Daylight HDR
Posted 10/03/2010 - 11:16
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Did you de-saturate the second one, or reduce contrast? It looks more like the latter. I think in general HDR images need a decent boost to the contrast to look a bit less fake.
Tim
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Posted 10/03/2010 - 11:18
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Desaturated by -10 in PS. Not sure if I'm using Photomatix correctly. Its like the first time in the darkroom trying to get good colour prints!
I think contrast maybe sacrificed in the HDR process? It appears to look like fill flash.. sort of...
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I think contrast maybe sacrificed in the HDR process? It appears to look like fill flash.. sort of...
Regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 10/03/2010 - 11:30
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Sorry, I was a bit confused and thought the first one was your HDR, and the second one was a decreased saturation version
Yes, agree about reducing sat in second one, possibly even a little more - the veggies look slightly radioactive. I still think it needs a bit of a contrast or black point bump.
You've also got the problem of wind, you can see the leaves on the far left and top of the frame have been moving slightly in your HDR. 'Faking' an HDR using three versions of the same RAW file (one normal, one under exposed, one over exposed) can be quite useful in windy situations.
Yes, agree about reducing sat in second one, possibly even a little more - the veggies look slightly radioactive. I still think it needs a bit of a contrast or black point bump.
You've also got the problem of wind, you can see the leaves on the far left and top of the frame have been moving slightly in your HDR. 'Faking' an HDR using three versions of the same RAW file (one normal, one under exposed, one over exposed) can be quite useful in windy situations.
Tim
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Posted 10/03/2010 - 11:39
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I think the wind problem is probably due to the local food.
I will persevere with the HDR processing until I find an acceptable route that does not eat too much time. I spent two days after the golf open, processing several hundred images. My laptop needs liquid Nitrogen cooling.
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I will persevere with the HDR processing until I find an acceptable route that does not eat too much time. I spent two days after the golf open, processing several hundred images. My laptop needs liquid Nitrogen cooling.
Regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 10/03/2010 - 11:41
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I thought you had a K7? From what I've seen the built-in HDR function isn't too shabby!
Tim
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Posted 10/03/2010 - 12:01
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Yes I have the K7 with me but have not used that function yet.
Only use the three R's.
Raperture, fRocus and Release.
Oh and a bit of Rexposure comp now & then.
I really really wish I had a FF digital MX......
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Only use the three R's.
Raperture, fRocus and Release.
Oh and a bit of Rexposure comp now & then.
I really really wish I had a FF digital MX......
Regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 10/03/2010 - 12:09
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The second one looks like it's received big burst of flash lighting up the palm tree.
I have to say, that K7 does a remarkable job of retaining detail in shadows and highlight straight out of the camera, before you get to HDR.
Sorry...that's not what you wanted to hear!
Regards,
Andrew
I have to say, that K7 does a remarkable job of retaining detail in shadows and highlight straight out of the camera, before you get to HDR.
Sorry...that's not what you wanted to hear!
Regards,
Andrew
Best wishes,
Andrew
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
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Posted 10/03/2010 - 12:47
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No problem Andrew, I am just trying some techniques that are new for me and don't mind posting the results. It lets other see what can be done, not professing that it is all good and thumbs up.
Best regards
Best regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 10/03/2010 - 14:52
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Had another play after reading the instructions for Photomatix
I think this is better HDR as colours are natural.
or not?
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I think this is better HDR as colours are natural.
or not?
Regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 10/03/2010 - 15:11
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Looks like it, but the photo's are in my opinion missaligned. if you look at the first photo, it's razor sharp.. But if you look at the HDR you see that the top branches are moved.
Colorwise it realy looks good
Colorwise it realy looks good
Posted 10/03/2010 - 17:09
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Yes, this is much more natural. The light is well balanced and the colours more muted.
Definitely honing your technique here, Gary.
Just a thought (random) are the locals adverse to a little street photography out there? If not, you could compile a great set of exotic images using HDR skills (probably in camera) to balance the deep shadows and the blinding sunlit buildings.
Regards,
Andrew
Definitely honing your technique here, Gary.
Just a thought (random) are the locals adverse to a little street photography out there? If not, you could compile a great set of exotic images using HDR skills (probably in camera) to balance the deep shadows and the blinding sunlit buildings.
Regards,
Andrew
Best wishes,
Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 10/03/2010 - 20:02
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There are no issues with street photography here Andrew.
I will do a set, as per your suggestion and post results.
Regards
I will do a set, as per your suggestion and post results.
Regards
Too far from a shore.
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Original at 0 exp comp. Some sharpening
HDR version with some desaturation and same sharpening as above.
It would seem that colour balance may also be required?
Any comments?
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