgell

    Victoria Kidgell

    Fantastic shot! you have to keep it! I love all the amazing colours!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Glad You like it Victoria! Thanks Much for the comment!

    ...Ben…

  • TickerGirl

    TickerGirl

    This is awsome, love it!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Ticker!

    ...Ben…

  • Brandon Taylor

    Brandon Taylor

    very nicely done keep up the good work

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    I will certainly try Brandon, and sober might I add!

    ...Ben…

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    I didn’t know my comments were that special. = )

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    You helped name one of my images and Your one of my favorite Kali Photographers so of course Your Special.

  • macquaid

    macquaid

    Great surprise result.Regards.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Surprise is exactly what happened when I was done editing.

    ...Ben…

  • LoveMy7Cs

    LoveMy7Cs

    “eeni meeni miny mo”

    Obviously the way to go.
    Really like this….and I’m usually sober all the time.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Hey girl long time no see! Glad You like it and happy that You stopped by for a look see!

    ...Ben…

  • David Shayani

    David Shayani

    geeze man. That’s awesome.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Glad You like it Bra. Hey did You get my BMail?

    ...Ben…

  • jnisbet

    jnisbet

    way to go benny. This one is cool.
    Jim…

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Glad You like it Sir! Thanks Much for the tickets.

    ...Ben…

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    Aaaaaah, that is super sweet, thanks Ben!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    You are so welcome girl!

    ...Ben…

  • E.R. Bazor

    E.R. Bazor

    Stunning shot!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Mr Host!

    ...Ben…

  • Arek Rainczuk

    Arek Rainczuk

    Ben, this is an amazing shot and I love the edit you did, keep in on RB!
    Instant fav!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Just for that I will keep it on the Bubble, Thanks Much for the comment Arek!

    ...Ben…

  • Michael Parramore

    Michael Parramore

    Clap, Clap, Clap..bravo bravo Benny boy. Amazed me again..Just when I thought it couldnt get any better…

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much for the applause Bra, But im still waiting for You to post more work up on the Bubble.

    ...Ben…

  • zomboy

    zomboy

    man, you are gooooooood.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    So sorry Zomboy, I didnt reply to the comment You left on the other image because I only uploaded it as a “before shot”. Thanks Much for the comment.

    ...Ben…

  • Nick Ford

    Nick Ford

    Top notch….......... more drinking and editing, i say!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Yeehaa! I agree with You Nick! Maybe we can start a trend, Drinking/Editing parties?!

    ...Ben…

  • redrosedigital

    redrosedigital

    Fabulous post-processing! I think that everyone’s comments should convince you to leave this image up – it’s great. :-)

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Im now convinced to leave it on. I guess in a way I just didnt want to promote that Drinking goes well with editing!

    ...Ben…

  • zabcoloma

    zabcoloma

    great stuff!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Maraming Salamat Pare!

    ...Ben…

  • Kat36

    Kat36

    UNREAL- Looks amazing, great job!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Kat!

    ...Ben…

  • Kat36

    Kat36

    UNREAL- Looks amazing, great job!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much x 2 Kat!

    ...Ben…

  • rubyred

    rubyred

    Really nice! leave it up.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Will do Bra! Thanks Much for the comment.

    ...Ben…

  • Chanel2

    Chanel2

    Very cool. Definitely leave it up!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Done, its staying up!

    ...Ben…

  • ziko

    ziko

    Great work. very vivid

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Ziko!

    ...Ben…

  • AndyGii

    AndyGii

    Fantasic point of view

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Andy!

    ...Ben…

  • Albert Tsui

    Albert Tsui

    WHOA!!! =D

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Much appreciated Sir Albert!

    ...Ben…

  • Arni Katz

    Arni Katz

    Oh yeah baby! You get the “Blue Dot” award for this one! Woooohooo!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much for the Blue dot Bra! Is that Roswell in New Mexico Arni?

    ...Ben…

  • Jo Hawkins

    Jo Hawkins

    I think its great!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Jo!

    ...Ben…

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    Amazing beautiful work

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Much appreciated Hans!

    ...Ben…

  • Heather Hartkamp

    Heather Hartkamp

    This is a cracker of a shot – perfectly suited for HDR.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Glad You think so Heather because I sure had a hard time with this one. Guess I prefer shooting dark and grungy subjects.

    ...Ben…

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    I think I do my best work half cut??? LOL!!! fabulous anyway Ben! All your work is!

  • Tim Zwemer

    Tim Zwemer

    FUCKING WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (excuse the language!)

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    All good Tim! Thanks Much for the direct approach, I FUCKIN appreciate it!

