thanks everyone.
flyfisher wrote in post #2353834
I enjoyed your gellery very much for your IR did you convert them ?
Um, I'm not sure what you're asking, but all my infrared stuff is taken in-camera on an IR modified camera.
AdamJL wrote in post #2356085
Beautiful stuff Pete...
no HDR this time?
Infact, yes. This scene had an very large dynamic range around the whole 360°, and also with the extreme variations in light between the shadows and bright areas where the sun was shining through the clouds, it would've been impossible without using multiple bracketed exposures.
rickydiver wrote in post #2356855
Pete it has all been said before but this shot is fantastic. Not only is the stitch perfect but the colours and composition are first class also

If you dont mind me asking what software are you using to get this image?
Cheers Ricky
It's made up from 11 triple bracketed exposures, each of which is merged into a high dynamic range image using Photomatix, and then these are all stitiched together in CS2. Extensive tonal and contrast adjustments are then made to the full pano in CS2 to fine tune the image until it's done.