Manhattan
Jul 27, 2013 14:16:55 #
I recently took a trip to NYC and what a great place to photograph.
Sorry if some of my images are overcooked, just having fun.
These were cooked from the JPG's.
Tripods are a no no in NYC so these are handheld.
I set the ISO to 1250 (what was I thinking?) and forgot to dial it back.
Sorry if some of my images are overcooked, just having fun.
These were cooked from the JPG's.
Tripods are a no no in NYC so these are handheld.
I set the ISO to 1250 (what was I thinking?) and forgot to dial it back.
Jul 27, 2013 14:42:21 #
Nice, you could spend years in NYC and only scratch the surface. You got some nice ones. ;)
Jul 27, 2013 16:43:21 #
Jul 27, 2013 17:36:34 #
sarge69 wrote:
Why are tripods a no-no in NYC ?
Sarge69
Sarge69
I read a lot of posts like,
http://old.nabble.com/No-tripod-use-in-New-York-City--td17986814.html
Legal or not, I didn't want the hassle.
That place is fascinating, A photo around every corner.
Thanks for looking.
Jul 27, 2013 20:34:41 #
Best guess if it is true that tripods are banned it is for safety. Many times of the day the sidewalks are shoulder to shoulder packed with people all trying to get somewhere in a hurry. It would be easy for someone to not see it and trip.
Jul 27, 2013 21:28:30 #
Jul 28, 2013 10:29:50 #
Only the first one may be overcooked, but a nice job of HDR on the rest. 4-5- and 7 appeal to me.
Jul 28, 2013 11:52:35 #
Jul 28, 2013 21:24:47 #
@SoHillGuy, LOL #1, I thought was the least overcooked.
The original shot that has "Concourse Level" looks way overdone in itself and looks like overdone hdr.
HDR is very fun and as I say it's all in fun. Sometimes overcooked to a degree is good, when it's bad you can't see the photo through the processing.
The original shot that has "Concourse Level" looks way overdone in itself and looks like overdone hdr.
HDR is very fun and as I say it's all in fun. Sometimes overcooked to a degree is good, when it's bad you can't see the photo through the processing.
Aug 2, 2013 07:54:42 #
Nice work loren. No tripod allowed? Should I strike NYC off my bucket list?
Which software do you use? Can it de-ghost the people in the second image?
Which software do you use? Can it de-ghost the people in the second image?
Aug 2, 2013 09:56:23 #
lorenww wrote:
@SoHillGuy, LOL #1, I thought was the least overcooked.
The original shot that has "Concourse Level" looks way overdone in itself and looks like overdone hdr.
HDR is very fun and as I say it's all in fun. Sometimes overcooked to a degree is good, when it's bad you can't see the photo through the processing.
The original shot that has "Concourse Level" looks way overdone in itself and looks like overdone hdr.
HDR is very fun and as I say it's all in fun. Sometimes overcooked to a degree is good, when it's bad you can't see the photo through the processing.
I agree with your opinion of HDR being fun and all in fun. I think it is one of the most flexible modules in the post processing tool kit in that it can easily be adjusted from realistic enhancement to over-the-top surrealism, and all steps in between; and this gives the photographer the ability to display his/her image however they best envision it. I sometimes weary of the same people who continually harp on the "right way" to use HDR. I don't believe there is a "right way". It's all up to the interpretation of the photographer and how they want to portray their images.
Sorry for the rant. And by the way, you have some very nice shots here, thanks for sharing both your captures and interpretations.
Aug 2, 2013 15:44:11 #
I think they are great. They are rich in color, there is a great DOF, and I love how the walls of number 2 and 3 look. The only suggestion is to de-ghost your people in number 2. :thumbup:
Aug 2, 2013 18:29:19 #
GaryS1964
Loc: Northern California
Nice shots. Number 4 suffers some from halo effect which is common with HDR. I've just started learning how to produce HDR photos without halos. There are numerous techniques and some work better than others but so far I haven't found a full proof method.
Aug 3, 2013 13:31:31 #
Thank you all for your comments.
@Chinaman, even if tripods were allowed, good luck setting one up. People are wall to wall and you will bump into people when you walk around. I had the backs of my shoes stepped on probably 50 times.
That said, I can't wait for my next trip.
I do have a mini tabletop tripod that I used, just hold it against a railing, wall or anything stationary.
Its called UltraPod, less than $15.00 and works well in a pinch.
@Chinaman, even if tripods were allowed, good luck setting one up. People are wall to wall and you will bump into people when you walk around. I had the backs of my shoes stepped on probably 50 times.
That said, I can't wait for my next trip.
I do have a mini tabletop tripod that I used, just hold it against a railing, wall or anything stationary.
Its called UltraPod, less than $15.00 and works well in a pinch.
Aug 3, 2013 21:43:41 #
I like them all. Never be concerned if others don't appreciate what you consider YOUR process. For me, this means there is no such thing as overcooked. Now artifacts like halos are distracting and should be avoided. It appears that photo 4 has a bit of haloing around the building but it's not severe. A monopod can be used without it being too intrusive. you did not mention if you used 3 or 5 exposures. I now mostly use 5 1 stop exposures. same dynamic range but withe flexibility of dropping the lowest or the highest if needed. as an example three exposures: -2,0,+2 Five exposures -2,-1,0,+1,+2
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.