    ...Ben…

  • Kristen  Caldwell

    Kristen Caldwell

    apparently drinking and editing DOES work!! LOL!! it’s worked for me in the past! LOL!! congrats on homepage! i think this image kicks some SERIOUS ass!!! you kick serious ASS!!!! congrats again ;-p

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much for all the kind words and the “OK’ to drink N edit! I just couldnt sleep that night n I was behind on the editing.

    ...Ben…

  • banrai

    banrai

    sublime and plainly great!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Banrai!

    ...Ben…

  • waitin' for rain

    waitin' for rain

    fantastic gold !

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Yup, couldnt resist shooting the ol classic mainly cuz of the color.

    ...Ben…

  • Joel Hall

    Joel Hall

    Love how you worked the colors here Ben. Congrats on the homepage feature!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Just got lucky Joel. Thanks Much for the comment and Congrats to You also on Your homepage feature!

    ...Ben…

  • CarbonCruisers

    CarbonCruisers

    Mate this is AWSOME !!
    The colour and detail to this is just so great.
    Angle , position and colour changing , Love It , well done :-)

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Glad You like it Carbon. As I mentioned above I just got lucky.

    ...Ben…

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Stunning image Ben! Nothing wrong with your editing! Others will see it differently! I can see how you take photos! Sort of bent down a bit and is that red car!! Which adds to the image by the way! Gorgeous! Fave!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Very kind words there girl, much appreciated. Your right about my angle of choice which is low and close, I just love that “In Your Face” type shot.

    ...Ben…

  • odarkeone

    odarkeone

    Great photo

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks again Odarkeone!

    ...Ben…

  • pene

    pene

    awesome !!

    congrats on the RB homepage feature !!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks again Ms Host! Still working on the others (Sober might I add).

    ...Ben…

  • Evan Steele

    Evan Steele

    WOW what a impacting photo. I wish I could edit like this when I’m sober, maybe I’ll try the drinking trick myself for editing.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Just got lucky Evan. It was hard on the eyes though cuz of all the layers, then when the Fractal was applied it was time to stop!

    ...Ben…

  • Robert  Berry

    Robert Berry

    Ben drinking or not this is a great capture and processing! The composition is great, the colors really pop and the best part is the image of you in the bumper taking the picture! Very nice work my friend!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Was going to take myself out of the image but I was just a bit too dizzy to do some in depth editing. As always, Thanks Much my fellow HDRtist!

    ...Ben…

  • FossilFox

    FossilFox

    Very Very cool.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Fossil!

    ...Ben…

  • phoggy

    phoggy

    this is awsome!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Glad You like it Phoggy, Mahalo for the comment!

    ...Ben…

  • LavenderMoon

    LavenderMoon

    CONGRATULATIONS ON THE HOME PAGE FEATURE!!!!!!!!! This is just a SPLENDID shot of a great old classic. The afterwork is tremendous and really adds a lot to the finished product. LOVE this!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Much appreciated Moon!

    ...Ben…

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Wonderful HDR, well done on making it to the Home page …

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Tom!

    ...Ben…

  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson

    congrats on home page its about time hdr was represented

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    I agree with You Mr Host! We sure dont get much respect do we? HeHe!

    ...Ben…

  • LavenderMoon

    LavenderMoon

    And don’t you dare take it down!! : )

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    You got it Bra! Its gonna have to stay now!

    ...Ben…

  • Schytso Designs

    Schytso Designs

    You should drink more!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    I hope my Wife doesnt see this! LOL!

    ...Ben…

  • Schytso Designs

    Schytso Designs

    And why stop there!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    I wont, at least till the weekend!

    ...Ben…

  • Ingrid *

    Ingrid *

    love it! Beautiful colors and angle

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Glad You like it and “Takk” for the comment?!

    ...Ben…

  • Larry Butterworth

    Larry Butterworth

    radical, congrats on the front page

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Mr Butterworth. It is an honor receiving a comment from an Artist like Yourself. Have always admired folks that create art with a brush\pencil.

    ...Ben…

  • ImagesFX

    ImagesFX

    oh come on, you’d remove this from RB…......too cluttered?...............you have underestimated the impact of this piece. It is dynamic and unusual and resonates…...jb

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Starting to see that now. Wasnt planning on posting it but the “Non Sober” part did anyways.

    ...Ben…

  • reflexio

    reflexio

    Spectaluar Ben, well done.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Reflexio!

    ...Ben…

  • Vagelis Georgariou

    Vagelis Georga...

    Stunning shot, well done on the home page

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Fagelisgeo!

    ...Ben…

  • Xadrik

    Xadrik

    Very Nice.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Xadrik!

