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Junk (not nature)

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Posted by Steve Sieren on May 26, 2010 at 4:23 PM
Junk (not nature)
Joshua Tree NP - Keys Ranch

I tried using CS4 merge to HDR on this one and it worked out surprisingly well. I will play with that option every now and then just see if I can get anything usable. 4 bracketed shots to cover the whole range here at 2 stops apart. I used some high pass sharpening to bring out the texture and hopefully it doesn't get the viewer to stare at the rat droppings too much :smile:
Posted by Harley Goldman on May 26, 2010 at 5:05 PM
Very cool. I love this kind of stuff.
Posted by Paul Breitkreuz on May 26, 2010 at 6:49 PM
Some very fine dynamic range on this difficult shot, Steve. This vehicle might be left over from the old Sanford and Son show. :biggrin:
Posted by Paul Duval on May 26, 2010 at 8:41 PM
Looks like a 46 Dodge Business Coupe a little worse for the wear. You know what they say it's not the years it's the mileage.

Paul
Posted by Michael R Reynolds on May 27, 2010 at 11:37 PM
Steve,
Interesting junk... creatively done. I like the framing and the HDR is balanced nicely. Best Regards.
Posted by Lon Overacker on May 28, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Steve,

Great image in all aspects - subject matter, comp, exposure/range and processing. This has Harley's name written all over it and I'm guessing he's already emailed you about the location... :biggrin:

Cool find.

Lon