Thanks for all the insightful comments on yesterday’s post. I appreciate people taking the time to read and comment. It makes me want to continue to write daily informative, detailed posts for all of you :)
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So, for quite some time now I have been searching for the perfect composition to create a stunning, memorable shot of Naples, my hometown for the past three years. I think I am close with the shot below. While my mom and I were lost, squeezing through the tiny streets of Naples (She broke the charging cord for my TomTom, although she will deny it 
) we came upon a small group of children playing in the street. As my mom jumped out to ask for directions, I jumped out to get a photo. Leaping on to the roof, I edged my way out, mindful of the 100 foot drop below me, and got some shots. I never really do this, but today I want to actually give you the exact location where I took it. So, Naples peeps, if you want a great view of your city, head on over to these coordinates (in Google Lat/Long style, just plug-in to google and it will take you there): 40.837631,14.232214
Here is a snapshot from Google Street View of my setup:
And here is the location, large and small scale:
So there you go. You can swing by this neat little overlook and get your own photo now Recommended times are early morning at sunrise, late afternoon, and sunset. A night shot from here would also be neat, but make sure you bring your tripod!
Here is the final photo. I was trying to convey a golden, authentic looking Naples, and using Nik’s Color Efex Pro I was able to achieve exactly that! Also, if you click the picture, you can see it in full resolution – I used Nik’s Sharpener Pro to make the final photograph a bit sharper before exporting from Lightroom 4. Both are awesome new products for me that I am still learning! You can save 15% on ALL Nik Software products by heading to their site through this link!
Enjoy!
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Great location with a wonderful view Adam. It might have been easier to meet everyone at your house and take them there!
Len Saltiel recently posted..Disney’s Fort
Very cool directions and Awesome shot Adam!
Rich McPeek recently posted..Field of Color
Stunning shot Adam. You definitely found a perfect vantage point to take in the city.
Steven Perlmutter recently posted..The Dory Shop
Wow what a view. You found the perfect vantage point. Stunning image.
Edith levy recently posted..Stand Tall
I always thought Naples was crowded and now I know it is! An awesome shot, Adam. What a jigsaw of a place. Love that golden light you’ve added to it.
LensScaper recently posted..The Powder House
lol @ the stick man
That’s one cool shot, nice and warm. Really good!
A.Barlow recently posted..Eyes As Black As Coal
A spectacular view from that location. Now you’ll be able to find it again but you’ll have to fight off the other photographers.
Haha, lets get serious, no one reads this blog
Plus, I don’t think I could find it again if I wanted to!
Nice shot of the city! What a wonderful place to live!
Rick Louie recently posted..Sunrays over the Abyss
Well done Adam, great capture, with a very nice POV!! Hey I received the prints, and WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful, and most impressive!!! Thks again, off for a week, catchup soon…
Don
Wonderful! Glad you enjoy them! Thanks for the comment my friend!
RE: No one reads the blog
Well I just read it and enjoyed the post very much. The vantage point is perfect for the city. Wish I could visit there some time.
Thanks,
Haha, thank you very much, I do very much appreciate the visit and comment Albert! I hope to see you back and hear from you again soon!
if the Tom Tom was in working condition we would have never gotten to see the most beautiful views of Naples; conclusion, some things work out for the best in spite of one’s best intentions.
Your self portrait above makes you look red and round with lines, Adam. Just sayin’. LOL What a great post, what a fabulous idea and way to share with everyone else! Your photograph is, once again, without peer my friend!
Great post. And thank you so much for the panorama print I won. I got it today, and love it.
Thanks for the support Angeline!! I am happy you like the print! Can you do me a favor and take a picture of you with it?? I am going to have a page on here with the winners and their prints! Thanks!
Not a very flattering pic of you. But your final pic is really nice. Great job, Adam.
Mark Neal recently posted..HDR – Graduated Toning – Short and Simple HTDS
What a place to be, man. Love the view, I could drain a battery in a matter of hours there.
Nice work on this post, particularly that last image.
Jimi Jones recently posted..Blue Hour at the Docks
We do read the blog and all the comments, even if its 13 days late. Awesome photo, great work with the software.
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