Automotive HDR

Matt_cMatt_c Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
edited October 5, 2009 in Other Cool Shots
Let me just first say that I know everyone has their own opinion on HDR, but they usually fall into the "How dare you use it! I hate it!" category or "For the love of god--please don't overdo it" but with what I like to shoot, it has produced wonderful results.

Two days ago a missed a great chance at sunset and I told myself not to let that happen the next day. So this time I was ready but I didn't look west, but east instead:

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I didn't have the time to move my car more than once, which is why most are in a similar pose in just different angles, but I am happy with the results. I watched the color drain from the clouds in mere seconds once the sun finally slid down completely. Very surprised how fast it went from this color to dark blue/gray.

And also, just because everyone fears HDR done with a heavy editing hand...
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Don't fear HDR! :P

Two more from winter:
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Enjoy!

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  • Sexy6ChickSexy6Chick Registered Users Posts: 948 Major grins
    edited September 18, 2009
    Snow ones are my fave! This made me kind of miss my old Mazda 6 - great cars.
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  • CoryUTCoryUT Registered Users Posts: 367 Major grins
    edited September 19, 2009
    I really dig the first of each of the sets. Great compositions and good, tasteful HDR rendering. The angled and close-up shots don't do much for me. Good processing on all, though.

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  • SerratorSerrator Registered Users Posts: 227 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2009
    I like them! Very nice set(s).

    Remember though...it really doesn't matter what others think of HDR, what matters is that you or the client likes them!
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  • AFBlueAFBlue Registered Users Posts: 135 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2009
    CoryUT wrote:
    I really dig the first of each of the sets. Great compositions and good, tasteful HDR rendering. The angled and close-up shots don't do much for me. Good processing on all, though.

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    Agree. Good shots; only a couple of them look kinda like HDRs. They "just" look like well-composed, well-exposed photographs. Four stars.

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  • Matt_cMatt_c Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited September 20, 2009
    AFBlue wrote:
    Agree. Good shots; only a couple of them look kinda like HDRs. They "just" look like well-composed, well-exposed photographs. Four stars.

    Jerry

    Thanks a lot, folks!

    Appreciate the comments!
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited September 21, 2009
    Serrator wrote:
    I like them! Very nice set(s).

    Remember though...it really doesn't matter what others think of HDR, what matters is that you or the client likes them!


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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited September 21, 2009
    The HDR treatment works well here. Really nice shots, except for the angled ones which I don't care for. Good job all the way around otherwise.

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  • woodywoody Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited September 21, 2009
    Not overdone and "cartoonish"... Just the way good HDR should be done.
    Well done
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  • VycorVycor Registered Users Posts: 386 Major grins
    edited September 21, 2009
    Laughing.gif are those florida plates in the winter :)
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  • SerratorSerrator Registered Users Posts: 227 Major grins
    edited September 21, 2009
    woody wrote:
    Not overdone and "cartoonish"... Just the way good HDR should be done.
    Well done

    woody...some consider the "overdone and cartoonish" to be "good", so to state that the only "good" HDR's must be according to your specifications is rather limiting and could be considered arrogant. I am not trying to be harsh, but I have seen this type of response many times when there really is no justification or rulebook that states what makes a "good" HDR image, only each individuals tastes/biases/worldviews/phase of the moon that sways our likes and dislikes...not someone telling everyone else how things "should be done". Good is a subjective term.

    btw...I strive for the natural HDR or true toned, but I have also seen some awesome over-the-top surreal HDR's as well. I think there is plenty of room for all types of HDR...IMHO.:D
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  • JermbubbaJermbubba Registered Users Posts: 148 Major grins
    edited September 22, 2009
    wow! these are up there with the best auto shots ive seen on here! thanks
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  • Matt_cMatt_c Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited October 5, 2009
    Vycor wrote:
    Laughing.gif are those florida plates in the winter :)

    lol, yeah. I moved here from Florida back in August of 08 and boy did it take me a while to change my plate, haha. Good eye :P
    Jermbubba wrote:
    wow! these are up there with the best auto shots ive seen on here! thanks

    Wow, thanks!

    And to the rest of the compliments as well wings.gif
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