HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography - post your HDR

[AxisOfBeagles]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4580502060_7fe6f7db9d_b.jpg

[TH3D4RKKN1GH7]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1195/4607361135_a4b9f82b27_b.jpg

My first ever HDR image, this is the black and white version.

[DoFoT9]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1195/4607361135_a4b9f82b27_b.jpg

My first ever HDR image, this is the black and white version.

a nice start :) nice concept! but a bit too much glow on the subject, tone it down a bit :)

[Cheffy Dave]

VALDORE/ Eric Bowers, has been on the cutting edge of this type of photography for some time. I regularly go to his web site , to change out my desktop for different shots of his amazing camera skills;)

[Cheffy Dave]

Canon 1000D, ISO 100, F10, 5"

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a264/palie69/HDR-Before-and-afterWEBfinal.jpg

Let me know what you think!

me likey

[TH3D4RKKN1GH7]

a nice start :) nice concept! but a bit too much glow on the subject, tone it down a bit :)

That's not a glow as much as it is a reflection. The little bit of Sun out was hitting the binoculars from that side. It's in the original image too. I think this is fine.

[paytonpenn]

Canon 1000D, ISO 100, F10, 5"
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a264/palie69/HDR-Before-and-afterWEBfinal.jpg
Let me know what you think!

Beautiful

[TH3D4RKKN1GH7]

Here is a more HDRy photo than my last. This would probably be as far as I'd go, things start getting WHACKY after this. Some might argue this is already whacky.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1333/4607977942_e61ef806c2_b.jpg
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T2i
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias:+/-3 EV

[AxisOfBeagles]

Here is a more HDRy photo than my last. This would probably be as far as I'd go, things start getting WHACKY after this. Some might argue this is already whacky.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1333/4607977942_e61ef806c2_b.jpg


Some might argue ... but personally I think this is exceptional. Great use of HDR - thank you for posting it.

[TH3D4RKKN1GH7]

Some might argue ... but personally I think this is exceptional. Great use of HDR - thank you for posting it.

Thank you for your kind words sir. I appreciate it.

[djstarrock]

Here is a more HDRy photo than my last. This would probably be as far as I'd go, things start getting WHACKY after this. Some might argue this is already whacky.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1333/4607977942_e61ef806c2_b.jpg
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T2i
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias:+/-3 EV

I think it's overdone and also there's overblown highlights in the post and on the sign in the top left.

[macrumormonger]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4347446297_5703388c27_b.jpg
Camera: Canon PowerShot G10
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 6.1 mm
ISO Speed: 80

[bsamcash]

First real attempt at HDR. It was windy, so there's a little ghosting.

[alphaod]

Finally got around to it…

World Peace Pagoda (Buddhism) in Pokhara, Nepal:
http://alphaod.com/pics/mr02/Pokhara_Nepal-World_Peace_Pagoda.jpg

[trjwv]

Want to post my first attempt of HDR, how?

[NeGRit0]

Want to post my first attempt of HDR, how?

check this post...
http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=10012257&postcount=1

[jessica.]

Finally got around to it…

World Peace Pagoda (Buddhism) in Pokhara, Nepal:
http://alphaod.com/pics/mr02/Pokhara_Nepal-World_Peace_Pagoda.jpg

This is really great. It's a great use of HDR, actually, it's what HDR is for. ;)

[iBecks]

Caernarfon Castle.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/3194452050_31c32e04d3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ibecks69/3194452050/in/set-72157610370943570)

[blockburner28]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1300/4673353940_64df667e64_b.jpg

[NeGRit0]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1300/4673353940_64df667e64_b.jpg

Nice work, this looks pretty damn good. How many exposures? What did you use for post?

[NeGRit0]

Not please with the results, but not sure how to better process...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4699252103_1b4ca0570c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/4699252103/)

[peepboon]

These are some of my best HDR shots, comments and critique welcome! :D

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1279/4666511261_fcd52780da.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4578503734_70bb0c5985.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4691304289_fb8c2896d0.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4694590985_59e48ba582.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4541478211_27bcaa2d19.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4643437370_47f8ce6856.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4616313861_582659c745.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4547968989_43a4cb2fbf.jpg

My FLICKR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peepboon/)

[snowboarder943]

Here's my attempt of a black and white HDR! What ya think?! :D

[joelk2]

Nice Joel, the sharpness/clarity here is unreal. Feels almost CG. Can you post your exif data for that shot? One of the hardest parts of multiple exposure HDR is getting it tack sharp, you definitely used a tripod for this, correct?

only on my netbook at the moment so cant get the exif data.

it was actually HDR from 1 jpg so cheated really, didnt use a tripod for the shot though.

thanks for the comments.

[swanseastu]

My very first attempt at HDR, Mumbles Lifeboat Station, Swansea, Wales.

http://i50.tinypic.com/1zwkc1x.jpg

[trjwv]

My very first attempt at HDR, Mumbles Lifeboat Station, Swansea, Wales.

http://i50.tinypic.com/1zwkc1x.jpg

What was used to edit this photo?
Photomatix or something else...

Love this shot...

[swanseastu]

Hi and thanks for your comments I used Photomatix,

Ive never done one before but have always liked the effects HDR gives.

