1 st attempt at HDR

GOLDENORFE

after following bobs thread decided to have a go, i usually merge with layer masks.
this shot was taken with a 12mp compact! couldnt be bothered setting up tripod & slr that day! hence no good detail in foreground grasses.
only file i could find with 3 exposures to test on.
comments welcome.
phil



comments welcome
phil

kitvan

nice composition, nice moment with the rays of light coming through! Pretty darn good for a compact!

I do think there is a lack of high-end (levels) though, which you can fix with PS.
I hope you don't mind, but I simply took it into PS3 and helped the middle and upper levels a bit.

I'm sure this isn't an ideal balance for you, but I think if you optimize your image for levels first, then color you'll be very pleased!

nice shot though. beautiful! clap

pillman

Awesome from a compact, no tripod etc. What software ?
Prefer your "development" Phil. This HDR is the way to go.. GOOD BYE MASKING !
Both are beautiful.

GOLDENORFE

thanks for imput, it was one of those times when getting tripod&dslr set up would have missed the light, thank god for compacts.
i think christians version reduces the impact of light in the bottom of the valley.the brighter grasses in foreground look better but the compact has produced no sharpness to them.
1st go with photomatrix, no idea on settings just pressed go!

just done 2 nd pic
post later
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

pillman

Check this video...actually there are 3, two on photomatix and one using
built in HDR in CS3.. Very helpful...


http://www.thedigitalphotographyconn...ayer.php?ID=72

canon400d

pillman wrote:

Check this video...actually there are 3, two on photomatix and one using
built in HDR in CS3.. Very helpful...


http://www.thedigitalphotographyconn...ayer.php?ID=72

Yes Phil this is the link for the tutorials of Pillman I was referring to and I found it very helpful indeed.

Regards
Bob

GOLDENORFE

thanks guys, have now viewed videos, very helpfull
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

roentarre

Superb lighting there