California Capital Building

[PhilF]

I was just there last week... c & c appreciated

[PrevailingConditions]

Phil,

This is a great shot. I really like the clarity and detail. I have wanted to get to the Capital for awhile now and this just reinforces that wish. I just wish it didn't have all those unsavory types around (the state politicians ! ).

Thanks for sharing.

PC

[PhilF]

Phil,

This is a great shot. I really like the clarity and detail. I have wanted to get to the Capital for awhile now and this just reinforces that wish. I just wish it didn't have all those unsavory types around (the state politicians ! ).

Thanks for sharing.

PC

thanks... it's okay...those state politicians are never around when you take pictures outside.

[Canyon Hiker]

I like it, Nicely done. The color is stunning. Great job.

[shootme]

Super job, the detail and clarity is amazing and a great PoV. Well done.

[Nicci]

wonderful shot. Love the blue of the sky.

Just wondering, why were the flags at half-mast?

[n8]

Very nice. What was your pp? It almost looks like the sky was inserted.

[PhilF]

wonderful shot. Love the blue of the sky.

Just wondering, why were the flags at half-mast?

I don't really know

Very nice. What was your pp? It almost looks like the sky was inserted.

photoshop CS4

[n8]

photoshop cs4

I could guess as much. I'm curious about your work flow on this one.

[Anbesol]

excellent shot, very sharp! My one nitpick is the blue of the sky looks a bit fake, or HDR'd, I'd prefer to see a slightly brighter sky.

[snoid]

Love the clarity composition and detail.
The lighting feels a bit off somehow.
Bright light, low on the dome and another bright area on the railing high on the building.
PS PP tricks?

[Big Earn]

Talk about clarity! A 'lil PS straightening, maybe? OMG, the clarity! I think I saw the clouds actually move..!

[n8]

I'm starting to think this may have been several shots with different focal points too for that kind of dof.

[Dubbs5050]

its a stunning shot, I really like the pov and obviously the clarity like everyone else said....something does seem a bit strange about the lighting....that sky seems a bit abnormal. Either way, it is a really nice image, and great pp work.

[PhilF]

thanks guys.
I shot this around 2pm... no bracketing involved.... just one shot in RAW
I use photoshop cs4 .... selective sharpening,brightening,contrast, & saturation.
The lens used was a Tamron 10-24 F/3.5-5.6
setting was : 1/80 , F/16, 24mm

[jetrim]

Really fantastic shot Phil, not much else to say besides what everyone else has already

[PhilF]

thanks Jet.

[Greg McCary]

Beautiful detail all the way around. Nice shootin'

[Coastal Flyer]

I think you have a wonderful photograph regardless of how it was achieved. In this day and age of computer manipulation, who knows how anything is produced. I admire the clarity, that sky is very difficult to capture and the blue is blue enough for me. I wish the state was in as good a condition, generally, as your picture would depict. Nicely done.

CF

[PhilF]

thank you Greg and Coastal Flyer.