Ok, So I decided to Stop my macro sets just for an instant (I don't want you to get annoyed about my constant pictures about bugs or always macros or close ups. )

I've been amazed by many of you with your Autumn shots, about the vivid shots, the colors, the simply beauty that autumn can be. And I wanted to do the same, but in my area, (i mean the closest forest), is a pine area, so I had no hope for doing something like that.
Although Today I went to Guimarães (Place known as the cradle of Portugal - I took pictures of the castle, later on I'll also post it lol), and I went to the city park, and I found the REAL Autumn that I wanted.
So expect to see these series (maybe more 3 posts I guess), and I hope you can enjoy it, if you enjoy it as I do.

Process:
* In this set, I decided to make 1 paronamish shot of an old house inside the park
* I made 4 of the pictures in HDR because I wanted to give it a bit more detail and color to it.
* The sharpness seems ok to me.
* I was about to make some of these, and others that are yet to come in BW, but hey, I should let them in color, because that is the spirit of the fall right? what do you think?

beautiful ! photodeclair · 2010-11-06: 18:23

Great shots Ricky...get your rake out and help !! MARETKA88 · 2010-11-06: 18:29

They are really great...the perspective in all of them is spot on..#3 has light, colour and atmosphere :) cariad · 2010-11-06: 18:29

beautiful, Ricky :) i really like 4. malquistfamily · 2010-11-06: 18:41

Excellent set ! finbarr · 2010-11-06: 18:46

Definitely color pictures for fall, I say. atszabo · 2010-11-06: 18:51

I would love to see the full pano effect of #4. McMommy · 2010-11-06: 18:57

You know, I really enjoyed hiking or driving through Portugal along the Douro or in the area of Guimarães and finding those beautiful, old, stone houses that were partly in ruin - entire villages sometimes. They are so enchanting. That is why I really like seeing number 4. I can't wait to see your pics of the Castelo de Guimarães. I also remember well the beautiful old houses up behind the castelo. The doorways are beautiful! lookwhatisaw · 2010-11-06: 18:58

The old house is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. stabeez · 2010-11-06: 18:59

Love the last shot!!!! SunFlower1990 · 2010-11-06: 19:08

must have been a great day out.... great autumn shots... ????? · 2010-11-06: 19:10

I like 3 and 4. Very curious about the things in the first shot... What are they? It's good to change and accept new challenges :-) Very nice autumn set. Keep on shooting... ????? · 2010-11-06: 19:23

Enjoyed the set! I was also wondering about the first shot? HoosierAtHeART · 2010-11-06: 19:35

I love 3..it just sums up Autumn for me...what a brilliant set..it's nice that you took a different turn this time,although I do like your macros elizzi · 2010-11-06: 19:56

Very nice set Ricky, you certainly found it there. Jarvo · 2010-11-06: 20:01

Glad you found autumn there. I love the various paths. I think that b/w would be interesting to look at, but yes, I agree that in the spirit of fall, they should be in color. :) livelovelaugh · 2010-11-06: 20:14

Nice set, Ricky! I'd love to see them all in color! huiching · 2010-11-06: 21:29

Awesome. joycephotography · 2010-11-06: 21:32

I'm amazed at the work you're doing with your new camera....you are a quick learner! These are gorgeous autumn images.... lookagain · 2010-11-06: 21:50

I like em. smbunation · 2010-11-06: 22:04

Lovely autumn set! darfoster · 2010-11-06: 22:32

I say color! Set #1 is very nice! RayNvb · 2010-11-07: 00:17

Wowww Ricky each post a new show, very beautiful set! ????? · 2010-11-07: 01:34

I say bravo Ricky! New and beautiful ! A post in B&W of the autumn would not have made the same effect, and I have a preference for 4 josy63 · 2010-11-07: 01:38

Beautiful set Ricky! ????? · 2010-11-07: 01:42

Nice set,. I love the two possibilities. Francesc21 · 2010-11-07: 01:52

Well done Ricky, you have catch it GKorts · 2010-11-07: 03:04

Wonderful shots! :) Kozuka · 2010-11-07: 04:47

Lovely shots. A bit of a problem with the grey HDR "mist", I don't know how to tackle that although it's usually better if you use tone compression rather than "detail enhancement" (I'm talking Photomatix here, I don't know which program you are using). yellodog · 2010-11-07: 05:15

Beautiful set! mariadamaris · 2010-11-07: 05:27

Including photos that I love! Gerad · 2010-11-07: 05:45

I loved this set, Ricky! I don't have the knowledge to comment on your quality, but I love seeing more of the beautiful country where you live. lifeisgood · 2010-11-07: 05:56

Very nicely illustrated Ricky! Ole365 · 2010-11-07: 07:52

Wonderful! wildduck · 2010-11-07: 08:54

Indeed, they are very 'fall-ish'... Color is the way to go... :-) wfrnk · 2010-11-07: 09:20

Acho muito bem que também tira fotos de paisagens, ainda por cima agora com a câmara nova. E tira muito bem, está um set bonito, principalmente a 2ª está muito linda. Unchained · 2010-11-07: 13:20

Wonderful pictures Congratulations Diego Sarmiento · 2010-11-07: 15:32

A very beautiful work Ricky!!! I like them all ;) miclaud · 2010-11-07: 16:01

Love your "mushrooms" in 1 :-) and bridge in 2 and composition of 3. Nice set! ????? · 2010-11-07: 16:35

Excellent set !I really like the color and last shot!!!! Davorka · 2010-11-08: 02:38

Special place well described. Color and light in #2 are extraordinary! YUKJA · 2010-11-08: 03:39

Nice set! Frikica · 2010-11-08: 11:32

adorei *-* anusca · 2010-11-08: 16:02

lovely! afchebilal · 2010-11-09: 06:48

Like em! kunandi · 2010-11-09: 10:04

Great fall entry Ricky! I especially like the last photo. ArtBee · 2010-11-09: 14:31

Hehehehehe... You have to visit this place next spring. I think there will be many bugs to take some close-ups / macros. LOL! ????? · 2010-11-09: 16:59

HDR works perfect for these images!! ;-) Ryana · 2010-11-11: 07:09

amazing shots my friend, love them nataliemanco · 2010-11-14: 04:46

great set! i think #5 would look good in B&W too. coloredlens · 2011-01-05: 11:46

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