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Whappers · 5 Nov 2007 at 21:20

I climbed the local mountain here in Stirling (Scotland) called Dumyat. Took some photographs and here are some of the best. C & C welcome.

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#2

#3

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BillytheImpaler · 5 Nov 2007 at 21:22

I'm no photography expert but No. 2 strikes me as being far too HDR'd. It almost hurts my eyes to look at the grass.

Whappers · 5 Nov 2007 at 21:29

BillytheImpaler said:
I'm no photography expert but No. 2 strikes me as being far too HDR'd. It almost hurts my eyes to look at the grass.

I would definitely tend to agree with you there. I had a friend with me as I was processing them and he somehow persuaded me to go overkill

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vincent1989 · 5 Nov 2007 at 22:13

1 and 3 i like, but 2 i dont, the reasons why have already been touched upon

MichaelHo · 5 Nov 2007 at 22:15

they are really sharp, PP to get it that sharp or just good focus with good lens?

Whappers · 5 Nov 2007 at 22:17

MichaelHo said:
they are really sharp, PP to get it that sharp or just good focus with good lens?

No sharpening done at all. Only thing I have done is crop one (slightly) and process them all using Photomatix. It's a Nikon D80 with the 18-135mm kit lens which is a fantastic lens!

TheAlex · 6 Nov 2007 at 20:49

3 looks fantastic to me (I'd like to see a bigger one), though the rock seems to want to be a bit more to the right in my eyes. 1 I like too, apart from the fence going to the centre of the picture (rule of thirds here?) and I agree that 2 is too overdone.

ElDude · 6 Nov 2007 at 20:59

With #2 I'd keep the sky as it is, but redo the ground. The sky looks nice (for HDR)

::: CooliceT :: · 6 Nov 2007 at 21:10

I think 1 and 2 are a bit over done.

But 3 is perfect. such a amazing shot. should be proud of that one

vincent1989 · 6 Nov 2007 at 21:12

all three are now overdone imo

^^Gord^^ · 6 Nov 2007 at 22:55

Not so sure about 1 and 2 but 3 is a cracking picture!

dirtybeatfreak · 7 Nov 2007 at 00:49

same feelings as most have posted, 1 and 2 dont really hit the spot, but 3, damn nice shot

would love to see a bigger one of it, if u got it

_PD_ · 7 Nov 2007 at 00:50

3 is awesome! Not sure on 1. 2 is OK. Would be interested to see the untouched versions too?

buzzby · 7 Nov 2007 at 11:43

3 is awsome do you have full size as this would make a great background. Infact blow it up to poster size and i'd have it in my lounge

Whappers · 7 Nov 2007 at 11:53

buzzby said:
3 is awsome do you have full size as this would make a great background. Infact blow it up to poster size and i'd have it in my lounge

Thanks for all the comments guys. Buzzby, The Angel and Alex - Click the "My Flickr" link in my sig for larger pic

EDIT: Anyone know how I can make it so that the photographs in my first post are clickable to the corresponding photo on my Flickr?

EDIT2: Got it. For those interested. It is [url = URL OF PHOTO PAGE]

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Thanks.

Whappers.

titchard · 7 Nov 2007 at 12:35

#1 & #3 are great, especially #1, but #2 has too much HDR for it to be good, it looks fake and forced.

Keep up the good work!

Rich

oxygene · 8 Nov 2007 at 08:04

agreed with above, also voting for a huge version of no.3

Tysonator · 8 Nov 2007 at 22:07

I must agree with people on here, 1 is Good, 2 I really do not like, 3 now that is a cracking shot. Keep up the good work.

vincent1989 · 8 Nov 2007 at 22:52

i like 3 again, except the sky, just looks too pearly, and nor 'real'

gord · 9 Nov 2007 at 21:18

You didnt happen to take a number 3 (not weird toilet humour!

) in front of that little statue/monument type thing did you?

The sky just looks amazing and i cant help but feel im missing out by that blocking it. Apologies, its probably a monument of some importance to someone, and im not disrespecting that but i love the atmosphere youve captured and just want to crane my head around that thing and see the whole vista.

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