San Antonio Missions

Lyncca · Aug 12, 2008

In all the times I have visited San Antonio, this was my first time to visit the other 4 missions besides the Alamo. They were much more impressive!
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dklod · Aug 12, 2008

these are great. 1 and 2 I like the most. did you use any filters (very blue sky but nicely exposed shaded areas)? I'd hate to mention HDR, particularly if they are not, but shade and sunned areas are perfectly exposed in my eyes (on my crappy CRT at work). If they are, this is how they should be done, if not, bravoooo. Bravo anyways

Lyncca · Aug 13, 2008

dklod said:
these are great. 1 and 2 I like the most. did you use any filters (very blue sky but nicely exposed shaded areas)? I'd hate to mention HDR, particularly if they are not, but shade and sunned areas are perfectly exposed in my eyes (on my crappy CRT at work). If they are, this is how they should be done, if not, bravoooo. Bravo anyways

Thank you! I didn't use any filters (besides the standard UV) or HDR on these images. :mrgreen: The sky was a beautiful blue that day and the clouds kept it from blowing out. I did boost the color of it in PP since it turned out so beautifully, but that is about it. The sky is actually what kept me from turning them to B&W, which is what I initially intended to do. I probably still will, but I think the color will be my favorite.

Also, my wide angle lens seems to always get gorgeous colors. I'm not sure how all that works, but I've noticed it in most of my shots taken with it.

abraxas · Aug 13, 2008

What a great series!

Thanks for sharing the out-of-the-way places (which I'm always up for seeing).

Antarctican · Aug 13, 2008

Wooo, I like all of 'em! But the composition of #3 is a standout for me. Thanks for sharing these.

Lyncca · Aug 15, 2008

Thanks again

My best friend wants to buy one from me for her house. I won't charge her, but it was nice to know she thinks its worthy to pay for (even if she is my best friend!)

I think I am going to get 3 or 4 printed to put in a singular frame too. They seem to work better as a set, I think.

MissMia · Aug 15, 2008

Gorgeous series Lyncca! You really should print and hang them. Thank you for sharing.

WarpFactorVIII · Aug 15, 2008

Beautiful Pictures. I think that 4 and 5 are my fav. Where exactly were these taken at? I will be in San Antonio in about 2 weeks and would really like to visit this place.

Fox Paw · Aug 15, 2008

Fine pictures, Lyncca. I've been in San Antonio a lot (my dad was born there) and I've never seen any of the missions other than the Alamo, either. Your pictures make me regret that.

Lyncca · Aug 17, 2008

WarpFactorVIII said:
Beautiful Pictures. I think that 4 and 5 are my fav. Where exactly were these taken at? I will be in San Antonio in about 2 weeks and would really like to visit this place.

If you just go ask your hotel front desk or concierge, they should have directions for you. Just ask about the Missionary Trail. It's about 12 miles from start to end and took us about 10 min to get their from the riverwalk (driving).