To be honest I just played with the sliders / presets to get and effect that I liked.

these are the originals btw

http://i50.tinypic.com/315cv0m.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/2uge0j5.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/207524j.jpg

[emorydunn]

My very first attempt at HDR, Mumbles Lifeboat Station, Swansea, Wales.

http://i50.tinypic.com/1zwkc1x.jpg

I don't mean to be rude and I know this is your first attempt (which explains a lot) but when people talk about over-processed HDR this is what they mean. You went too far. And looking at your exposures you didn't need to use HDR for this.

Now, might I suggest something more like this: http://cl.ly/1T6K
Just for reference, here are (roughly, I closed it before I thought to do this) the settings for my processing of your images: http://cl.ly/1Spx

[swanseastu]

Hi emorydunn

Thank you for your comments. The purpose of posting here is to seek hints and tips - i get a little confused, because in this whole thread there are some over processed, some which appear to have had no processing, and others which are extremes etc.

Im guessing the subject plays a part in how people process these pics, and also I guess that its down to what pleases each individual eye - maybe im wrong?.

As i say this honestly is my first attempt, and I really appreciate you taking the time to pass comment in this big world :-)

looking at your processing, it adds a warm effect to the pict, and as you say it takes away all the 'artificial' look of the image - thanks

[emorydunn]

Hi emorydunn

Thank you for your comments. The purpose of posting here is to seek hints and tips - i get a little confused, because in this whole thread there are some over processed, some which appear to have had no processing, and others which are extremes etc.

Im guessing the subject plays a part in how people process these pics, and also I guess that its down to what pleases each individual eye - maybe im wrong?.

As i say this honestly is my first attempt, and I really appreciate you taking the time to pass comment in this big world :-)

looking at your processing, it adds a warm effect to the pict, and as you say it takes away all the 'artificial' look of the image - thanks

That's exactly the reason for posting here: to learn. And yeah, this thread is full of people who are just starting HDR and people who have been doing it for a long time so it's hard to get an idea of what is generally considered "good".

And yes, the subject is the most important part of an HDR images, just like any other image. The original idea behind HDR was to be able to extend the dynamic range of the camera so your final images look more like you remember them. And this was all well and good until the public got ahold of it and started making "artsy" surreal images. Some of these are really good (I can dig up a few if you want) but most aren't.
The problem is people treat it like any other filter and tend to go crazy and thus pure hatred of HDR was born.

No problem, I'm here to teach people what I know and learn about stuff I don't. Well, that sounds all fancy and philosophical, but it's true.

Yeah, that's the idea of HDR, to create something interesting but not jarring. The best HDRs are the ones that you can't really tell are HDR. Remember, when you tone map the image you want to create a nature looking image 90% of the time.

[uplusd]

First attempt @ HDR:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4747742145_33aaa7f628_b.jpg

[ThirstyTurtle]

So these are my first attempts at HDR, I'm using Photomatix but I also have access to CS4 (that's what I did the borders with). PLEASE give me any suggestions you have, I know they're not great, I just can't make them POP like so many of these pictures. Plus, they're not great pictures anyways, I'm just trying to get the hang of the HDR, I have a couple better ideas for pictures...

LET ME KNOW!


http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i113/ThirstyTurtle/IMG_5260_2_1_tonemapped.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i113/ThirstyTurtle/IMG_5248_50_49_tonemapped.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i113/ThirstyTurtle/2_tonemapped.jpg

[jsf8x]

What exactly is HDR photography.. For a person who doesn't know much about photography :D

[blownco]

What exactly is HDR photography.. For a person who doesn't know much about photography :D


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_dynamic_range_imaging

[jsf8x]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_dynamic_range_imaging

What software is necessary to do this.. I have both Aperture 3.0 and CS5

[Jason Beck]

What software is necessary to do this.. I have both Aperture 3.0 and CS5

You can do it in CS5 or download Photomatix. There is an option in Photoshop to merge to HDR, and CS5 even has an HDR tool now built in for tone mapping etc. Basically you need 2 or more images at different exposures (shot from your usually DSLR camera though some point and shoots can let you adjust exposures).. Then you merge them and play with the tonal mapping and curves to achieve a desired effect.

It is also recommended to take your shots on a tripod. You want the 2 or more images to be the same, just different exposures. That way if they are different, then they will be a bit blurred and the HDR won't come out right.

Anyways my two cents. Read the wiki, google is your best friend too.

[jsf8x]

CS5 even has an HDR tool now built in for tone mapping etc.

Thanks for you help man.. What tool are you referring to above and under what program? Photoshop? or is that a different one..

Thanks!

[Jason Beck]

Thanks for you help man.. What tool are you referring to above and under what program? Photoshop? or is that a different one..

Thanks!

Yah in Photoshop CS5 there is the old merge to HDR still in the same spot under automate, but there is a new tool in one of the menus up there that is a direct HDR manipulation tool. I don't know where exactly because I deleted the demo. You'll find it.

[jsf8x]

Thanks for the help Jason!

Heres my first try at it! (I've gotta fix those watermarks)

I don't like it very much but eh

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x159/eliteguard98/P10203152_1__tonemapped.jpg

[jsf8x]

I like this one more but it could still be a lot better
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x159/eliteguard98/P1020315.jpg

[Jason Beck]

No problem, like anything else it takes trial and error. You want it to look as natural as possible, or go for the trendy high contrasted HDR effect.
To each his/her own on that front. Opinions differ on the usage of HDR as you will see by trolling back through this thread. Me, personally, I like the highly trendy effect in certain situations. Good luck and keep posting!

