From this angle you can see how tall the Burj Khalifa compared to the other Dubai skylines. This was taken at Jumeirah beach, in the part where there are not so many people around. Oh man, that building is really tall! Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 10-20mm Settings: f11 | 1/250 | ISO 100 Post processing: Enhanced the sky to get more texture of the sky using curves Dodging and burning Contrast adjustment Added a light vignette Take care! /Mike
This is from the other side of Dubai Marina, near the Dubai Marina Mall. Good place to shoot… Gear: Canon 7D + Tamron 18-270mm VC Settings: f6.3 | 1/25 | ISO 2500 Post processing: Combined 3 exposures, digital blending (DRI) Dodging and burning Sharpened and applied noise reduction Happy Easter! /Mike
What more can I say, I just love this location. It’s just full of stories and full of scenery that captures my imagination. It’s hard to explain… Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 10-20mm Settings: f9.0 | 1/80 | ISO 100 Post processing: Enhanced the sky to get more cloud textures Dodging and burning Adjusted color tones using curves Applied some sharpening and noise reduction Cheers! /Mike
Alright… There are two things I haven’t tried lately, strobing and toy photography… killing two birds with one stone with this shot. I also have the opportunity to try my new YN460 II speedlites 🙂 Gear: Canon 7D + Tamron 18-270mm VC Settings: f8.0 | 1/250 | ISO 100 Strobist info: 430exii + gobo @ 1/64 power on camera left, behind Batman YN460 II + gobo @ 1/64 power on camera right, behind Batman 580exii + Lumiquest Softbox III @ […]
Today, I purchased a yacht! It’s the one on the right, the one with “DP 2735”! Isn’t she wonderful? All I can say is that… …Yeah right! Happy April fools day everyone! Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 10mm f2.8 Settings: f5.0 | 1/15 | ISO 320 Post processing: Dodged and burned Applied different curves settings on different areas Blended another brighter exposure to get some details on the foreground (DRI) Applied some noise reduction Have a nice day! /Mike
I have been eying this phone for quite some time now, I just couldn’t think of a good angle to shoot. I saw this angle while picking up something from the floor on my way to the parking. I thought I’ll give it a click… and so I did and that’s what it looks and my fisheye gave it a twist 🙂 Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 10mm f2.8 Settings: f4.5 | 1/60 | ISO 100 Post processing: Manually blended […]
Dubai Internet City, or DIC is a technology park created by the government of Dubai as a free economic zone, the economic laws of DIC attracted many technology firms such as Microsoft, Canon, Siemens, IBM, Cisco, Dell, Nokia, HP, Oracle and many other IT companies. This particular shot is a man made lake which is a home for migrating birds and some small fishes. Too bad, after July I won’t see this place everyday. But, life goes on… Gear: Canon […]
This is Dubai Marina. This is were the rich folks with boats hang out 🙂 Nothing much to say here… Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 10mm f2.8 Settings: f5.0 | 1/15 | ISO 320 Post processing: Blended two exposures manually (DRI) Dodging and burning Adjusted contrast and vibrance Thanks! /Mike
Again, taken from Ras Al Khaimah. I wish I knew what this structure is, I really have no idea. All I know is that looking at it makes you think and forces you to create your own story behind it. Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 10-20mm Settings: f8.0 | 1/40 | ISO 100 Post processing: Enhanced the sky to give a more dramatic feel Dodging and burning Applied selective color balance Adjusted contrast using blending modes Happy shooting! /Mike