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One Headlight

© Rich Helmer

One Headlight

Uploaded: June 16, 2009

Description

Old vibrant orange Ford tow truck rusting away at Goldfield Ghost Town in Apache Junction, Arizona. Really cool vehicle!
© Rich Helmer Photography

Exif: F Number: 5.6, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Steve M. Harrington July 08, 2009

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 #1151552

Rich Helmer July 08, 2009

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 #7720122

Steve M. Harrington July 21, 2009

Good on you, Rich! A well deserved finalist.
Steve #7764068

Rich Helmer July 21, 2009

Thank you very much Steve!!! #7766397

Linda Blair July 22, 2009

This is awesome...congrats on your well deserved winner!!!!!! #7771135

Steve M. Harrington July 22, 2009

Better on you, Rich! :) #7771168

Rich Helmer July 22, 2009

Thank you very much Linda & Steve!!! I am in shock and very excited!!! #7772307

Janice Mezzacappa July 22, 2009

Wow Rich what an awesome finalist, huge congrats!! #7772350

Janice Mezzacappa July 22, 2009

Oh no even better I meant WINNER!!!! #7772354

Rich Helmer July 22, 2009

Thank you Janice!!!! What a great way to end the day!!! #7772358

Janice Mezzacappa July 22, 2009

I know what a great feeling, enjoy!! #7772366

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 23, 2009

WTG, Rich. CONGRATS on striking GOLD!

UB. #7773143

Karen Walzer July 24, 2009

Love this one! Congratulations on winning. This deserved it! #7779071

Rosemary Sampson level-classic July 29, 2009

A fine win. Love this shot. #7795299

Rich Helmer July 29, 2009

Thank you all very much!!! :) #7795489

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 10, 2009

huge congrats for your gorgeous winner Rich! #7834925

Rich Helmer August 10, 2009

Thank you very much Stefania!!! I was really surprised! #7835456

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 04, 2009

Congratulations on your win Rich, truly excellent! WTG! #7915184

Rich Helmer September 05, 2009

Thank you Donna!!!! #7918918

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 24, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible WINNER,Rich! #8068178

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 15, 2009

Congratulations Rich on your Win!!!


Dominick #8132375

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic December 26, 2009

Congratulations on this wonderful image Rich!
You did such a beautiful job on this. I love the effects you created. #8247219

Jesse M. Green January 21, 2010

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. #8318753

Rich Helmer January 22, 2010

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!!! #8321354

Teresa Moore January 23, 2010

Very nice HDR image. The old cars are really good subjects for this process, and you have captured the beauty perfectly. #8324027

Jesse M. Green January 23, 2010

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. #8324954

Rich Helmer January 23, 2010

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!!!! :) #8324956

Jesse M. Green January 23, 2010

yeah, simple is what i'm looking for. photoshop is right over my head. thanks for all your help. #8324972

Lori Carlson April 08, 2010

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! =) #8521150

Rich Helmer April 08, 2010

Thank you very much Lori!!!! :) #8521156

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic April 27, 2010

Super capture and effects...love it! Congrats on the win...did you use topaz? #8573474

Rich Helmer April 27, 2010

Thanks Shelly, this was done with Photomatix! #8573502

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic April 28, 2010

Big congrats on your win here. Very nice HDR work to "pop" it. Great gallery, beautiful work. #8575113

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic April 28, 2010

Thanks Rich....I have that program, but no clue how to use it....any suggestions? #8575699

Mitch Spence level-classic April 28, 2010

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! #8575703

Kathleen Brennan August 03, 2010

Congratulations on this winner and I love your HDR work throughout your gallery! Great job! #8803912

Karen Celella December 16, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful winner and your exciting gallery, Rich! #9109876

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