Summery Devon

Here's four shots taken this August on the family trip down to Devon. I suffer from Dad with a Camera syndrome when on holiday (a common enough complaint I think), so that's my main excuse if unable to get many decent scenics. But thats made up for with a brilliant camera and lens, and high quality software to process the shots back at home!

Any thoughts gratefully received. The first is an HDR of 5 brackets - I firstly only wanted to get detail in all areas, but then I was seduced by the 'lighting effects' modes in Photmatix Pro, as I thought they worked rather nicely here.

The others are straight shots, but I've tried to reproduce the intensity of light and depth of colour that is a feature in this beautiful part of Britain. Locations : 1) Killerton Garden nr Exeter, 2) Torquay, 3&4) Brixham

K7 with 18-55 (WR), wide end at f8 or so. Processed in PCU 4, Sagelight 4, & PS Elements 8.

Hi Nigel

I also suffer that common affliction 'Dad with camera'

2 & 3 are my favourites

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Stu

The first and third for me, they almost look like they were taken in Spain.

It's great to see summery shots..... I was beginning to think
that they were no longer possible. I can even feel the heat

Thanks guys, I've chosen 1 & 4 for the gallery, good wide views. Lets hope we're going to be seeing plenty of Autumny Sunshine shots too this year!

Lovely vibrant shots

I like 3 best, lovely clarity and colours.

Number three works beautifully.

Number 3 for me. Contrast the clouds, and SLIGHTLY add vibrance to the village.

I say SLIGHTLY because I usually go 'over the top'