3 HDR images

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I created these HDR images with a more natural slant than the usual surreal style. Each photo is made from three raw files taken with different exposures. Mostly about 2 stops difference between photos. They were combined in Photoshop CS 2.

The first image allowed me to get blue sky where it would usually have been blown out (the sun was in the direction of the photo).

The second image allowed me to get even lighting from the dark shadow areas right out to the window. The window would have been blown out with not even the dividers being visible. I know this photo is substandard, but I've shown it here to demonstrate how well HDR works.

The last image had about 5-6 stops difference between light and dark areas. HDR has enabled me to combine the tones without compressing the gamut.

Feedback welcome and appreciated. :)

yosemite-field.jpg


tenayalodgereception.jpg

Source images:
tenayaseperate.jpg


antelope.jpg
 
I think they look great, not over the top like most of the stuff i have seen recently.


They still look very normal which make them better.
 
Bravo! They all look nice and natural with a good range of tones. No. 2 doesn't do an awful lot for me as a shot but I can appreciate the range of tones you've managed to retain. Good work :)
 
Not a fan of the third, but that's just between me and the rocks :p

Credit where it's due, the first and second have got a really nice textured feel about them. I personally love those type of shots :)
 
I'm not going to comment on the subjects themselves, but it's a pleasure to see images that don't scream HDR. You could almost argue that you didn't need to use HDR as the lighting was soo good... if you know what I mean.

Much prefer that to the large majority of 'whoah' HDR shots. Especially like the third one - Antelope Canyon?
 
I dont think number 1 works. I know it would be difficult but the mountain is cut off and the composition wants you to look higher and you cant. If you know what I mean.

Like the cave, nice colour, nice texture, well done.
 
King_Boru said:
I dont think number 1 works. I know it would be difficult but the mountain is cut off and the composition wants you to look higher and you cant. If you know what I mean.

Like the cave, nice colour, nice texture, well done.
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I know what you mean. I have others from the same location in portrait and a lower horizon, but they don't seem to have much impact IMO.
 
Great Shot!



/runs.

Seriously though, they are all very realistic, very good use of HDR :) The shadows from the second one is a prime example of just how useful HDR is to all areas.
 
My favourite shot is number 2, good use of HDR and in my opinion a nice detailed pic,

Number 3 is also very good, to me it still looks very natural, as if it isn't a HDR shot - nice colours as well - have you done any colour tweaking to it?

Number 1 doesn't work for me I'm afraid, cropping out the mountain behind makes it feel really crampt, especially with the trees leading your eyes upwards.
I find the fence line very distracting as well, as again it leads your eyes away from what I think is the main feature (the rock). I'd have tried to zoom out a little more and maybe forgotten about the fence entirely.
The HDR has brought out some nice details in the shadows though :)
Just my 2c

btw - Where was that first shot taken? It look eerily like Yosemite and the Royal Arches, but not quite...

Keep up the good work :)
 
paddy said:
My favourite shot is number 2, good use of HDR and in my opinion a nice detailed pic,

Number 3 is also very good, to me it still looks very natural, as if it isn't a HDR shot - nice colours as well - have you done any colour tweaking to it?
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No colour tweaking.


paddy said:
btw - Where was that first shot taken? It look eerily like Yosemite and the Royal Arches, but not quite...
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Yosemite.

Thanks for the comments.
 
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