[jsf8x]

I really Like these two new ones.

HDR is Awesome to play around with.

Thoughts?

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x159/eliteguard98/Untitled_HDR2.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x159/eliteguard98/P10203154.jpg

[Schtumple]

I really Like these two new ones.

HDR is Awesome to play around with.

Thoughts?

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x159/eliteguard98/Untitled_HDR2.jpg

I prefer this one, has a vintage film look to it.

[Shu15]

I prefer this one, has a vintage film look to it.

Definitely +1

By the way jsf8x, thanks again for the help on that other thread ;)

[jsf8x]

Definitely +1

By the way jsf8x, thanks again for the help on that other thread ;)

No problem man, I'm just learning HDR on Photoshop! I experienced the same problem and enter just seemed like common sense to me :D

[BeachChair]

My first HDR, taken with the auto-HDR feature in Sony NEX-5. The first one is how it looks out of camera, second one is PP'd in Aperture3. I think I prefer the PP'd, without it looks flat.

http://imgur.com/Wo7ml.jpg
http://imgur.com/VmoQY.jpg

[NeGRit0]

PLEASE give me any suggestions you have, I know they're not great, I just can't make them POP like so many of these pictures. Plus, they're not great pictures anyways, I'm just trying to get the hang of the HDR, I have a couple better ideas for pictures...

You wouldnt believe how much it helps to already have a good picture. I tried just bracketing random things, but it never really worked out. Then when i was at shoots and thought about it the end results came out much better.

Random:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3688560896_0163e89e9e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/3688560896/)

Random Psuedo HDR via Topaz Adjust:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3891633950_396b0d79fc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/3891633950)

Planned:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4699888794_538c5b7eea_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/4699888794)

Planned Psuedo HDR via Topaz Adjust:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2589/3977246657_f153bfa191_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/3977246657)


All are clickable to my Flickr which should have all the EXIF Info. Any questions feel free to ask, oh and I usually use Photoshop for mine, as i find Photomatix kind of hard to learn.

[NeGRit0]

This one was hand held. I need to re shoot it with a tripod, other than the alignment issue i really like how this came out.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4805347099_c5118a5a6f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/4805347099/)

[OrangeCuse44]

This one was hand held. I need to re shoot it with a tripod, other than the alignment issue i really like how this came out.

If you're going to do HDR handheld, use continuous shooting (as long as your camera has AEB) so that the shots fire off quickly after eachother. That will help with alignment.

[Presha]

If you're going to do HDR handheld, use continuous shooting (as long as your camera has AEB) so that the shots fire off quickly after eachother. That will help with alignment.


In my opinion, hand held HDR shots are a liitle difficult to achieve complete sharpness unless, you a have camera that shoots a minimum of 8fps. I have been practicing one shot HDR's lately and i think it's a great way to achieve hand held HDR shots.

On a lighter note, great shot NeGrito! I also live in Vegas. If you ever want to meet up and shoot, let me know.

[NeGRit0]

If you're going to do HDR handheld, use continuous shooting (as long as your camera has AEB) so that the shots fire off quickly after eachother. That will help with alignment.

I'll have to look into that, I know they will fire off in succession(sp?) if i use the timer, but I suppose waiting the 10 seconds would be worth possibly getting the shot.

In my opinion, hand held HDR shots are a liitle difficult to achieve complete sharpness unless, you a have camera that shoots a minimum of 8fps. I have been practicing one shot HDR's lately and i think it's a great way to achieve hand held HDR shots.

On a lighter note, great shot NeGrito! I also live in Vegas. If you ever want to meet up and shoot, let me know.

Thank you, and thanks for the offer. Sounds cool, that pic and a few other recent ones on my flickr are from a meetup of a local flickr group. If you have a flickr account feel free to add me. :)

[Presha]

I don't have a flicker but I'm working on building my on site at the moment. I'll pm you my number. So you can get in touch with me when there's another meet up!

I'll post a handheld (1 shot hdr) and a 3 exposure shot to show what I've been practicing, when I get home tonite. I know some people are better at 3 exposures than i am, so it's just my opinion and nothing else. Maybe I need to practice more I guess:p

[Presha]

ok everyone! Here are a few hdr shots I took a while back when I started learning. as you can see, the first 2 shots are not so sharp in my opinion and the 3rd one is a little better... These are all 3 shot exposures by the way.

all c&c welcome please!

[Presha]

And here are a few 1 shot hdr shots i took a few months ago. in my opinion, i think these are really sharp! I also think that my practice of using 1 shot hdr has gotten waaay better over the past year!

what do you all think?

[DoFoT9]

what you all think?

MOAR PLEASE! (and bigger too)!

persha yours are super sexy!

[Presha]

Thanks DoFot9!

I'll try and get a few more pictures up today, busy morning!

[Presha]

Finally made it home and wanted post a few more shots before heading off to work!

Again, the first 2 pictures are all 3 shot hdr pics. as stated before, these were all done when I first started to do hdr, so please excuse any imperfections. But C&C is welcomed!

CLICK PICTURE FOR LARGER VIEW!

[Presha]

So Now, these next few pictures are all 1 shot hdr shots!

CLICK PICTURE FOR LARGER VIEW!

[Presha]

here are a few older shots that i've worked on. the first shot is a 3 shot hdr.

The bike and car are 1 shot hdr!

