Park Hyatt, Goa [HDR]

[sanyam]

Lobby of the hotel, 3 exposures shot in Raw, processed and tonemapped in Photomatix.

Tried my best to keep the look real and i think i was able to do it. what do you feel? Anything which might be overdone or any areas of improvement?


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Exif Data
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/8
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 100

[Murtasma]

Really nice job. I don't really see anything I would personally change. The image certainly isn't over done like many are. I really love the color of the water, if it was possible I think moving the camera in front of the foreground plants could make a more striking image but I know it may not have been possible to do this. I don't think the foreground flowers really hurt the image since they are done well. The sky is fantastic and the lack of halo around the building is a definite plus.

Nice work I look forward to seeing future work of yours.

[Eberbachl]

Very nice - so many HDR images are so overdone, but this one looks great.

It pops - but it doesn't blow your brains out. I particularly like the detail of the foreground foliage. I think it adds some nice colour and interest to the shot.

[sanyam]

@Murtasma, Eberbachl - so kind of you guys, i feel honoured. Will definitely try to capture such shots. I too generally dont like the overdone HDR's and make extra effort to ensure that the shot looks real.

[anthonybeard]

This is an incredible image, and i think it is more suited for the share your shots section rather than critique... because honestly i cant see a single thing wrong with it! The colors are brilliant without being overbearing, the composition is superb, and the subject is inviting and interesting. The thing i like most is the color of the water... it contrasts well against the red leaves. GREAT image!

[fletch]

Originally Posted by Murtasma

The image certainly isn't over done like many are.

It's not overdone but it's certainly "done". My personall taste would be to turn it back just a touch to give the "Unbeliveably well exposed look" rather than the "good HDR" look.

I like to be left wondering with my HDR.

[Sunday0303]

I love it--especially the foreground and perfect reflection of the building on the water. Overall, it's very nice.

The sky could be a more deep blue.

[sanyam]

Thanks a lot folks.

[xxpinballxx]

very nicely done......only thing I might try doing is shining some light on the interior of the building....just in the center. I think it might be a touch too much as for realism and I only say that because the sky. The rest is certainly spot on to my eyes.

Well done.