First HDR Images

Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
edited October 26, 2008 in Landscapes
Finally have a tripod sturdy enough to attempt this (Gitzo GT1541 with GH2780QR Ballhead). These were taken in very low light just before and well after sundown.

C&C much appreciated. Any suggestions for improvement welcomed.

6 image HDR f/14 iso 640 52mm
1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/10, 1/6

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4 image HDR f/14 iso 640 @62mm shutter sp. 0.4, 0.8, 1.6, 2.0 sec

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Jack
(My real name is John but Jack'll do)

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  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited October 22, 2008
    Really like the 1st photo. It looks so peaceful.
    Mary
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  • i_worship_the_Kingi_worship_the_King Registered Users Posts: 548 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2008
    If I wasn't trying to do this same thing I would never know the first was a HDR. The second, however, it completely seamless (except those far off lit woods.) I had no idea even after close inspection.
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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2008
    Very nice. I like that you didn't make them look surreal like the typical HDR images. They still look very natural. I have just started playing with HDR and this is exactly the look I am shooting for.

    Which HDR program did you use?

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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2008
    Love #1 clap.gif Good work.
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2008
    Looks like you have the hang of it to me.

    Nicely done. thumb.gif
  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2008
    Dogdots wrote:
    Really like the 1st photo. It looks so peaceful.

    Thanks Mary Kim. It is a very relaxing place indeed.
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  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2008
    i_worship_the_King wrote:
    If I wasn't trying to do this same thing I would never know the first was a HDR. The second, however, it completely seamless (except those far off lit woods.) I had no idea even after close inspection.

    Thanks for the encouragement. I really like that HDR allows the freedom to grab a good image even when there's very little light without blowing out the highlights.
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    Jack
    (My real name is John but Jack'll do)
  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2008
    anonymouscuban wrote:
    Very nice. I like that you didn't make them look surreal like the typical HDR images. They still look very natural. I have just started playing with HDR and this is exactly the look I am shooting for.

    Which HDR program did you use?

    - Alex

    Hi Alex
    Thanks for the kind words.
    I'm kinda ambivalent to those HDR's that some call "over the top". On the one hand the colors are awesome, but on the other hand they don't represent reality. These were converted to HDR using Photoshop CS3
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  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2008
    Thanks Dan and Ric, much appreciated.
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    Jack
    (My real name is John but Jack'll do)
  • jamesljamesl Registered Users Posts: 642 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2008
    Nicely done. clap.gif The first shot especially is great!

    James
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited October 25, 2008
    Would it be too much to ask for consituent frames? Even if small or medium sized ones?
    I have a moot feeling that HDR wasn't needed here...ne_nau.gif
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited October 25, 2008
    Good stuff, Jack. Love the subtle color in the first shot.

    Cheers,
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  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2008
    Nikolai wrote:
    Would it be too much to ask for consituent frames? Even if small or medium sized ones?
    I have a moot feeling that HDR wasn't needed here...ne_nau.gif

    Hi Nick
    It wasn't about need,anymore than conversion to B&W, or IR is. It was a first time experiment of a new to me technique.
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    Jack
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  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2008
    Thanks for looking and the nice words James and Joel.
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    Jack
    (My real name is John but Jack'll do)
  • Dooginfif20Dooginfif20 Registered Users Posts: 845 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2008
    They are nice shots. To me I dont really see HDR when I look at those. When shooting HDR you are trying to get every bit of color and shadow. To me they just arent HDR. I guess there just isnt enough contrast or wide spectrum. They are nice shots, but lacking on HDR
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