[Presha]

Just thought i'd repost a larger picture this one. As you can see, i'm still practicing 1 shot hdr..LOL!

[NeGRit0]

Those are good, and the cars are amazing. Cant wait to see your site! I got your number, I'll let you know about the next meet.

[JavierP]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4813699213_99a8286e68.jpg
http://flic.kr/p/8knt52

[paulg]

hi all
i haven't posted on here for a while but I have been really enjoying the HDR magic. So much in fact that i had a go myself. sorry about the watermarks but i am definitely going to buy the program now i've seen what it can do.

If you have comments they would be most welcome.

Paulg

[fstlambo]

That Topaz Adjust is an awesome tool, especially if you want some pseudo hsr effects or to almost repair some pics...it's really versital in what it can do.

You wouldnt believe how much it helps to already have a good picture. I tried just bracketing random things, but it never really worked out. Then when i was at shoots and thought about it the end results came out much better.

Random:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3688560896_0163e89e9e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/3688560896/)

Random Psuedo HDR via Topaz Adjust:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3891633950_396b0d79fc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/3891633950)

Planned:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4699888794_538c5b7eea_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/4699888794)

Planned Psuedo HDR via Topaz Adjust:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2589/3977246657_f153bfa191_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/3977246657)


All are clickable to my Flickr which should have all the EXIF Info. Any questions feel free to ask, oh and I usually use Photoshop for mine, as i find Photomatix kind of hard to learn.

[NeGRit0]

That Topaz Adjust is an awesome tool, especially if you want some pseudo hsr effects or to almost repair some pics...it's really versital in what it can do.

Yeah, I have there whole suite now. I love DeNoise! Especially for my longer night exposures.

[sprtnbsblplya]

Just getting started on understanding this HDR stuff.

First one was taken underneath the Key Bridge that connects Arlington, VA to Washington, DC.
Second shot taken of the C&O Canal from the vantage point underneath the Key Bridge.
Third shot is of an abandoned gas station in NC.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/loykastj/bridgesmall.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/loykastj/canalsmall.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/loykastj/HDRgasstation.jpg

[msmarks]

HDR ruins photographs

They do not look natural. If you are looking for a totally unnatural look then go for it.

All you are doing is becoming good at HDR.. you are not creating good photographs.

If you can take a good well balanced pic to start - you dont need to resort to HDR, it does not enhance a photograph or make it seem more natural


Horribly Distracting Results

But everyone to their own

[sprtnbsblplya]

HDR ruins photographs

They do not look natural. If you are looking for a totally unnatural look then go for it.

All you are doing is becoming good at HDR.. you are not creating good photographs.

If you can take a good well balanced pic to start - you dont need to resort to HDR, it does not enhance a photograph or make it seem more natural


Horribly Distracting Results

But everyone to their own

Who said every photograph has to look natural?

[msmarks]

ok let me rephrase

HDR makes photos look unnatural

if you want to create unnatural looking photos that just look wrong go for it

But out of all the photographers in the wordl I am sure there is a subset of you all who like creating pics that look wrong.

I dont and for those of you who think ist great, truly I'd love to agree with you, but then we'd all be wrong ;)

[NeGRit0]

ok let me rephrase

HDR makes photos look unnatural

if you want to create unnatural looking photos that just look wrong go for it

But out of all the photographers in the wordl I am sure there is a subset of you all who like creating pics that look wrong.

Wow, you type awfully arrogant... In reality it sounds as though you dont even know what HDR actually is. When properly utilized HDR is an excellent tool.

Whats "unnatural" about this photograph? Its an HDR....
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4707948587_973cec8eb6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/4707948587/)


I dont and for those of you who think ist great, truly I'd love to agree with you, but then we'd all be wrong ;)

Glad the all supreme ruler of everything photography has blessed us with this....

[msmarks]

Do you mean 'awfully arrogantLY', or weren't you aware of the grammatical error?

In reality - I am in reality already - its only HDR that isn't - I know all about HDR and what it actually is.

Its a toy and an abomination an doesnt matter how you emphasise it - :eek:properly or properly or even properly - the only proper use of HDR is not use it at all.

If we processed what we saw the same as HDR photographs, they would look natural, but we dont....

[Ruahrc]

ok let me rephrase

HDR makes photos look unnatural

if you want to create unnatural looking photos that just look wrong go for it

But out of all the photographers in the wordl I am sure there is a subset of you all who like creating pics that look wrong.

I dont and for those of you who think ist great, truly I'd love to agree with you, but then we'd all be wrong ;)

Correct in principle, but you need to get your terms straight. My biggest pet peeve about HDR is that so few people get the terms right- which often shows they understand the technique probably just as poorly as those they ctiticize.

HDR does not make photos more unnatural- in fact it makes them look more natural because use of HDR techniques better replicates the extended dynamic range that your eye sees.

However, you are right in that HDR poorly done, makes photos look bad. Actually, the term you're looking for here is tone mapping. HDR is not just tone mapping and tone mapping is not the only way to accomplish HDR.

Just like any other technical aspect of photography, tone mapping can be done skillfully, or not. Bad tone mapping ruins a photo just as surely as poor exposure or composition. It is not an excuse for poor tone mappers out there, but there is an equally large number (if not greater) of poorly composed photographs out there that are just as bad as a poorly tone mapped one.

And saying it never has its place or should never be used is just as ignorant. Should I never be allowed to use a GND filter? Because that is HDR too- I guess that makes it "unnatural".

