I’m “almost” finished with the store. I took a break yesterday from it. Yay for breaks!
In the meantime, I thought I’d share with you this HDR image from last year from atop Mt. Diablo. The function of this door is still a mystery and why I call it “Door to Nowhere”. It was a bracketed three exposure photo taken on my D7100. Even though I’m on my D750 now, the D7100 is a great camera….the shot came out nicely on all three bracketed photos which made it easier for me to process it into one photo.
Not that I’m an HDR expert by any means, but from what I’ve learned about processing my own photos is I’m a firm believer in not just clicking a button in a filter and calling it done. The Photomatix or Nik HDR merge is only one step within my photoshop files. And I must admit I really love the editing stage…it’s my favorite part. 🙂
I’m now embedding links from my photo website into my blog so that when you click the image, you will be taken to my website. You can then scroll to the bottom and click where it says “click here” and it will then take you to the store. Why upload more images when I can just paste a link here! Gotta love technology. *sometimes* 😉 Have a nice weekend everyone!
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May 16, 2015 at 7:15 am
This really is technically flawless for me 🙂
May 16, 2015 at 7:22 am
Aww thank you Alex! The light was perfect too which makes such a huge difference. Happy Saturday. 🙂
May 16, 2015 at 7:17 am
Well done. And some great pictures on the link
May 16, 2015 at 7:23 am
Thanks Derrick! I’m loving pasting the link in my blog. Saves me space in Word Press. 😉
May 16, 2015 at 9:23 am
Reblogged this on Amazing Fine Art.
May 16, 2015 at 10:03 am
Thanks so much Bo!
May 16, 2015 at 9:28 am
I was just there a month ago, Laura, but missed taking a shot of that mysterious door. Too bad as it would have fit the photo theme challenge well.
May 16, 2015 at 10:03 am
Oh were you? It’s kind of innocuous actually. The door I mean. Maybe next time then. If you’re out there again, send me an email. I’ll meet you. We are right at the base of it almost.
May 16, 2015 at 2:38 pm
Nicely composed with great lighting. Also nice processing; appears you didn’t go too heavy with the HDR as (in my opinion) some do.
May 16, 2015 at 2:42 pm
Thank you David :-). Admittedly I enjoy HDR images and I’m glad you found mine tastefully done. Hope you have a great weekend.
May 16, 2015 at 6:16 pm
Brilliant shot, Laura. It really does look like a door to another world beyond. Looks a bit like a door to a time portal too. Good to hear the store is coming along nicely. Good luck 🙂
May 16, 2015 at 6:52 pm
Thank you Mabel. 🙂 I was afraid to open it lol.
May 16, 2015 at 9:24 pm
I like the photograph but I cannot put into words what feeling it is evoking in me… Just enjoying the overall mood is not enough..one is drawn to the door and then deeper into the pattern on it…. Thanks for the look
May 17, 2015 at 7:26 am
Thanks for the thoughtful comment Pete. 🙂
May 16, 2015 at 9:37 pm
One day, I will figure out this store thing.
My experience with HDR – you have you work the sliders….
May 17, 2015 at 7:26 am
Yes and removal of halos. I really detest halos lol.
May 17, 2015 at 10:13 am
Yeah!
May 16, 2015 at 10:06 pm
stunning shot and feel to this.
May 17, 2015 at 7:27 am
Thank you Gav. It’s a funny little door.
May 16, 2015 at 11:45 pm
I love this shot – gorgeous with that alien looking light!
May 17, 2015 at 7:27 am
Alien looking! YES!!! It’s kinda sci-fi-ish, lol. Thank you!
May 17, 2015 at 2:43 am
This is so brillant! It really looks like a door to nowhere – perfectly placed and spotted!
May 17, 2015 at 7:28 am
Thank you so much! It’s the strangest little door.
May 17, 2015 at 10:19 am
Just absolutely perfect Laura
May 17, 2015 at 11:30 am
Thank you so much Andrew. Happy Sunday!
May 17, 2015 at 2:14 pm
Very interesting door there! Good shot!
May 17, 2015 at 4:18 pm
Thank you!
May 17, 2015 at 8:59 pm
The lighting is incredible! Maybe it’s the “Door to Anywhere” your imagination can take you 🙂
May 18, 2015 at 6:55 am
Thanks Kirsten! That afternoon did have some cool lighting. I wonder what would happen if I opened that door…….
May 18, 2015 at 12:48 pm
If you were in Hollywood you would walk into a beautifully colored landscape with all sorts of strange and marvelous creatures. In the real world, an alarm would go off!!! Lol
May 18, 2015 at 2:25 pm
hahaa love that, funny 😛 and true!
May 17, 2015 at 9:41 pm
Reblogged this on kingnoseven and commented:
Tone yang keren
May 18, 2015 at 2:23 am
It again proves that it’s not the equipment, it’s the eye behind the camera. Awesome composition and light. A bit like a snippet of a fantasy world. Love the post processing techniques you are using. Big success and fun with your shop. Reinhold
May 18, 2015 at 6:56 am
Thank you so much Reinhold. I appreciate your comments and best wishes!
May 18, 2015 at 2:49 am
I often find HDR to make photos look too fake, particularly plain landscape images. But in this photo the technique is perfect, it adds that feeling of eeriness and mystery that the door itself impose on the viewer. A great photo. Furthermore it’s great that you internet shop is coming together. Must be exciting!
May 18, 2015 at 6:58 am
Thank you so much Otto. I do like HDR but I don’t like it when it’s over the top either so I “try” to keep mine restrained a bit. 🙂 So difficult for me to be restrained! haha But when I saw this I did feel sci-fi eerie so I’m glad you felt that. Thank you for the best wishes on the shop. 🙂
May 18, 2015 at 1:35 pm
Beautiful, surreal, and not overdone at all!
May 18, 2015 at 2:25 pm
Thank you Laurie! I’m glad you think so. 🙂
May 19, 2015 at 1:29 am
Flawless!
May 19, 2015 at 6:34 am
Wow thank you!!
May 20, 2015 at 7:09 pm
Laura, this is an amazing image in so many ways! I love the subtle coloring in the sky and the soft touch of green peeking through the railing. And can we talk about that gorgeous light on the door?? Excellent!!!
May 20, 2015 at 8:35 pm
Aw shucks. You’ve got me blushing! lol. Thank you so much Stacy! It was such a funny thing to see at the summit. I was afraid to open it for fear of falling into the abyss! 😉
May 20, 2015 at 8:36 pm
😀