Dry Dock by Ben Pacificar

Ben Pacificar

Dry Dock by

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
“Unwanted, Abondoned” – February 21, 2012
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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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Tags

dilapidated, color, abandoned, dock, vivid, navy, rusty, rusted, san, francisco, hdr, military, california, drydock, vallejo

Comments

  • MKWhite
    MKWhiteover 3 years ago

    Looks great, Ben :) Have you ever compared a 3 shot with a 23 of the same subject?

  • 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
    Ben Pacificarover 3 years ago

    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 Averreover 3 years ago

    Super work Ben, it worked out a treat!!

  • Thanks Much Nicholas glad You like it!

    …Ben…

    – Ben Pacificar

  • Shelly Wickens
    Shelly Wickensover 3 years ago

    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 :)

  • Hey girl why wait? As long as You got me to help You diving into is a cinch!

    …Ben…

    – Ben Pacificar

  • fauselr
    fauselrover 3 years ago

    beautiful shot

  • Thanks Much Fauselr!

    …Ben…

    – Ben Pacificar

  • Jaredemic
    Jaredemicover 3 years ago

    You’re a master!
    Thanks again for all the help!

  • Way too kind there Bra! And anytime for the help!

    …Ben…

    – Ben Pacificar

  • Andy Mueller
    Andy Muellerover 3 years ago

    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.

  • Some folks do question why so many? I always say why not?!

    …Ben…

    – Ben Pacificar

  • Jeff  Burns
    Jeff Burnsover 3 years ago

    GORGEOUS WOW

  • Thanks again Bra!

    …Ben…

    – Ben Pacificar

  • Tyler Thomas
    Tyler Thomasover 3 years ago

    Even bracketed, it is awesome.

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

    …Ben…

    – Ben Pacificar

  • Karen Zimmerman
    Karen Zimmermanover 3 years ago

    Fantastic image!

  • Thanks Much Karen!

    …Ben…

    – Ben Pacificar