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Sunset in Mauritius

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:58:25 -0700

Rope on the boat

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Fri, 13 May 2011 08:50:52 -0700

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On the Catamaran, way towards Ilot Gabrielle, thought of having a shot of this nice way of hanging the rope.

What have I done?
Adjustment on ACR
HP filter on overall for sharpness

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Happy Ending

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:26:20 -0700

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Another shot from this series. Did some processing to make it feel like a dream, or the happy ending at the final part of a scary movie. Comments are very welcomed.

What have I done?
Adjustment on ACR
HP filter on overall
Vignetting

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The Lighthouse

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 07:04:08 -0700

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Sunday afternoon, looking for some shots to take. Reached the place that we called Albion. Went to the lighthouse first time and was really amazed with the different shots that we can get there. Need to go back for sure at sunset time on another day.

What have I done?
3 shots HDR using Photomatix
Layer Adjustment on overall picture
Topaz Adjust on lighthouse
Layer Adjustment on lighthouse
HP filter on overall
Vignetting

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Sea Shore at Le Victoria Hotel

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:22:08 -0700

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Trying some new techniques on the photos. Thought of posting it and know if it's good or not or over modified. Your views are very welcomed. Original is also posted below. See which one is better.

What have I done?
Single shot HDR using Photomatix
Topaz Adjust on Sky
Layer Adjustment on Sky
Blue gradient using Multiply Blend on Sky
Topaz Adjust for colour enhancement on Sand
Topaz Detail for detail enhancement on Sand
Gaussian Blur on Mask for blending with Water
Layer Adjustment on Sand
Topaz Adjust for colour enhancement and detail on Rocks
Topaz Denoise for noise removal on Rocks
Topaz Adjust for colour enhancement on Water
Layer Adjustment on Water
Cropping + HP filter on overall

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Crashing Waves

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:59:39 -0700

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Another shot from the series of the cliff.

What have I done?
Single shot HDR using Photomatix
Topaz Adjust on overall shot
High Pass Filter on Rocks
Vignetting

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Rocks in the sea at Gris Gris

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:57:43 -0700

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Sunday afternoon, left home and drive to the South of the island looking for some shots. Weather was a not so good. Could not have nice sky with the shots. Your comments are always welcomed.

What have I done?
Single shot HDR using Photomatix
Topaz Adjust on overall shot
Topaz DeNoise for noise removal
Layer Adjustment on Sea
Layer Adjustment on Rocks
Layer Adjustment on Waves
High Pass Filter on Rocks
Cropping

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Sunset at Le Victoria Hotel Jetty

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 03:05:12 -0700

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An old shot that I have. Had nothing to do at home. Thought of trying some editing on the old shot. Dunno it was too overdone though. Your comments are always welcomed.

What have I done?
Single shot HDR using Photomatix
Topaz Adjust on overall shot
Topaz DeNoise for noise removal
Layer Adjustment on Sky
Layer Adjustment on Rocks
Topaz DeNoise for noise removal on Rocks
Layer Adjustment on Sea
Layer Adjustment on Sand
High Pass Filter on overall shot
Vignetting + Cropping

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Smile :)

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:32:49 -0700

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Smile Pls

What have I done?
Topaz Adjust to get back the colours
Level adjstment on overall photo

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Majestic Coin de Mire

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Sun, 15 May 2011 19:50:52 -0700

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Another shot showing the majestic coin de mire

What have I done?
Adjustment on ACR
HP filter on overall for sharpness

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Coin de Mire

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Thu, 12 May 2011 08:05:39 -0700

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On the way to Ilot Gabrielle. Found in the north of the island of Muaritius.
Got this great shot from the 'catamaran'. It is the Coin De Mire island. Nice and magnificient cliff in the water with lots of 'paille-en-queue' flying on the top of the cliff.

What have I done?
Adjustment on ACR
Topaz Adjust for colour enhancement
HP filter on overall for sharpness

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On the way to the lighthouse

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:04:03 -0700

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Last shot I think from this series. On the way to the lighthouse. Could not not get the sky. It was too beautiful.

