Why gee, who could this be?

HDR? Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!

Good eye, but it's not true HDR. I tone mapped a single RAW file. You get more noise that way but by doing it from 1 image you can get "HDR" action shots and most importantly your entry can't be removed for "Putting together a new picture from various other pictures"

LOL... figured it was from one image simply due to the waves. Great job..... noise isnt too bad. Wonderful colors. Well done. I have a weakness for "HDR" like images.

Pretty blurry. Looks over edited.

The blurriness is intentional, I wanted this to have a soft look so that when tone mapped it would have oil painting look to it. Not all photos have to be completely sharp. In this case there is acceptable sharpness for the style I was trying to convey. As far as it being over edited that's a matter of opinion.

decidedly different and it does have the oil painting quality to it...overall a good entry, well done author, the single shot HDR is an interesting solution to the multi-exposure ban...

I have to disagree, I find it too blurry, the colours appear unnatural, and i didnt realise the multi exposure ban was actually in effect.

Would be great to see the original photo

Well it seems that yet again a key point in one of my photos that I found to be artistically appealing isn't viewed like I had hoped Well I suppose to each his own.

I'd be happy to supply the original image to the mod for clarification if they would like.

Author, the fact I'm a mod doesn't mean I'm asking to see the original as a mod. I'm a graphic mod and am just a member in the photocontests. The reason I asked is just pure interest and part of my learningcurve.

Please do not be offended.

Rob, I wasn't offended in any way. I'm sorry it came across that way. If you'd like to see it PM me and let me know where you'd like me to send it

I think this is beautiful. What is tone mapping?

I'm sorry not everyone views this like you'd hoped...I think it is positively stunning. I love HDR!

Simply amazing...well done

very nice image -- a toss up between this and your other for a fav

It came out perfect for what you had intended. I don't favorite many but this i had too!!!

Nice shot! Looks like it was fun, but since when does a US Marine need a glove to punch through glass?

Actually, thank you, and yes...I wore a glove (insert humble look), and I STILL cut my darn arm...live and learn! (next time 5 panes, no glove, in my skivies?!?)

Ooh-rah!!!

so, if this is you punching the glass, how did you take the shot.........

Simply using a wireless cable release in the free hand... I can set up and trigger my own shot from up to 100 meters away...IMO it's the best tool other than a sturdy tripod that every photographer with a DSLR should have

Smart to use a glove. Maybe the Marines just taught him not to take unnecessary risks and to use the protective equipment available? There's a difference between looking tough and being stupid.

Agrred kyricom.. was joking . Author, how many shots did it take? It seems the mechanics of simultanious punch and shutter release are harder than it sounds.

Swanze, it actually only took one take to get this shot..(3 shots in the take). By that, I mean I only punched once and my camera and flash can take 7.5 frames per second and was able to catch this immediately after a few "practice" shots to balance the flash. I just then, punched and simultaneously pushed the remote release in my other hand and was able to get the result I was looking for. I have had a bit of practice dropping things and such with the remote release and have gotten my timing faily close on most occasions.

@ kyricom...yes, you are correct...dead Marines are useless on the battlefield...

I don't know Author I was under the impression that when faced with the choice of looking tough and looking smart Jarheads always went with tough And I thought Marines never die, they just go to hell and regroup!

thanx for the explanation, great shot btw!

Being ex-military, I'll hold off on the Marines jokes... only coz I know they never get it.....
Great shot BTW and thanks for the explanation, now I'm convinced that some Pxl people just have way too much time on there hands

Best of luck

It's really beautiful

Nice first entry, Good job and Good luck

Nice Click..
My view: backgroud is prominent and hence distracting from the subject