Sullivan’s Island, SC
Bleached white oysters welcome the warming sun as they bask in a little tidal pool. Usually I see dark black oyster shells out in the water. This little pool of brilliant white shells was captivating.
The contrast of light on this scene was incredible. At least 8 stops difference between the little pool and the bright sun. I ended up shooting 9 bracketed exposures and using Nik’s HDR Efex Pro 2. I’d played around with it before, but this time I went into and tried out all the controls. It is incredibly simple to use and the different output you can generate is extraordinary. The preview screen is very well put together and gives you a pretty good idea of the results right off the bat.
