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old old city · #**101** (**permalink**) 06-19-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Malloy

My bike print looks amazing in person. The .jpg pales in comparison. I chose standard UV glass (not the non glare) when framing as it really shows off the hyper sharp HDR style.

There is glass called "Mirror Guard" which almost looks like there isn't any glass in the frame at all except when viewed at an angle and then it looks green. I think it was $30 for a 16" x 20" piece. Seven Arts framing in Old City carries it.

old old city · #**102** (**permalink**) 06-19-2008, 11:00 PM

"Midnight Train"
I personal love blurry photos and Michael just did a great job with this.

sifelaver · #**103** (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 12:11 AM

it's great to see such a varied example of work. i like the mood of this piece; the top of the bridge almost feels like a film strip. i also check the flickr page daily.

what really made me notice michael though is his color HDR work. particularly the gritty, true-to-life underground septa subway shots that nobody else is shooting and the ominious old city skyline shots. (the toy city shots are also really cool.) those images are just magical and probably some of the best examples of HDR out there. not to mention - nobody else is shooting philly this way. he's truly filled a niche, imho.

i really wish he'd do more of this stuff. it's sort of like when a band releases an amazing album and because of it you notice them and they become your favorite. but then their follow up work they go in a different direction and you like it still because it's great and it's them but it's different

btw, i really love the soft focus warm black and white images - but for different reasons than why i got into his work.

old old city · #**104** (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sifelaver

it's great to see such a varied example of work. i like the mood of this piece; the top of the bridge almost feels like a film strip. i also check the flickr page daily.

what really made me notice michael though is his color HDR work. particularly the gritty, true-to-life underground septa subway shots that nobody else is shooting and the ominious old city skyline shots. (the toy city shots are also really cool.) those images are just magical and probably some of the best examples of HDR out there. not to mention - nobody else is shooting philly this way. he's truly filled a niche, imho.

i really wish he'd do more of this stuff. it's sort of like when a band releases an amazing album and because of it you notice them and they become your favorite. but then their follow up work they go in a different direction and you like it still because it's great and it's them but it's different

btw, i really love the soft focus warm black and white images - but for different reasons than why i got into his work.

He recently upgraded to a Nikon D300 and I'm sure he will be doing more HDR when he has time.

BTW the first copy of this photo sold to a collector in New York this morning.

sifelaver · #**105** (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by old old city

He recently upgraded to a Nikon D300 and I'm sure he will be doing more HDR when he has time.

BTW the first copy of this photo sold to a collector in New York this morning.

the d300 is a great camera. i've used one a few times. looking forward to seeing the new work. glad he is doing so well.

mpennsky · #**106** (**permalink**) 06-21-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sifelaver

the d300 is a great camera. i've used one a few times. looking forward to seeing the new work. glad he is doing so well.

Thanks for the compliments. I really like the D300 and I can't wait until i get a chance to shoot an HDR with it.
I spent the day updating my professional site. I have the photos up but I haven't updated the info or prices yet. For the next week I'll continue my Phillyblog discount for my website then the dealer prices will be up. As for my HDR on Flickr, I keep my discount going on anything that's not on my site.

Thanks all.

www.michaelpennphotography.com

mikepenn@mac.com

old old city · #**107** (**permalink**) 06-22-2008, 05:38 PM

mpennsky · #**108** (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 10:54 PM

mpennsky · #**109** (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 06:50 PM

To answer the same question several people asked.

These photos now come matted 16" x 20"

Thank you.

www.michaelpennphotography.com

mikepenn@mac.com

old old city · #**110** (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 10:39 PM

Shot at 3200 iso at night