I paid a comfort penalty making this image. Airports offer some unique possibilities. Where else can you find vast reflective surfaces and scattered light sources without going to Vegas? It is easy to lose track of time while you are out wondering around exploring all that Denver International Airport has to offer. I ended up over exploring and when I headed back to the terminal, boarding was well under way. Needless to say, when you get on late with a bag full of camera gear, you pay the price in leg room……
Side Note: If you are a conspiracist, DIA is at the center of some pretty amusing theories. You can find more information here.
Capture Notes:
Nikon D700
Sigma 15mm Fisheye
Gitzo Traveler
Lexar UDMA
Processing Notes:
Capture – 9 images @ 1ev (used the .jpgs)
Photomatix 4 (beta 1ish ?) – HDR/Tonemapping
Nik Color Efex Pro – ProContrast
Photoshop – Remixed the sign from the anchor .jpg
Nik Define 2.0 – Noise Reduction (auto profile)
Sized for web
Nik Sharpener 2.0 – Display 20%
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