    ...Ben…

  • E.R. Bazor

    E.R. Bazor

    Outstanding!
    Congratulations on the RB Home Page Feature!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Much appreciated Mr Host!

    ...Ben…

  • Robert Armstrong

    Robert Armstrong

    Totally awesome man! :-0

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much fellow HDRtist!

    ...Ben…

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    Wonderful image….within the image!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Rany!

    ...Ben…

  • Rob Toombs

    Rob Toombs

    Ouch.. Now that is what i call an image.. Awesome..

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Mahalo Rob for the comment!

    ...Ben…

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    This is awesome congrates on the home page, looks like editing and drinking do mix lol.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Only in this case sir! Thanks Much for the comment!

    ...Ben…

  • Richard  George

    Richard George

    What a fine piece of work!! Congratulations, well deserved indeed.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Mahalo for the comment Richard!

    ...Ben…

  • Cwithe .

    Cwithe .

    “Dont Drink & Edit!!!”
    hahaha

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    I havent since that night, Really! Arigato for the comment regardless!

    ...Ben…

  • RobertCharles

    RobertCharles

    ABSOLUTELY STUNNING IMAGE> bravo to you and congrats on your front page feature!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Robert!

    ...Ben…

  • Steve  Liptrot

    Steve Liptrot

    Great processing and well done on the homepage feature. I’m on there as well!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    So sorry Bra! I was on my way to leave a comment!

    ...Ben…

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    fabulous

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Justart!

    ...Ben…

  • EGNiTE

    EGNiTE

    just proves, the more outa ur mind you are, the better your work is. this is classic keep it on the bubble.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    I certainly will now!

    ...Ben…

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    wow Ben, this has so much impact!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Wow Paul, I finally got a comment from one of the founders of the bubble! Yeeeha!

    ...Ben…

  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson

    HDR ROCKS!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Surprised me to Mr Host! 2 days in a row!

    ...Ben…

  • SarahCatherine

    SarahCatherine

    Just Amazing !

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Mahalo Sarah!

    ...Ben…

  • loganhille

    loganhille

    BRILLIANT HDR

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Logan!

    ...Ben…

  • Kevin Bergen

    Kevin Bergen

    Ok, I mean this as a compliment: I really don’t get into car photography, but this one caught my eye, and I find it very engaging. I vote to leave it on RB. I really like what you’ve done with it! Now I have to go check out the rest of your ‘folio.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Id rather shoot old and grungy subjects but im running a bit short on locations without having to drive a couple hundred miles. Just so happens I did this shoot as a favor for a local charity.

    ...Ben…

  • deahna

    deahna

    This is absolutely stunning!!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Deahna!

    ...Ben…

  • Voytek Swiderski

    Voytek Swiderski

    Hell yeah! This is freakin’ awesome!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Glad You like it Voytek! San Dimas? Any relation to the movie “Bill & Teds Excellent adventures”?

    ...Ben…

  • redscorpion

    redscorpion

    Absolutely amazing!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Red!

    ...Ben…

  • cammiecakes

    cammiecakes

    WOW this is outstanding :)

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Cammie! Thanks Much Girl!

    ...Ben…

  • Karen  Chandler

    Karen Chandler

    This is absolutely gorgeous. Drinking or not your editing is great. Good work

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Glad You like it Girl!

    ...Ben…

  • OZZREBELXTI

    OZZREBELXTI

    Magical work totally awesome well done..

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much fellow Canon user!

    ...Ben…

  • morpheus71

    morpheus71

    Absolutely awesome skills there!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Just lucky Morpheus, really. Thanks Much for the comment none the less!

    ...Ben…

  • Matthew Hogan

    Matthew Hogan

    Fantastic shot love the treatment given to bring out the best

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Matthew!

    ...Ben…

  • MKWhite

    MKWhite

    Ben, congrats on the Home page :) This is fricking awesome work and you should be very proud !! :)

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Was wondering when You were gonna get here! You know there are certain folks here on the bubble im close to!

    ...Ben…

  • tserio

    tserio

    This is definately a hot car and an excellent job on the editing.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    I Thank You so much for the comment!

    ...Ben…

  • Stuart Baxter

    Stuart Baxter

    amazing…great PP!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Mahalo Stuart!

    ...Ben…

  • photorealm

    photorealm

    nice work man!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    “Thanks Much* Bra!

    ...Ben…

  • John Harding

    John Harding

    hey this is great, like the angle is really cool, but I love how you increased the gold, faided out the grass colour & added drama to the sky, friken brilliant work!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Mahalo for the comment John!

