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On the way to Mudgee at the weekend we took in the sights in the Blue Mountains (or what could be seen of them!). For a larger version click the pic.

There is an alternate version of this one without white balance correction HERE


10.5 DX fisheye defished 65% with DxO Optics


This was a 5 sec exposure where we moved out of frame at about the 4 sec mark

Peter - all beautiful but I think that 2nd one has elements to it that are extra ordinary. It's pure bliss watching your posts as your become a master of that D2X. The B&W conversion makes the ground appear to have snow on it, but that's not the case is it?

You and pharmer have mastered your new toys instantly - great work

I completely agree with Geoff - #1 & #3 are good, but #2 is just stunning, such a moody, atmospheric image.

If it was from the long weekend, it could well have been snow on the ground, it was freezing here in Sydney and was dumping snow over the Snowies

Edit: I love seeing you use the 10.5, it's so rare to see someone use a fish eye as anything other than a gimmick, let alone with the skill you have with that lens. The only downside is (of course)...lens lust

I actually quite like the warmth of the alternative to #1.

The second one is fantastic - really stunning, well done.

Lovely stuff Peter, for me it's definitely #2 the clear out and out best of the bunch, while the others are your usual high standard you've raised the bar with it, great work!

I'm with Alpha No #2 is great!

Peter - mind posting the colour version of the 2nd image?
I keep coming back to it.

Thank you all for your comments. #2 is very much my fave of these, followed by #3 - and part of the credit for #2 must go to Leigh. We worked on the PP for this one together last night.

Patrick - not snow, just dirt (see colour version below). Thanks for the comment on the 10.5. I find it much more versatile than just being a special effects lens.

Geoff - ask and you shall receive (note - uncropped, whereas the B & W has been)

Got me
I was sure it was snow!

Nice conversion Peter - the B&W definately suits this image more than the colour one. Amazing too how the conversion makes it really look like snow too.

I knew ther was a reason why I always look at you image post's stubbsy. The 2nd one rocks! beautiful work as always

Very nice PP on #2 - the colour version is just plain boring whereas the B&W really works. #3 does nothing for me. I also like #1 just for the misty look.

N#2 is my choice,
N#1 + 3 just are ordinary photos.

#2 looks like snow on the ground....very chilly looking

LostDingo wrote:#2 looks like snow on the ground....very chilly looking

Yes, it was chilly and miserable wet on Friday afternoon thru Sunday morning.

Snow on the ground? Nah! just stubbsy's style!

Nice photos there Peter.

The post processing that you have done on the second image is quite fancy.

Stubbsy, really think you have excelled yourself on the b&w conversion. Very impressive.

Beautiful stuff there Peter,

like the others, #2 is awesome, great photos,

cheers,

André

Peter,
I just wish I had the ability to see into images the way that you do.

Truly envious of your style

Steve

Thank you all for your comments, with a special mention for Steve who made my swelled head a touch bigger

Definitely the No. 2 shot is a natural winner. Beautifully cropped with great density and the subtle colour is great too. Impact plus. My kind of image. The first one has a nice soft glow to it though that I like. Tricky lighting sometimes in fog.
Be watching you.

Peter that 2nd posted image is hauntingly beautiful which has been further exentuated by your mature use of that 10.5, excellent work.

The 2nd pic is sublime Pete! The b&w conversion extends the chilly atmosphere already created by the fog.

I'll add my voice to the chorus Peter. That second image is simply stunning. Print it large and frame it.

Thanks guys.

Peter,

Yet again, I'm replying to a series of your shots. Without doubt, you are producing some of the best shots (IMHO) on the forum of late.

I'm with the crowd so far, no. 2 is a classic (B & W version)

Cheers

Michael

am I seeing ghosts on the 3rd one??? tell me, its not me only who sees them there....

Love the cold, damp feel to the second image that's a real stand out... and seeing the original posted later shows the good PP work too... Nicely done...

Missed this first time round - love the second !!!!!
All bow down to the master
Hugs
Rel

Have to add to the chorus. The second is a stunner.

#2 here is a beauty Peter. Love the B&W pp. It really adds depth to this image
cheers
marco

This is a really odd thread for me. I liked #2 when I saw the original and knew straight off it needed a warmed B & W treatment. I spent much longer than usual on PP of this because I just couldn't get the contrast & colour right, but when I saw it finished I knew it worked, but didn't feel it was a standout shot. Yet that is the vibe I've got from this thread. Weird.

Peter It has happened to me more then you'd think, I post a shot I think is crap and needs help and I get great comments about it, sometimes you just can't pick it.