LightningPaul

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Black Building

Part of a building seen on top of the Grande Arche in La Defense, Paris. The view over there is magnificent. I have been standing there for almost an hour.


TECH-INFO: one RAW file, developed 3 exposures with some perspective correction, on the middle side, in DxO Optics Pro. Then merged them into an HDR image, tone mapped in Photomatrix, enhanced contrast and lighting again in DxO Optics Pro. Finally using 3 adjustment layers, for each side of the building, to adjust separately the brightness and contrast slightly. The latter is done in Photoshop Elements.

Black Building

Part of a building seen on top of the Grande Arche in La Defense, Paris. The view over there is magnificent. I have been standing there for almost an hour.


TECH-INFO: one RAW file, developed 3 exposures with some perspective correction, on the middle side, in DxO Optics Pro. Then merged them into an HDR image, tone mapped in Photomatrix, enhanced contrast and lighting again in DxO Optics Pro. Finally using 3 adjustment layers, for each side of the building, to adjust separately the brightness and contrast slightly. The latter is done in Photoshop Elements.

comments (6)

Excellent! Very beautiful light!
Great job!
LightningPaul: Many thanks for your visit Tim!
Optimal geometric choice. Beautiful also the light...WELL DONE!
LightningPaul: Many thanks for your comment. I'm glad you agree with the geometric choice.
  • alex
  • Germany
  • 27 Nov 2008, 07:32
Great smile No chance to catch a shot like this here smile Seems you're very happy with DxO now. Have you by chance had a look at Bibble Pro too?
LightningPaul: DxO is not the best program. Mainly the interface is not optimal and only (great) support of a limited set of lenses en cameras. But I got used to it and I can express myself with this program. I adore the DxO Lighting and Lens Correction modules a lot. I had a look on the website of Bibble. Looks promising but I don't know what would be the best tool for me. I also would like to look at Lightroom sooner or later.
This picture gets better the more I look at it Paul
LightningPaul: I have exactly the same. Especially during post processing. Originally there was another building on the image too but it was looking too flat and even disturbing after a while. After cropping and adjusting brightness and contrast I became more happy. Now after a few days I really love the image.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Love it Paul! Seemingly simple, but simultaneously very clever. (:o)
LightningPaul: Thank you Rosalyn! It first the image was more complex because of multiple buildings. After cropping them away it became much better. So: Less Is More smile
  • Doum
  • Canada
  • 1 Dec 2008, 17:13
Original framing and point of view. Unique shot! The reflection on the windows is amazing. Thank a lot.
LightningPaul: Thanks! I love the reflection a lot too.

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aperture f/8.0
sensitivity ISO100
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