    ...Ben…

  • Sherry Osborn

    Sherry Osborn

    excellent. maybe you should always be drunk…lol

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    LoL is right! But I wish I remembered most of what I did in the editing process!

    ...Ben…

  • RoyalFox

    RoyalFox

    um like wow amazing :)

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Umm like Thanks for the comment!

    ...Ben…

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Sensational work Ben!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much for the comment!

    ...Ben…

  • mydogmax

    mydogmax

    STUNNINGLY STUNNING, and the self portait is also cute

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks so much for noticing me girl!

    ...Ben…

  • Marion Ardana

    Marion Ardana

    Such asurreal quality to this image. Think the editing is fantastic.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Think Your a nice person for leaving a nice comment!

    ...Ben…

  • pinkT

    pinkT

    Nice Job Ben. On being featured on the home page. Great photo nice work in the editing.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much T! Heard JB bought a new camera?

    ...Ben…

  • Karina  Cooper

    Karina Cooper

    Wow really amazing Ben good job

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Karella!

    ...Ben…

  • Barb Leopold

    Barb Leopold

    Hey Ben, from the results you have here, I say DO DRINK AND EDIT, LOL!!! Congrats on your home page feature, fantastic work!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Barb I totally agree with You as far as leaving it on the bubble, Drinking & editing im not sure about though! LOL!

    ...Ben…

  • greenfrog153

    greenfrog153

    Congratulations on making the homepage!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Frog!

    ...Ben…

  • ishabrown

    ishabrown

    Wow this’s absolutely amazing! Awesome job!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Way too kind there girl! Mahalo for the comment!

    ...Ben…

  • CapturedByKylie

    CapturedByKylie

    Congratulations on the home page feature. May 24th 2009.

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    Awesome….excellent work Ben….many congrats too.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Much appreciated Phil!

    ...Ben…

  • Rachel Dimond

    Rachel Dimond

    Corrr!!!!! This is a-m-a-z-i-n-g!! You certainly deserve to be on the homepage – congrats!! :-D

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Corrr? Thanks Much for the nice comment, but I would still like to know what “Corrr” means?

    ...Ben…

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    Lol, love the description! love how this sunny blue beautiful day is reflected in the bumper with this ominous stormy background… like two worlds colliding ( : congrats on the hp!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Never noticed the two before! All I can say is “Good Eye, Good Eye”!

    ...Ben…

  • blueeyesjus

    blueeyesjus

    First off let me help with Rachels comment (above) ...”corr” is like “wow” (brits and aussies use it) Now back to the pic..this is just brilliant, please leave it on RB. I wish I understood more of the “techno-speak” though, all i know is I love this image (without really understanding how you got there) Oh and very funny the “drink and edit” comment lol, we have a similar saying in Architecture which was a take-off of an ad down under which goes “if you drink and draft you’re a bloody Architect (the original was, “if you drink and drive you’re a bloody idiot)....once again great work Ben

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks for the clarification and the new insight you gave me of what architects say and do when their not dealing with blue prints! I also thank You for such an awesome comment!

    ...Ben…

  • Rob Beckett

    Rob Beckett

    Great Work

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Rob!

    ...Ben…

  • PLaurent

    PLaurent

    Gorgeous photos and editing!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Merci Monsieur PLaurent!

    ...Ben…

  • Jessica Crew

    Jessica Crew

    Hey Ben, I this one not for sale?? I would really like to buy it.

  • Jessica Crew

    Jessica Crew

    please please please

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Done, Thanks Much for Your interest.

    ...Ben…

  • Jessica Crew

    Jessica Crew

    awesome!!!

  • Nour Kasem

    Nour Kasem

    WOW stunning work!! love it

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks again Nour!

    ...Ben…

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak

    don’t drink and edit and then you get a homepage feature!!!
    LOL you impress me ♥t

  • Rachel Dimond

    Rachel Dimond

    Haha! Corrr is just an expression – like ‘corrrr wow!’ or more commonly used ‘corrr blimey!’ Does it ring bells at all? It’s an expression of total awe, in this case, something 100% stunning :-)

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much for the clarification Rachel!

    ...Ben…

  • gregorrogerg

    gregorrogerg

    i-n-c-r-e-d-i-b-i-l-e ! ! ! bravissimo! exceptional wooooooork!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Gregorrogerg!

    ...Ben…

  • Shannon Paskaruk

    Shannon Paskaruk

    so cool!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much girl!

    ...Ben…

  • BigD
  • Ben Pacificar replied

    An Honor D, Thanks Much! I have been waiting a long time to be featured from the Canon group.

    ...Ben…

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Well, even drunk you did an amazing work on this one. Very cool. Congrats on your homepage feature by the way.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thank You so much Teresa, next time i just gotta remember what I did!