BTW nice ad hominem there. Try a better comeback next time.

[msmarks]

I dont need to try any comebacks.. its not new material night..

HDR doesn't make a photograph more natural - you only need to glance at the many examples here to spot that. In fact some are so bad that even a blind man could tell they are bad just by touching the screen.

By saying HDR makes a photo more natural, is implying that a photography is in fact unnatural. When was the last time you looked at a non HDR image and thought - ... hmm that looks unnatural.

I am not saying you haven't thought - now thats a bad photograph, but the first word that springs to mind is NOT, "unnatural', I mean you never said, wow if only we could use HDR.

I know what it is, I know technically what it does (aside of ruin a pic - did i say that already), but all it does is create cartoonish unreal images just like Thomas Kincaid paintings.

[H2Ockey]

Artistic differences.

[msmarks]

Autistic differences

[trjwv]

Last I looked this thread is titled "HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography - post your HDR".
btw...love the pics posted here and I am getting ready to post my first HDR's soon.

[Presha]

Awesome shot NeGRitO!

[NeGRit0]

Do you mean 'awfully arrogantLY', or weren't you aware of the grammatical error?

In reality - I am in reality already - its only HDR that isn't - I know all about HDR and what it actually is.

Its a toy and an abomination an doesnt matter how you emphasise it - :eek:properly or properly or even properly - the only proper use of HDR is not use it at all.

If we processed what we saw the same as HDR photographs, they would look natural, but we dont....

My apologies for typing so fast with out proof reading. Im at work and your post struck a chord. I edited right after I posted, but obviously you were faster.

I like that you failed to answer my question about the photo I posted. It looks pretty damn natural to me. As do many of Presha's car posts. You own point is negated by several posts here....

No need to respond though, I'm done feeding the troll. Good day to you sir, and good luck in photography. :D

[Subaquaman]

Here is my first post after playing with HDR and tonemapping. Tried to make it look more 'natural' and bring out some definition and color. In reply to all of the discussion. It was a great learning process using different TOOLS to process digital images. Just as an artist paints and repaints, adds shadow and high light to a canvas we can do that digitally.http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4857574175_7e61c182b4_z.jpg

Thanks NeGRit0

[NeGRit0]

Here is my first post after playing with HDR and tonemapping. Tried to make it look more 'natural' and bring out some definition and color. In reply to all of the discussion. It was a great learning process using different TOOLS to process digital images. Just as an artist paints and repaints, adds shadow and high light to a canvas we can do that digitally.http://www.flickr.com/photos/20153805@N02/sets/72157624522617417/

Use this URL:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4857574175_7e61c182b4_z.jpg

[designguy79]

C&C welcome on my unnatural photo. :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/4156403054_6f3ccf00f7_o.jpg

[msmarks]

designguy79, i commend you.

your honesty is refreshing

at last someone who realises how unnatural HDR is and isn't scared to admit it.

an you ARE right about it being unnatural - its hyper real.

but again well done for admitting it
;)

[memo06dic]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/memoflores/4818474877/

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4818474877_4f25bcc771.jpg

[pdxflint]

Guys... just ignore this guy. He's posted 8 posts total in these forums, 6 of them today in this thread, and his only purpose is to throw flame bait. Why else would he even drop into a thread exclusively about HDR images if we're to take him at his word about his own contempt for HDR photos. This seems pretty obvious.

Just don't take the bait, let him sit there fishing as long as he wants to. Don't even waste time with sarcastic replies, because he's just waiting for them so he can turn them around on you, like above.

[JoshBoy]

One of my eye, one of my bike and one of where i live

[Presha]

That Bentley sure is pretty! Nice work designguy79:D Did you use any flash or strobe lighting? Or was it just light from the garage lights?

On another note, great first time HDR subaqauman and memo06dic!

sprtnbsblplya: if you like what you do, keep doing it. If you think you need or want to improve, ask around for tips or c&c, that's what this forum is all about.

JoshBoy: the lighting on the eye is killer! Can't say much for the bike because I'm a yamaha man..lol!

[msmarks]

Why else would he even drop into a thread exclusively about HDR images if we're to take him at his word about his own contempt for HDR photos. . :confused:

pdxflint - what does that mean? Or can anyone else tell me what that sentence means.

Thank you

[JoshBoy]

That Bentley sure is pretty! Nice work designguy79:D Did you use any flash or strobe lighting? Or was it just light from the garage lights?

On another note, great first time HDR subaqauman and memo06dic!

sprtnbsblplya: if you like what you do, keep doing it. If you think you need or want to improve, ask around for tips or c&c, that's what this forum is all about.

JoshBoy: the lighting on the eye is killer! Can't say much for the bike because I'm a yamaha man..lol!

Thanks Presha, most of that lighting was created through lots of burning in photoshop after the HDR was rendered. As far as the bike goes you are always welcome to upgrade considering it is for sale :)

[designguy79]

That Bentley sure is pretty! Nice work designguy79:D Did you use any flash or strobe lighting? Or was it just light from the garage lights?

Thanks! I used a very large flashlight and took a bunch of exposures at various shutter speeds and lighting angles. After merging some with Photomatix, I also used PS and masked certain layers in and did some dodging and burning.

[snowboarder943]

I'm not really a fan of HDR but here's one of mine.

[NeGRit0]

Some nice photos on this page guys. That Bentley is the sex!

