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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   One Headlight
One Headlight
Old vibrant orange Ford tow truck rusting away at Goldfield Ghost Town in Apache Junction, Arizona. Really cool vehicle!
© Rich Helmer Photography

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Steve M. Harrington
 

Hey, Rich! This image is boldly conceived and executed. It has a remarkable sense of depth that grows as I study it. Interesting tones as well.
I am still working away with Photomatrix and your suggestions. I am beginning to get the beast under control. :)
Steve


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July 08, 2009

 

Rich Helmer
  Thanks Steve! When I saw this truck I was really drawn to it. The color is amazing. I only used 70% on the color saturation and 90% on the strength. I think it turned out okay. When I went all the way up on saturation and strength I started losing detail and the color got a little too crazy. Glad to hear you are doing well with Photomatix and l look forward to seeing what you have done with it! Take care and I will talk with you later! Rich


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July 08, 2009

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Good on you, Rich! A well deserved finalist.
Steve


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July 21, 2009

 

Rich Helmer
  Thank you very much Steve!!!


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July 21, 2009

 

Linda Blair
  This is awesome...congrats on your well deserved winner!!!!!!


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July 22, 2009

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Better on you, Rich! :)


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July 22, 2009

 

Rich Helmer
  Thank you very much Linda & Steve!!! I am in shock and very excited!!!


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July 22, 2009

 

Janice Mezzacappa
  Wow Rich what an awesome finalist, huge congrats!!


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July 22, 2009

 

Janice Mezzacappa
  Oh no even better I meant WINNER!!!!


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July 22, 2009

 

Rich Helmer
  Thank you Janice!!!! What a great way to end the day!!!


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July 22, 2009

 

Janice Mezzacappa
  I know what a great feeling, enjoy!!


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July 22, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  WTG, Rich. CONGRATS on striking GOLD!

UB.


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July 23, 2009

 

Karen Walzer
  Love this one! Congratulations on winning. This deserved it!


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July 24, 2009

 
- Rosemary Sampson

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  A fine win. Love this shot.


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July 29, 2009

 

Rich Helmer
  Thank you all very much!!! :)


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July 29, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  huge congrats for your gorgeous winner Rich!


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August 10, 2009

 

Rich Helmer
  Thank you very much Stefania!!! I was really surprised!


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August 10, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your win Rich, truly excellent! WTG!


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September 04, 2009

 

Rich Helmer
  Thank you Donna!!!!


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September 05, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible WINNER,Rich!


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October 24, 2009

 
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  Congratulations Rich on your Win!!!


Dominick


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November 15, 2009

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  Congratulations on this wonderful image Rich!
You did such a beautiful job on this. I love the effects you created.


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December 26, 2009

 

Jesse M. Green
  Hi, rich! This is a wonderful picture! I was just wondering if you could tell how you got that amazing effect on the picture. I just love the look of this.


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January 21, 2010

 

Rich Helmer
  Hey Jesse, I used a software program called Photomatix Pro. It helps to process multiple exposures and create an HDR image. Really easy to use too! Thanks!!!


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January 22, 2010

 

Teresa Moore
  Very nice HDR image. The old cars are really good subjects for this process, and you have captured the beauty perfectly.


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January 23, 2010

 

Jesse M. Green
  thank you! i'll have to look that up. i've heard you can get a similar effect with one photo but im not sure how to do so.


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January 23, 2010

 

Rich Helmer
  You got it Jesse! I have not tried that but it does do that off one photo too. It is just such a simple program, which is good for me!!!! :)


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January 23, 2010

 

Jesse M. Green
  yeah, simple is what i'm looking for. photoshop is right over my head. thanks for all your help.


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January 23, 2010

 

Lori Carlson
  Love how you've given such a close up yet room to feel the surroundings! It's bold! And I love it! Congrats to you, Rich! =)


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April 08, 2010

 

Rich Helmer
  Thank you very much Lori!!!! :)


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April 08, 2010

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Super capture and effects...love it! Congrats on the win...did you use topaz?


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April 27, 2010

 

Rich Helmer
  Thanks Shelly, this was done with Photomatix!


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April 27, 2010

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Big congrats on your win here. Very nice HDR work to "pop" it. Great gallery, beautiful work.


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April 28, 2010

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Thanks Rich....I have that program, but no clue how to use it....any suggestions?


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April 28, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  A belated congratulations on your win for this great image, Rich. Love the dents and rust and details and pov and background and . . . . Nice work!


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April 28, 2010

 

Kathleen Brennan
  Congratulations on this winner and I love your HDR work throughout your gallery! Great job!


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August 03, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your wonderful winner and your exciting gallery, Rich!


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December 16, 2010

 
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