    ...Ben…

  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    I had to scroll a mile to say leaveeeeee it please! Congrats on phenomenal work;)

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    I thank you for taking the time to scroll down! And especially Thank You for leaving a comment!

    ...Ben…

  • Ben Aldridge

    Ben Aldridge

    absolutly amazing creation. ill be watchin ya.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Wow! Another Ben! Thanks Much for stopping by.

    ...Ben…

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    Congrats on being featured in the HDR group! – this image rocks!

  • Kasey Cline
  • Ben Pacificar replied

    An Honor Ms Host! Thanks!

    ...Ben…

  • pinkT

    pinkT

    Sorry, Bro JB is pulling your leg on the camera

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Yeah we gave him a hard time the other night. We told him to learn how to shoot first before getting a new camera! Just playing around with him.

    ...Ben…

  • Ahmed Alawwad

    Ahmed Alawwad

    thats awesome

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Ahmed!

    ...Ben…

  • jaycbird

    jaycbird

    You have got to be kidding….Let the work flow! I see you smiling in the bumper.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Smiling? Man it was so hot that day I was perty much dripping sweat all over my Cam!

    ...Ben…

  • lazydaze

    lazydaze

    WOW!! keep up the “eenie meenie minor work” AWSOME !!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    It only worked a few times bra and this was one of them. Maybe next time ill just close my eyes and point & pick!

    ...Ben…

  • Travis Seale

    Travis Seale

    holy shit this is so sweet

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Well put Bra!

    ...Ben…

  • Tim Gumz

    Tim Gumz

    trophy photo man, though I do have one question what photo editing software do you use?

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    On this image I used Photomatix Pro then CS4. I usually put the software I use on my description workflow. Thanks Much for the comment!

    ...Ben…

  • Aquamojo

    Aquamojo

    Beautiful photo. I’m just now starting to learn HDR. This photo is an inspiration.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Your gonna love it, Thanks Much for the comment!

    ...Ben…

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    You will be drinking a lot more after this great result…..Bloody awesome.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    To be honest I haven’t been drinking much since this image, gotta catch up now!

    ...Ben…

  • Tallow

    Tallow

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Glad You like it Tallow, Thanks Much for the comment!

    ...Ben…

  • BYRON

    BYRON

    Nice bit of post-production work Ben. I can’t tell that you were Driving a PC whilst Under-the-Inluence.

    I bet the owner of this car wishes it looked this good!

    Nice reflection on the bumper, BTW.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    amazing work

  • Roka

    Roka

    Brilliant work! Wow… Instant fave!

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    WOW – Stunning work Ben!!!!!!!!!

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Brilliant work, you should be totally proud of this !! – Colin

  • Elizabeth Burton

    Elizabeth Burton

    WOW an instant fave….Wonderful image and the treatment is delightful to the eyes :) I love the selected color of grass against the bright green reflection. Top notch!!

  • Larry Trupp

    Larry Trupp

    My CONGRATULATIONS on your HOMEPAGE and many other Features Ben, you do just unbelievable work, I just started into HDR, and have a lot to learn here…way to go Ben…awesome colors on this one!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    I Thank You Larry for such a wonderful comment! If You ever need any help with HDR just let me know.

    ...Ben…

  • RickF

    RickF

    Congrats and fantastic shot!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Rick!

    ...Ben…

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    fantastic

  • Peter  Lessey

    Peter Lessey

    Awesome work on this image. your post processing is outstanding.
    love the fact that you will not be drinking and editing…..lol

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    You know, I dont believe I did that again since this image! Thanks Much for the comment!

    ...Ben…

  • deborah zaragoza

    deborah zaragoza

    Stunningly Gorgeous !!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Deborah!

    ...Ben…

  • Colleen Farrell

    Colleen Farrell

    LOL@ Don’t drink and edit! I hear that. But don’t take this off the bubble—it’s too good!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    I think I will have to do it again cuz I havent come up with anything that good lately.

    ...Ben…

  • Chris Fawkes

    Chris Fawkes

    Stunning!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Chris!

    ...Ben…

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    superb!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Lucinda!

    ...Ben…

  • Heather Mitchell McGhee

    Heather Mitche...

    I’m speechless. It’s all been said ahead of me. Congrats on a fantastic image. Had to fav it!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much for the Fave Heather!

    ...Ben…

  • Kendra Taber

    Kendra Taber

    STUNNING SHOT!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Kendra!

    ...Ben…

  • Bob Purdy

    Bob Purdy

    All of the above adjectives! Love it!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Bob!

    ...Ben…

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