Here is a single exposure I HDR toned in CS5.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4865397123_13b03a4154_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/4865397123/)
Clickable....

[Presha]

Nice comp NeGRit0!

Very crisp and love the blue overtone. So is this your first 1 shot hdr? If so, what do you think about it? Is it any harder/ easier to work with?

Snowboarder... For some who doesn't like hdr all to well, you did a fantastic job with that shot!

And like NeGRit0 said, good job everyone, keep the pictures coming!

[snowboarder943]

Well thank you Presha!

[JosephBergdoll]

suggested reading:
http://lewiscollard.com/cameras/hdr-sucks/

[blackscooby]

HDR photo of my VFR taken in Delamere forest, Cheshire, UK.

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=244796&d=1281304904

[NeGRit0]

Nice comp NeGRit0!

Very crisp and love the blue overtone. So is this your first 1 shot hdr? If so, what do you think about it? Is it any harder/ easier to work with?

I have done a few one shot HDRs, im not too good with Photomatix, so I liked that with CS5 i didnt have to take the single RAW and make 3 jpgs, I could just start tonemapping it. It seemed to do a good job, and didnt take too much effort to get what i wanted. Im love CS5. I think Adobe has done a great job with it.

[MattSepeta]

http://www.mattsepeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Hawaii-7.jpg

3 shot HDR with 50D + 17-55f/2.8IS. Handheld with IS ON.

suggested reading:
http://lewiscollard.com/cameras/hdr-sucks/

That's great, then don't waste your time taking HDR photos or reading this thread...
HDR is a technique that has it's place, it's pretty ignorant to shutout a technique because you don't like it. I could EASILY make a rant post like the one linked about shooting digital, or using a tripod, or shooting with a telephoto lens, or using photoshop, or anything. Stupid.

[NeGRit0]

HDR photo of my VFR taken in Delamere forest, Cheshire, UK.

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=244796&d=1281304904

A little over done for my tastes. What the original look like?

http://www.mattsepeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Hawaii-7.jpg

3 shot HDR with 50D + 17-55f/2.8IS. Handheld with IS ON.

Love the mood of this photo, awesome job!



@Presha Found a nice little video on the HDR Toning I used in CS5
http://thedigitalstory.com/2010/04/how_to_tame_hdr_toni.html

[MattSepeta]

A little over done for my tastes. What the original look like?


Thanks Negrito!

I agree with you on the motorcycle too. HDR abuse.

My HDR policy: If I wouldn't show it without the HDR, I do not bother with it at all. If it can't stand on its own two feet, why bother propping it up?

Negrito: If you wouldn't mind, could you make an example of an HDR comparing CS5 vs Photomatix?

If you have photomatix, I would GREATLY appreciate this!

[NeGRit0]

Thanks Negrito!

I agree with you on the motorcycle too. HDR abuse.

My HDR policy: If I wouldn't show it without the HDR, I do not bother with it at all. If it can't stand on its own two feet, why bother propping it up?

Negrito: If you wouldn't mind, could you make an example of an HDR comparing CS5 vs Photomatix?

If you have photomatix, I would GREATLY appreciate this!

Love the policy, i adhere to that as well.

I have it, but am no good with it. I'll make it a little project for when i get home from work. :)

[MattSepeta]

Love the policy, i adhere to that as well.

I have it, but am no good with it. I'll make it a little project for when i get home from work. :)

Thanks!

I have been seeing lots of HDR from CS5 and LOVE it!

It seems to look much more natural than what I can get out of photomatix, then again, it might just be user error!

[blackscooby]

Love the policy, i adhere to that as well.

I have it, but am no good with it. I'll make it a little project for when i get home from work. :)

It was deliberate HDR abuse, meant to look vibrant, although it I think I over did it by quite some degree. I've done several since of the same photo all the others are much more 'toned down'.

[JosephBergdoll]

That's great, then don't waste your time taking HDR photos or reading this thread...
HDR is a technique that has it's place, it's pretty ignorant to shutout a technique because you don't like it. I could EASILY make a rant post like the one linked about shooting digital, or using a tripod, or shooting with a telephoto lens, or using photoshop, or anything. Stupid.

overly processing bad photos doesn't make them any better (contrary to what the majority of the HDR-shooting photo newbs think).

[MattSepeta]

overly processing bad photos doesn't make them any better (contrary to what the majority of the HDR-shooting photo newbs think).

Great, then what the hell are you doing in an HDR Photo thread?

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5525/trollv.jpg

[NeGRit0]

Great, then what the hell are you doing in an HDR Photo thread?

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5525/trollv.jpg


I see what you did there... Very nice! Im going to do the comparison for you in just a few minutes. I would have last night but had a long night at the office. Damn work always getting in the way of doing what i want. :rolleyes:

[NeGRit0]

Single RAW opened in CS5 and HDR Toned
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jdIamYPbqmg/TGIIjDVVnVI/AAAAAAAAANs/omDq2V5DJQM/s512/Photoshop.HDR.Tone.jpg


Three RAW exposures (+/-2) processed with Photomatix
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jdIamYPbqmg/TGIIhi9vuQI/AAAAAAAAANo/p7p_bflRA08/s512/Photomatix.HDR.jpg

[JosephBergdoll]

Great, then what the hell are you doing in an HDR Photo thread?

spreading knowledge in a wasteland occupied by the mindless

[NeGRit0]

Sorry my post was so brief, but i was being rushed by a time constraint. Sadly the sun waits for no man. Anywho, did you have any specific questions? Would you like for me to upload the original thee exposures?

