Mullion Cove
Feb 21, 2014 17:20:04 #
Here is the original standard exposure image along with an HDR made from a -2,0,+2 set of exposures.
Feb 21, 2014 19:35:36 #
Wow I like it. The HDR really works with this one.:thumbup: I love all the color it brings out in the treasure chests and detail on the cobblestones.
Feb 22, 2014 04:14:11 #
Feb 22, 2014 06:25:09 #
Very, very nice. Displays the real benefit of HDR, turns a "nothing" into "something very special". Thanks for sharing.
Feb 22, 2014 06:30:42 #
Thanks dourob, I know HDR isn't to everyone's taste but it still can be a saviour at times :)
Feb 22, 2014 13:31:57 #
Izza1967 wrote:
Here is the original standard exposure image along with an HDR made from a -2,0,+2 set of exposures.
Izza1967,
My comments are more nit pickin' than correcting errors. You HDR processing looks good, you have avoided the over cooked effect.
The HDR image does not look natural, and in your sample it would be hard to determine where it is not natural. Looking at your 0Ev post and then at the HDR merge, everything but the sky looks much too bright.
I think a little more practice with the merge sliders (bright, middle, and shadows) could change the brick, hillside, fishing gear and water to allow them to look more like natural light, but not under-exposed. If this is not possible then further PP may be necessary to select specific elements to alter their exposure values.
Keep working on these, you are on the right track.
Michael G
Feb 22, 2014 14:40:48 #
Firstly Armadillo, you are free to say whatever you think to me. I won't be offended by your opinion.
Just to clear this up I wasn't looking for natural but an image that makes you have a look around the scene.
I think a natural looking HDR image is a lot harder to achieve so more practice is definitely needed
Just to clear this up I wasn't looking for natural but an image that makes you have a look around the scene.
I think a natural looking HDR image is a lot harder to achieve so more practice is definitely needed
Feb 22, 2014 15:12:49 #
Izza1967 wrote:
Firstly Armadillo, you are free to say whatever you think to me. I won't be offended by your opinion.
Just to clear this up I wasn't looking for natural but an image that makes you have a look around the scene.
I think a natural looking HDR image is a lot harder to achieve so more practice is definitely needed
Just to clear this up I wasn't looking for natural but an image that makes you have a look around the scene.
I think a natural looking HDR image is a lot harder to achieve so more practice is definitely needed
Good.
Keep on working on the art, it is yours, and when you likeit it is Okay.
Feb 22, 2014 18:13:22 #
I like it. I agree that it doesn't look realistic, but that is sometimes desirable. I think I would prefer it without the frame, but that's just my view. I love the colors you found in the lobster traps or whatever they are.
Feb 22, 2014 20:00:19 #
Izza1967 wrote:
Here is the original standard exposure image along with an HDR made from a -2,0,+2 set of exposures.
Liked them both. Lobster pots or crab traps? :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 23, 2014 07:40:20 #
I like the colours and bringing out of the details. That's what our eyes will adjust to see at the real scene. Maybe the brightness can be turned down a wee bit so that the bright areas of water and pavement are not so bright. I would correct for perspective and tilting horizon too.
Good try.
Good try.
Feb 23, 2014 09:19:15 #
Thank you for your comments.
I like the water brightness but the cobbles brightness has been highlighted( no pun intended) by a friend too so I will be correcting that.
I will also check the horizon level as that is a basic error though I thought I has used the level in live view. Will check later after work.
I like the water brightness but the cobbles brightness has been highlighted( no pun intended) by a friend too so I will be correcting that.
I will also check the horizon level as that is a basic error though I thought I has used the level in live view. Will check later after work.
Feb 23, 2014 13:42:33 #
I have fixed the sloping horizon and darkened the cobbles.
I definitely like this version better :D
I definitely like this version better :D
Feb 24, 2014 02:37:31 #
Izza1967 wrote:
I definitely like this version better :D
I definitely like this version better :D
So do I. Well done.
Feb 26, 2014 00:15:29 #
I really like the way the bright colors come out but aren't overpowering. I think it is the black border with the thin white line that really pulls the photo together.
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