Edinburgh - HDR

chrism_scotland
Posted 02/04/2011 - 23:06 Link
I know HDR isn't everyones cup of tea and this is my first go trying it, mainly as it was so bright today multiple exposures were needed to get anything decent!

Edinburgh Castle

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Bank of Scotland

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Frogfish
Posted 03/04/2011 - 09:58 Link
It's my cup of tea. I love HDR.

These are low-key versions but look good to me. In #1 I think you could have used the selective lightening brush to bring out the detail in the castle more.

The clouds in #1 are far more interesting than those rather flat looking clouds in #3 (if you use layers or their equivalent then you could really bring them out) but #3 is the one I like most.

Overall nice low-key job.
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Gwyn
Posted 03/04/2011 - 10:57 Link
I agree these are very nice low-key HDR. I don't like in-your-face ott HDR but these are lovely. I love the sky in #1 but agree #3 is the best.
chrism_scotland
Posted 03/04/2011 - 15:26 Link
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I've messed around with the images in Photomatix a but to try and get some more colour into the castle, I'm not great with Post Processing, need more practice!
PentaxExpert
Posted 03/04/2011 - 15:29 Link
I like this shot Chris and I think you have improved it, but what I don't like is the trees is in foreground, they reduce the impact of the castle.
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