A little background on this shot, and a much better digitally manipulated rendering of the photo... I took this photo as part of an assignment for a recent night photography class i took at our local college. The assignment was neon, and living in Las Vegas thats an easy assignment, but i veered away from the strip in hopes of capturing something the professor hadnt seen before. This is what i turned in:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4707948587_973cec8eb6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/4707948587/in/set-72157624168567819/)


In all honesty, the only way to get this image this detailed and close to the proper exposure HDR was a necessity.

[DoFoT9]

neg^

gorguz man! was that on a tri-pod?

[NeGRit0]

Thanks! Been practicing, and taking a few classes, and of course a daily dose of MR helps. yeah that was a tri pod shot. my handhelds arent too steady. (as seen here (http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=10581148&postcount=1298)...)

[allmIne]

spreading knowledge in a wasteland occupied by the mindless

I'm not sure what I value more. The HDR knowledge you so willingly impart, the knowledge you have a 2004 iPod, or learning your iPhone was bought on release day.

:p

[NeGRit0]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/6016877008_4e8e3595f4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/6016877008/in/photostream/lightbox/)
Click through for better view in lightbox.

[ratboy90]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5499733494_b6f53a3073.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/julienrath/5499733494/)
City Hall and the Shard HDR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/julienrath/5499733494/) by Julien Rath (http://www.flickr.com/people/julienrath/), on Flickr

[mackmgg]

Great, then what the hell are you doing in an HDR Photo thread?


Because processing good photos does make them better :p I agree that you shouldn't over process a bad photo, it won't make it better. But if you have a good photo to start out with (or rather, a series of them), HDRs are nice

[BarryJ]

This is the most easterly point in North America.

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9363/bjm4989.jpg

[TheDrift-]

I love that pic BarryJ, I'd love to know how you pulled it off?

[BarryJ]

I love that pic BarryJ, I'd love to know how you pulled it off?

Thanks so much. This was pretty easy. I set the camera to bracket exposure by half a stop either side of correct. I selected an aperture, braced against the fence, cause I never had a tripod, and snapped 3 shots. I processed the shots in Aperture and used the Photomatix plug in for the HDR.

Many folks don't like the "cartoon" effect. I, on the other hand, think it's the cat's meow. I appreciate your asking.

Barry

[adriweb]

This is what I managed to do with my iPhone (3GS), thanks to an app called HDR Fusion.

Here the HDR is created not by bracketing with exposure changes, but bracketing with *focus*changes.

http://i.imgur.com/1n69Z.jpg

(post effects with Camera+)

And yes, I moved a little, so it's a bit blurry...

[TheDrift-]

Thanks so much. This was pretty easy. I set the camera to bracket exposure by half a stop either side of correct. I selected an aperture, braced against the fence, cause I never had a tripod, and snapped 3 shots. I processed the shots in Aperture and used the Photomatix plug in for the HDR.

Many folks don't like the "cartoon" effect. I, on the other hand, think it's the cat's meow. I appreciate your asking.

Barry

I love this effect too...I think its more honest..99% of photos are manipulated in someway these days even if its a slight contrast bump or some sharpening...at least with an image like this you are being open and upfront that it has been altered.

What settings did you use in Photomatix, was it a preset? still trying to get my head round it at the moment.

[BarryJ]

What settings did you use in Photomatix, was it a preset? still trying to get my head round it at the moment.

Gosh, I didn't pay a lot of attention to the settings. I know what each one does, but I adjust to the point where I enjoy the results. So, you do know that HDR is usually a "blend" of several shots - at varied exposures - of a scene that you merge using your HDR capable favourite editor... I say that only because you mention you're "trying to get your head around it." I suspect you knew that. Here's another HDR shot... not great, but okay. It's of an old steam ship aground in a local harbour.

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/571/bjm5144.jpg

[TheDrift-]

Gosh, I didn't pay a lot of attention to the settings. I know what each one does, but I adjust to the point where I enjoy the results. So, you do know that HDR is usually a "blend" of several shots - at varied exposures - of a scene that you merge using your HDR capable favourite editor... I say that only because you mention you're "trying to get your head around it." I suspect you knew that. Here's another HDR shot... not great, but okay. It's of an old steam ship aground in a local harbour.

Image (http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/571/bjm5144.jpg)

Thanks yeah I know about the mixture of shots...but I like protraits too, so have been trying to process a single shot (upping and decreasing the exposure in raw) to try and get this effect...without much success it has to be said.

This one I took is not a HDR but has (ifeel) an unrealstic quality to it. But I can only get this technique to work in very limited lighting/poses/ etc I would like to be able to do more often and more relably...

image

That first piture you posted had this unrealistic feeling in spades and i'm pretty jealos lol..

[BarryJ]

This one I took is not a HDR but has (ifeel) an unrealstic quality to it. But I can only get this technique to work in very limited lighting/poses/ etc I would like to be able to do more often and more relably...
.

Hmm. I don't see what you see... in that it's a lovely photo. Should have asked her to hold her breath and bracketed the shots ???? I haven't visited this forum a lot lately. Here's a shot of a piece of heavy equipment I took with my old Sony DSC F717, aka the "beer can" camera. Again, I like the over the top saturation, Note the lads to the left of the shot.

