Hi all,

Would like some constructive feedback on this one I shot this morning in the cemetery - never really tried a foggy image and found it quite hard to retain the fog after processing.

Original:



After Processing:



Processing steps:

1. Open with Camera RAW and tweaked levels and curves to pull details from shadows and retain highlights.

2. Save to tiff - adjust exposure +/- 2 ev then save a tiff of each of these.

3. Open three tiffs in photomatix and create HDR.

4. Tone map generated HDR image to bring out the details in the gravestones and trees.

5. Open tonemapped HDR back in Photoshop, adjusted the Vibrance/Saturation levels and adjusted Shadows/Highlights and midtones.

6. Created new layer on original (0 ev adjusted) shot and pasted in the tonemapped/tweaked shot,changing its layer type to screen.

7. adjusted original layers opacity to 20% to brighten up the HDR without removing details.

8. Merge layers, then smart sharpen - then unsharp mask... then Done.

Hopefully no-one found that too long winded!

Brian.

Hi, I spotted this at hilton photographic - looks to be new, but they may need calling for availability.

Brian.

I have an K110D that has been converted to shoot infrared images - my understanding is that a filter is used that blocks most light in the visible spectrum, only letting light above around 720nm through (thus the filter is near opaque black when looking at it), as infrared light is, well, red you get the reddish coloured hue in your images. to reduce this, you would set a custom white balance which would bring the image usually to a blueish white and any plants would appear white/gray (woods effect) depending on how much IR light is available.

IR images tend to look better in black and white after processing, but the weaker the IR filter, the more visible light can get through and add colour to your images. IR shots can also be cross processed to give more surreal colours. I'm not sure if Stefan has used an IR filter, or just a deep red filter as there is a distinct lack of the associated woods effect in the shot.

BTW, I really like this shot and the processing has been done exceptionally well considering the flare; just not sure if its IR or not.

Brian.

Out of interest, what kind of infrared filter did you use?

A little off topic, but cameraworld.co.uk have the super for £149.98.. has anyone used them before - I'd rather buy from SRS but cameraworld is £30 cheaper, and I was looking to buy two so its quite a saving. Do SRS price match at all? (hint hint :lol

How well do these flashes work with the wireless function of the k10d/k20d/gx20?

Source of information? - All new high end Apple and Dell displays are LED backlit producing uniform brightness and accurate colour rendition.

Although, anyone looking at a Dell display may want to checkout the Dell Display Panel Lottery - as Dell use various brands of screen in their displays, so even if you buy one the same as your next door neighbour - chances are you could have a better or worse panel inside! So at least with Apple displays you know what your getting for your money...

Yes, the IR hot filter needs to be the same dimensions as the stock one that is being removed - you can leave it without a hot filter or put a clear piece of glass there, but then you will need an IR filter on your lens to block the visible light from ruining your nice IR shots.

To quote Pratchett again - "Stupid men are often capable of things the clever would not dare to contemplate..."

Well, looks like I'll be ordering a IR hot filter from a well regarded Chinese chap from "the other forum" for the princely sum of $50 inc postage and it will take 15 days-ish to get to the UK.

I'll post shots of the dismemberment and hopefully successful conversion once completed.

Thanks again for everyones input!

Thanks everyone, some great info that I have missed on my searches.

Emailing ACS to see if they can supply the replacement hot filter as £250 is a little more than I want to pay - plus I like to do modifications like this my self - gives me something to do with my weekends when the weathers not fit for actually taking photos!