What have I done?
Adjustment on ACR
HP filter on overall

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Domaine Anna by night

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:12:43 -0700

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Another shot from the same location i.e. Domaine Anna - Mauritius. I wished I had my tripod yesterday but pfff... anyways not bad handheld shot too.

What have I done?
RAW overall enhancement on ACR
Topaz DeNoise for noise removal due to high ISO on overall shot
Some more Topaz DeNoise on sky
Layer adjustment on sky for better colour and clearer sky
Topaz Detail on water for clearer reflection
Hue adjustment on sky for reddish colour - it was green in original
Topaz Detail on lawn of grass for more sharpness
Layer adjustment on grass
Topaz Detail rocks and people
High Pass Filter rocks and people

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Night time @ Domaine Anna

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:44:26 -0700

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Been to a birthday party yesterday and I got that nice ligthing. I've been there several times but never when I got my DSLR. That's the first occasion. Could not resist not taking the shot. was quite dark and I was without tripod.

What have I done?
RAW overall enhancement on ACR
Topaz DeNoise for noise removal due ISO4000 on overall shot
Some more Topaz DeNoise on sky only
Hue/Saturation on sky
Topaz Detail on water only for clearer reflection
Topaz Adjust on the restaurant / huts for enhance colours
High Pass Filter on restaurant / huts for more details

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Offering for prayers

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:58:08 -0700

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Offering for the Maha Shivaratree festival. Wanted to upload something. Thought of looking into what I have in my archives and got this shot. Gave it a try. But not that satisfy as the overall shot was too dark as it was night time and lots of noise in the shot.

What have I done?
RAW overall enhancement on ACR
Topaz DeNoise for noise removal due to High ISO of the shot
Topaz Detail for more effect on the smoke
High Pass Filter on overall for clarity

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Sunset from where I work

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:41:04 -0800

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This is a shot from where I work. I was in the parking, leaving office and saw a nice sunset and some clouds. Said to myself why not! Let's try it. And here is the result.

What have I done?
RAW overall enhancement on ACR
Hue adjustment for more purple colour on sky in ACR
High Pass Filter on foreground

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Offering Water

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:27:26 -0800

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Offering water for the Maha Shivaratree festival. The overall shot was a bit blurred even it was shot on ISO 4000. Light was super poor on that night there. Could not get better shot. Well, tried to process and enhance the detail. Let me hear what you think about it.

What have I done?
RAW overall enhancement on ACR
Topaz Denoise to remove the noise due to ISO 4000
Topaz Adjust for an overall enhancement on colour and details
Topaz Detail for clearer details on the hand and the woman in sari
Gaussian Blur on the background for more blurness
High Pass Filter on foreground
Vignetting on overall picture

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Lord Shiva

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:32:03 -0800

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This statue of the Lord Shiva is about 35m height. Was difficult to get it at this angle. I was looking so tiny infront of Him. Anyway we are all really tiny infront of Him. I had to go back some 30m back to get the shot in a good position. But overall, was great.

What have I done?
3 shots HDR processing on Dynamic HDR
Topaz Adjust for overall atmosphere
Topaz Detail for enhance detail on hand
High Pass Filter on overall shot for clearer view

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Sunset at Blue Bay

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:07:32 -0800

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Did not have a better shot as the sun was quite low and lots of clouds. Tried to do something with what I had. Quite happy with the outcome but not like super happy.

What have I done?
Adjustment on Camera ACR
Topaz Adjust for overall atmosphere
Topaz Detail for enhance sky
High Pass Filter on rocks and sand

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The Church

nobody@flickr.com (ApertureWorks) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 09:25:36 -0800

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Been travelling a lot this morning and finally I reached this location where I got to shoot inside the church. Well it had more colours... just transformed it a bit for a chiaroscuro atmosphere.

What have I done?
HDR tone mapping using detail enhancer
Topaz Adjust for overall atmosphere
Topaz Denoise for noise removal
Vignetting on the corners
High Pass Filter for detail enhancement

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