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/5531/dsc0007snh.jpg

[thegman1234]

Thanks yeah I know about the mixture of shots...but I like protraits too, so have been trying to process a single shot (upping and decreasing the exposure in raw) to try and get this effect...without much success it has to be said.

This one I took is not a HDR but has (ifeel) an unrealstic quality to it. But I can only get this technique to work in very limited lighting/poses/ etc I would like to be able to do more often and more relably...

Image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52607317@N04/5898981280/)

That first piture you posted had this unrealistic feeling in spades and i'm pretty jealos lol..


You can achieve an HDR-esque look to your photographs with a single shot by adjusting the highlights and shadows. If you're using photoshop, just go to Image, Adjustments, Shadows/Highlights. It's pretty neat. I think you'll be able to achieve your desired effect.

[Nicolasdec]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/6031517730_4d03542f43_b.jpg

Link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndecam/6031517730/)

[tekmoe]

Sunset @ Poipu Beach

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/tekmoe/kauai_popui_sunset-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/tekmoe/kauai_popui_sunset-2.jpg

[Keleko]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6062/6054207647_8f909c377e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22077805@N07/6054207647/)
Ice Cream with Sunset Topping (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22077805@N07/6054207647/) by Gerg1967 (http://www.flickr.com/people/22077805@N07/), on Flickr

[NeGRit0]

Here's another from the same car show.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/6016869536_1969b1cd7d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/be_are_why_in_knee/6016869536/in/photostream/lightbox/)
Clickable...

[Xeep]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v327/Xeep/2010-0497.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v327/Xeep/_MG_0954.jpg

[NeGRit0]

^^^Nice!!!

[sleepypanda]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6072750881_c468b355e5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/haejung/6072750881/)

[h1r0ll3r]

Thoughts? Oversaturated? Still trying to get the hang of this HDR thing :o This was done on my iPhone and not my DSLR if that makes a difference.

[Big-TDI-Guy]

SleepyPanda - how much post (aside from the HDR) did you do to that pic? Because out here in the west, every other building has the same crap interior lighting, blue, yellow, or sodium - but in that cityscape out east - wow, everyone's got a different shade of interior lighting. (I think that's awesome)

If you saturated and toyed with the colors yourself, lie to me, and say "no, out here we have awesome lighting". Because if I took the equivalent picture of Boston, MA - it'll look greyscale next to yours.

[sleepypanda]

SleepyPanda - how much post (aside from the HDR) did you do to that pic? Because out here in the west, every other building has the same crap interior lighting, blue, yellow, or sodium - but in that cityscape out east - wow, everyone's got a different shade of interior lighting. (I think that's awesome)

If you saturated and toyed with the colors yourself, lie to me, and say "no, out here we have awesome lighting". Because if I took the equivalent picture of Boston, MA - it'll look greyscale next to yours.

Big-TDI-Guy - I think its just the lights here. There are so many different choices from different color CF, LED, etc. I never really noticed it until you pointed it out :p

[pcmxa]

Albuquerque

[Keleko]

I deliberately went for a grungy look here.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6071/6071034578_fd644b9e2c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22077805@N07/6071034578/)
Rooting for Water Grunge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22077805@N07/6071034578/) by Gerg1967 (http://www.flickr.com/people/22077805@N07/), on Flickr

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Just for fun, here's an iPhone HDR (using the built-in HDR mode) and then edited with Camera+.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6191/6060783226_f7102268ec_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22077805@N07/6060783226/)
Alexander Park with iPhone (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22077805@N07/6060783226/) by Gerg1967 (http://www.flickr.com/people/22077805@N07/), on Flickr

[joemod]

... Straight to desktop. Both of them, although I like the first more!

[Keleko]

I'm glad you liked them. Here's the Photomatix version of the tree in the park.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6068/6058037556_4ed6cffcaa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22077805@N07/6058037556/)
Alexander Park (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22077805@N07/6058037556/) by Gerg1967 (http://www.flickr.com/people/22077805@N07/), on Flickr

[Joe King]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6094168768_f6323bf208_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_king/6094168768/)
St Vitus Cathedral in Prague

[Ravaroo]

Keleko,
That first pic makes me think of H.R. Giger's bio-mechanical artwork for some reason. It's kind of creepy and intriguing at the same time;)
Must be similar color palate or the intertwined roots.. something. Well done, sir

[Keleko]

Keleko,
That first pic makes me think of H.R. Giger's bio-mechanical artwork for some reason. It's kind of creepy and intriguing at the same time;)
Must be similar color palate or the intertwined roots.. something. Well done, sir

A Giger tree! I knew it reminded me of some kind of look, and now you've identified it for me. Thanks for making that connection for me.

[NeGRit0]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/6885115707_01588b5658_z.jpg

[Shhmmooove]

Hi folks!

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5150/5617091042_2aa15df8f6_b_d.jpg
Dublin Grand Canal Docks, Ireland

[emmi1406]

igh dynamic range (HDR) images enable photographers to record a greater range of tonal detail than a camera could capture in a single photo. This opens up a whole new set of lighting possibilities which one might have previously avoided — for purely technical reasons. The new "merge to HDR" feature of Photoshop accomplishes this by combining a series of bracketed exposures into a single image, which encompasses the tonal detail of the entire series.

[marcusj0015]

What cameras did you guys use for these?