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This is the second of the two shots I mentioned yesterday, taken in an out-of-the-way area of town. As a lot of the stuff I've been posting recently is processed a bit more subtly than this I'd be interested to hear what you think of this one.

Update: I forgot to mention that this is an HDR image, constructed from a single RAW file using Photomatix Pro.

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3x2 + HDR + graffiti + urban
comment by shooter at 07:32 PM (GMT) on 14 November, 2007

A wonderful study enhanced by the processing you have used. The graffiti has taken on an almost neon fluoroescent glow which certainly adds to the narrative, one of the best you have put up for a while...

comment by Richard Trim at 08:17 PM (GMT) on 14 November, 2007

The reflective grafitti doors are nicely balanced by the matt greys of the blanket and concrete ... good one. richard

comment by rhys at 08:31 PM (GMT) on 14 November, 2007

Amazing pp- the graffiti looks like light trails. is it HDR or tone mapped?
certainly a very powerful image.

comment by Furanku at 09:35 PM (GMT) on 14 November, 2007

This image really has a huge impact.
I especially love the light on the blanket and the way it enhances the backgroung... How did you do that?????

comment by Roy at 09:57 PM (GMT) on 14 November, 2007

I really like the way you've processed this. There is a wonderful 3-dimensional quality to it and the colour palette is very appealing.

comment by Rose at 10:16 PM (GMT) on 14 November, 2007

Whoa, this one is truly impressive! Feels a bit surreal, but I suppose it isn't... Very cool

comment by Troy at 10:22 PM (GMT) on 14 November, 2007

very nice! ever thought about releasing a before and after series?

comment by ROB at 11:04 PM (GMT) on 14 November, 2007

Thought on opening it was neon or light trails too. Very interesting image, the lines literally leap out of the screen.

comment by jelb at 11:04 PM (GMT) on 14 November, 2007

Bonsoir,
Well done processing.. like neon...Good shot..Bravo!

comment by bruce at 11:49 PM (GMT) on 14 November, 2007

very striking image, like the subtle post process result..

comment by Rob at 12:45 AM (GMT) on 15 November, 2007

Smashing - I love it.

comment by Ed O'Keeffe at 12:48 AM (GMT) on 15 November, 2007

This image is very well seen and captured but the post processing definitely works with this style of capture. It reminds me a lot of the work of Sam at the daily dose of imagery photo blog. Atmospheric Street photography with surreal post processing. Well done David.

comment by Tom K. at 05:29 AM (GMT) on 15 November, 2007

A really good eye at catching this. Post processing looks right on the money. Well done.

comment by Lisa Wilkinson at 11:07 AM (GMT) on 15 November, 2007

best picture you have done in a while, is it HDR?

comment by David Chabashvili at 07:49 PM (GMT) on 15 November, 2007

I like it a lot. Great job from one RAW file! Excellent detail and colors!

comment by djn1 at 07:56 PM (GMT) on 15 November, 2007

Thanks all :-)

comment by The Art We Breathe at 06:09 AM (GMT) on 17 November, 2007

excellent use of HDR. refreshing image.

comment by Michael Behlen at 12:03 PM (GMT) on 17 November, 2007

I love this shot, great PP! I love the glow of the neon.

comment by garghe at 05:02 PM (GMT) on 18 November, 2007

Wow! Is this an HDR?
Fantastic colors and lights!

comment by Sean at 04:36 AM (GMT) on 19 November, 2007

First off, this image is stunning!!! The colors are just fantastic!

Secondly, I've attempted to make an HDR image in Photoshop CS2 from a single Raw file by adjusting the exposure in different directions. When I try to convert it to an HDR image I get a message that says "These images do not contain enough dynamic range to create a useful HDR image." I've tried 8-bit and 16-bit Raw files. Any ideas?