Blejsko Jezero (HDR)

[Octane]

Hi all,

Here's some more images from my trip to Bled in Slovenia, all HDR (tonemapped, thanks, Gary :P). This time, the focus is more wide-angled images of Blejsko Jezero (Lake Bled).

The first five images were shot between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM.

The first image shows some beautiful cloud and soft, diffused lighting falling on the lake and the little island with the Church of the Assumption.

The second and third images are wide-angled views of the lake and the castle. I love the way the clouds have come out in this series; like the armies of doom are about to burst through a rift.

More of the church and surrounds in the fourth and fifth images.

The last three images were taken between 8:30 PM and 10:30 PM. I remember I skipped dinner with the group of people I was with to image these, instead; I think it was worth it. The portrait-oriented image is of St. Martin's Church. I really like the wide-angled image with the mirrored reflection. I will have to get this one printed in large format.

The final image, I'm not too keen on, as the steeple has been left out of the composition, but, thought I'd put it in here, anyway. The longest exposure on this image was 320 seconds.

I urge anyone going to Europe to go to Bled. It's a magical place.

Comments and critique, welcome.

Regards,
Humayun

[gary]

Hi Humayun,

Staggering! You have excelled yourself once again. Each image is picture
postcard perfect. The clouds alone in the first five shots made it obviously worthwhile
getting up early in the morning for and the last three, what can I say, it definitely was
worth skipping dinner for!!! Breathtaking!!! These are brilliant! :thumbsup:

Best regards

Gary

[Quark]

Absolutly breath taking.

Great images Humayun and I would have to agree, it does really look a magical place.

Regards
Trevor

[Kevnool]

Your last image i reckon is my fave.
But by jeez there all beautifull.
Cheers Kev.

[Miaplacidus]

Everyone of those is worth framing. Well done, Humayun.

(Beautiful places, too. I need to get out more...)

Thanks for posting.

Brian.

[hector]

Simply amazing!
I take my hat off to you.
Makes me want to go there tomorrow and take photos myself.
Andrew

[DeanoNZL]

Humayun,
Beautiful.

[iceman]

Incredible images, H!

[RB]

Simply breathtaking H, all of them.
The last three are magnificent !

Excellent work mate.

[Octane]

All,



Gary,

Thank you so much! I have had a lot of these printed in varying sizes, and they look stunning. I would love to put together a coffee table book of my journey.



Trevor,

Cheers! :)



Kev,

The last image would have been alright if I had my horizon level. In the process of leveling the horizon, and maintaining a 3:2 ratio in the finalised version, something had to give. Unfortunately, it was the tip of the steeple. Still, I'm glad you enjoyed that image. Thank you! :)



Brian,

Much appreciated!



Andrew,

Cheers, sir! If you do go, may I suggest spring, or the middle of winter. Both times make for very contrasting landscapes.



Dean,

Cheers. :)



Mike,

Thank you, sir. :)



Andrew,

Thanks! :)

I'm so glad you guys enjoyed these images.

Regards,
Humayun

[bojan]

Beautiful :-)


Have been there very often, long time ago.. Thank you for reminding me :thumbsup:

[StormGirl26]

wow great photos I was not a huge fan of HDR until I saw these photos, they are fantastic
Marie :thumbsup:

[Striker]

Love them all but particurly love those early evening shots..the lights just add another dimension.

Great job.

[Liz]

Magnifico!!! You must have taken a bucket load of pics - dont know too much about HDR, but is it a composite of 3 photos??