My son in Boxley Valley in Arkansas

[Andy Favors]

Here's one I took back in March. I'm very proud of it, and have it as a 20x30 on my wall. If you look in the distance, the little balls of fluff, they are elk. It is an "HDR" out of a single RAW file. The sky was very blown out. But this looks much better than the original. Just thought I'd share. I tried taking the sign out of the bottom, but never could get it to look right. Other than that, thoughts?

http://i39.tinypic.com/1r9r9s.jpg

[ears]

Great pic! Looks like you took it at the "golden hour". I hope it looks just as good on your wall.

[Andy Favors]

Yes was definitely the golden hour. It actually doesn't look good on my wall. I had it printed through mpix, and it is way dark. I have gotten 4 large prints that are way too dark back from mpix. I tried Adoramapix on a few large ones the other day, and I couldn't be happier. So I just submitted this one today to Adoramapix (which is why I thought about posting it) to see how they can make this one look. I'm sure I will be happy. Thanks for looking.

[christyjo2]

Looks great! I live in Arkansas...its such a great state ;)

[Andy Favors]

Thanks. Where in Arkansas are you? I'm close to Eureka Springs.

[ears]

It's funny that you metioned MPix because I was going to try downloading some pics to them tonight and give them a try. So your saying that you have had nothing but bad luck?

[Andy Favors]

Well, I just counted. Out of the 8 pictures I've had printed there, I'm happy with 2 of them, and one was a reprint. Out of the 8, I believe 6 were reprints. Granted my monitor isn't calibrated, but if I do a test print, with no color correction, it comes back pretty darn close to what it is. So far, I've printed 3 16x20's with Adoramapix, and everyone have come back beyond excellent. And for 5.99, even for metallic paper, you can't beat that. I highly recommend them.

[ears]

I'll give Adoramapix a look. Thanks ozzfavors.

[christyjo2]

Thanks. Where in Arkansas are you? I'm close to Eureka Springs.

I live in Pocahontas AR. Its about 45 minutes from Jonesboro.

[snapdragon43]

Very nice. I wish there were mountains like that in south Arkansas.

[nwagirl]

I live in Pocahontas AR. Its about 45 minutes from Jonesboro.


I live in Arkansas too! I'm in NW Arkansas near Fayetteville- Springdale area.

[Andy Favors]

Ahhh, so you are close to me nwagirl. I'm actually in Berryville.

[nwagirl]

Ahh cool, nice to meet you! Your pic is very nice! One thing about this area, lots of nice scenery for photos!

[Andy Favors]

Yes it is. I've been going over to Eureka Springs a lot lately to the lakes over there, Black Bass Lake, and Lake Leatherwood. Also Kings River. Probably headed over to Missouri tomorrow, maybe Roaring River.

[pttenn]

Very nice shot! Love the composition and the light.
Karen

[Andy Favors]

Thank ya.