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Christmas Morning REPOST

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Posted by Marc Dilley on December 9, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Christmas Morning  REPOST
I had originally posted this late December, 2007, and was never happy with the results. The capture was a total rush job; I got up late and had to sprint in heavy snow boots then slide down the rip rap along the riverbank while the color in the sky was increasing. Then the sky turned from magenta to deep red while I frantically set up my stuff in the snow and ice along the Wenatchee River. I could have used another exposure for the hills, but you use what you have. a Anyway, after reworking the exposures numerous times, I think I'm fairly happy with it now and it represents how I remember that amazing event.
Because the sunrise was so special I just can't let this one go. What do you guys/gals think of my processing?

Sony R1, 1/8 sec @ f/14 and .8 sec @ f/14 processed twice.
Posted by Austin Booth on December 9, 2008 at 2:29 PM
Great shot, I really like it. The one thing I noticed about the processing is the color seems slightly off behind the trees in the upper right side of the frame. Other than that I think its an incredible shot and you did a great job processing it.
Posted by Marc Dilley on December 9, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Good call, Austin.
Posted by ABICIRIDERBACK on December 9, 2008 at 5:44 PM
Very nice great capture and colors have to agree colors look off behind the trees. Looks like it was well worth the effort.

Ray Still
Posted by Ruth Robbins on December 10, 2008 at 11:12 AM
My favorite part is the copper color of the water. :)