"Classic" Luxembourg view (HDR) Photo

Photographer’s Note

With such a sky I just had to do this 'classic' view to Luxembourg as a HDR version.

3 photos bracketed, Photomatix and Paintshop Pro.

The lower town, in the winding valley bottoms, is mostly industrial. The entrenched meanders of the rivers are crossed by spectacular bridges, including the Adolphus Bridge and the Bridge of Europe. The city is the seat of a university (founded 1958). (ref. CUP)

TE members in the rain...

siolaw, kiwi_explorer, PixelTerror, padeg, Cricri, ChrisJ, Philippe, Emile, kittyhawk, mortijo, vonp, Didi ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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siolaw (26893) 2007-03-09 4:58

Hi Jack,
Nice POV over Luxembourg and specially that bridge catches the eye, great result from HDR giving nice exposure and contrast... light and colors are superb
TFS
Laurent

kiwi_explorer (12203) 2007-03-09 5:01

Hi Jack,
I've got to try this HDR one day ... the clarity and color balance of this photo is just perfect. Contrast and sharpness is quite remarkable too. Excellent!
Cheers,
Renier

PixelTerror (89952) 2007-03-09 5:06

Hei Jack,
With all these cranes it looks more like a photo of a construction area than a city skyline, I like here the effective use of the HDR to lighten the bridge structure and give structure to the clouds, I'm trying to find out how to get something acceptable out of photomatix, do you always use three photos ?
I wish you a nice week end,
Jean-Yves

jasmis (53010) 2007-03-09 5:27

This tewchnique really makes impression. Superb deep sky and amazing viaduct in superb light. Really well done.
Regards.

dkeus31 (27208) 2007-03-09 5:49

Hello Jack,
Works fine on that type of sky, just at the limit but still OK.
Regards
Didier

Cricri (46305) 2007-03-09 6:39

Bonjour Jack,
Belle prise de la lumiére au bon moment, malgré ce ciel dramatique, bon POV, magnifique couleurs, compliment
bonne journée
amicalement
cricri

nwoehnl (120) 2007-03-09 6:45

Nice HDR effort again, Jack. The lighting is very nicely rendered, with a bright streak enhancing the details of the bridge's arched stonework. I was also interested to read your info in the note to Jean-Yves, thanks.

Always nice to see the added WS photos to have a bit of the meeting atmosphere with the other members.

stefanocer (10530) 2007-03-09 8:58

The sky is fantastic and the overall colours are very actractive , is a good result indeed , I like your HDR's , well done.
Stefano.

ChrisJ (72276) 2007-03-09 9:20

Hello Jack

This reminds me of an oil painting entitled 'Toledo', by a famous Spanish Painter... Goya I believe? The dramatic lighting & dark, ominous clouds are similar. Tfs!

maltese (21619) 2007-03-09 11:36

Très belle lumière sous ce ciel de plomb, enfin du HDR avec des couleurs chaudes!!
C'est très bien réalisé, bravo
Amicalement
Hervé

ElAprendiz (30) 2007-03-09 22:44

Hi Jack
A panoramic of light under a shady atmosphere.
It is interesting since you have managed to combine those two elements, in a full scene of dynamism and contrasts.
Perfect frame and good point of view, congratulations.
John

Philippe (11811) 2007-03-10 3:42

Hi, Jack. I think you master the HDR technique quite well. The light in the sky and on the bridge is perfect, which gives a very powerful contrast. Very good colours and sharpness.

Emile (20202) 2007-03-10 7:21

Hola Jack.
Good work with the HDR. I have to try it one day. Very good POV and lighting, impressive bridge with the city in the background, love the way you captured the stormy clouds, Very good shot.
Well done.
Have a nice weekend.

anesugur (17325) 2007-03-10 10:44

Hi Jack,
Very well composed photo.
The light, colors and POV are very beautiful.
Thanks and best wishes. Uğur

Silvio1953 (47045) 2007-03-10 12:29

Hi Jack, wonderful view with great light, splendid colors, amazingsky, very well done, have a great week end, ciao Silvio

vonp (2235) 2007-03-12 15:08

Ciao Jack!
Great picture with amazing colour and composition.
Just an information: I downloaded Photomatix some day ago.
You usually use the suggested balance?
I'm waiting for your suggestion...
Regards
Paolo

carper (68316) 2007-03-12 15:11

marvelous shot Jack
a fantastic HDR shot my friend, good pov, I know that place very well. the quality of the light is also super, Jack you are great in this kind of shots, good job. I hope I wil come too till HDR shots.
gr. jaap

barrufeto_77 (26436) 2007-03-13 2:27

Hi Jack.

Maybe classical but...impressive! Excellent POV and, as soon as possible, I'll try this HDR method.

Well done!

Rgs, Oscar

Didi (37569) 2007-03-13 12:46

Hi Jack
I bought Autopano good for stitch but fair for HDR.
Nice dramatic sky I appreciate your way of use because I saw some other HDR picture with a flat composition.
Glad you enjoy the TE meeting.
Cheers.

batalay (22453) 2007-03-15 0:37

Hello Jack,

What a miraculous shot! Once I flew to England on LuxAir, visiting Luxembourg and marveling at its signature bridges over ravines, and castles. You have shown one of the spectacular bridges, with multiple arches, illuminated by sunlight breaking through heavy clouds. This is one of the most dramatic juxtapositions of heavy walls and turbulent skies, of brilliant light and dramatic shadows.

Warm regards,

Bulent

alentejo (1954) 2007-03-15 14:12

Salut Jack !
Superbe vue de Luxembourg. J'y suis allé l'année dernière et je me souviens de ce pont. Le ciel est impressionnant avec ces nuages menaçants. J'aime bien la lumière aussi et le contraste fort, comme dans un tableau "clair/obscur".
Bravo !