A Grand Vista is a photograph by Heidi Smith which was uploaded on March 7th, 2013.
A Grand Vista
Palos Verdes is a group of coastal cities in the Palos Verdes Hills on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, within southwestern Los Angeles County in the U.S.... more
by Heidi Smith
Title
A Grand Vista
Artist
Heidi Smith
Medium
Photograph
Description
Palos Verdes is a group of coastal cities in the Palos Verdes Hills on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, within southwestern Los Angeles County in the U.S. state of California. The Palos Verdes Peninsula cities include Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates.
The peninsula is an affluent community known for its dramatic ocean and city views from the Palos Verdes Hills, distinguished schools, extensive horse trails, and high home prices.
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March 7th, 2013
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Heidi Smith
Thank you so much to the art collector from Mansfield, TX! I hope you enjoy this image in good health for many years to come. I'm so pleased you chose one of my pieces.
Phyllis Kaltenbach
This is a beautiful image, Heidi. The grey sky is just the way it is along the coast and your clouds and the reflexions are beautiful also. V/F
Carla Parris
Came back to see what you had said about how you achieve this look. Sounds very time consuming indeed, but so worth it, Heidi! It is quite a unique look, I think, which makes your work stand out in the crowd. Just a little admiration from one of your fans. :)
Heidi Smith replied:
Hey Carla, thanks for stopping by again. :) The process is quite interesting to me. When I was first introduced to HDR a few years ago, I was quite intrigued, but also intimidated. I shoot in RAW using Manuel settings as it is, and shooting for HDR under most circumstances requires 3 bracketed images. When the lighting is challenging... like on an early morning in a darkened Yosemite Valley with very illumined granite, HDR can be a photographic life saver. A GND filter doesn't always do the trick... Anyway, I'm enjoying the process and I really appreciate your comments and support. Thank you. :)
Jon Burch Photography
Looks like a storm is coming! Great sky and scene! Congratulations on your feature!! (v)
Heidi Smith replied:
Thank you, Jon! Yes, it had rained all the previous night, then there was a small break before the next wave rolled in that afternoon.
Ann Horn
Marvelous work, Heidi. Looks like a lovely place to sit and contemplate the beauty of the sea... a place whichI would enjoy..
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