Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

Waiting their turn to join the traffic chaos which is just part of the Philippines.

3 exposures Photomatix>Camera Raw> Photoshop> NIk Filters> Alien Skin Exposure 6.

Critique and comment welcomed

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HDR image

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jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Another nice one. Without HDR, would you have been able to get a good shot, or were you doing HDR just for the fun of it?

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

I could have got a decent shot as in "normal" photo but its not what I do.
The thought of taking normal photos would make the ol' Pentax redundant I think. I do some gritty BW portraits and practicing same with landscape. These I post in the Critique Forum cos I like the pain of them being ripped to shreds lol.
My eyes a I think are now tuned into to see the world as an HDR fantasy land. That what happens if you do it for a few years I reckon. I also love the challenge that PP throws up with every HDR sequence of shots you take.
This image as a normal photo would have no impact and little interest. Many will not agree which is fine. Many sit for hours with a long lens to capture a lesser spotted big billed hedge hopper or whatever. Its just not for me.
Hope that sort of answers your question Jerry in a long winded way.
Thank you for dropping by and your interest. I can assure you it is much appreciated.

Mr PC Loc: Austin, TX

Another good one. Reminds me of a bunch of Tonka trucks I had as a kid. The little bit of extra kick the HDR adds gives it some excitement. Keep up the good work. You've really developed your own style...

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

Glad you like it Mr PC and thank you for your kind words my friend

joe west Loc: Taylor, Michigan

great speech, and i agree with you, its gotta have a little pop in it
hey run for governor & ill vote for you...

waltchilds Loc: Central Florida

Nice work, Billy. :thumbup:

randave2001 Loc: Richmond

:thumbup:

Dave Chinn

Nice Billy !!! I like the HDR very much. Although, the jeepney has appeared to have gotten larger over the years. Did you know that the jeepney got started from jeeps left from WWII?

Quote from Wikipedia,
Jeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines.[2] They are known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, which have become a ubiquitous symbol of Philippine culture and art.[3] A Sarao jeepney was exhibited at the Philippine pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair as a national image for the Filipinos.[1][4]

Jeepneys were originally made from U.S. military jeeps left over from World War II.[5] The word jeepney is a portmanteau word – some sources consider it a combination of "jeep" and "jitney", while other sources say "jeep" and "knee", because the passengers sit in very close proximity to each other.[1][6] While most jeepneys are used as public utility vehicles, those used as personal vehicles have their rear doors attached with "For family use" or "Private" sign painted on them to alert commuters. Exceptions to this are jeepneys traversing expressways, where rear doors are mandatory, and at times, mechanically rigged to be controlled from the driver side. Jeepneys are used less often for commercial or institutional use.

I have not been in this section before and I am going to have to visit more often.
Dave

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

Yea I did know that little bit of history Dave. They are made on truck chassis now or just a chassis made up of welded box section. Im 6 feet 2 tall so I do not find em the most comfortable of things. Has to be an emergency to get me on one.

It would be nice to have you visit us poor deluded folks who love HDR. I post about 3 times a week in here.
Got a nicely painted Jeepney to post here later next week.

Keep safe my man

Billyspad

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Gorgeous 🌠⭐🌠⭐🌠

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Spectacular results ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

OMG Absolutely stunning 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