My first HDR.. but it doesn't pop.
Jul 4, 2016 09:59:41 #
Jul 4, 2016 10:24:26 #
elliott937 wrote:
..... So, HDR puts together the three captures, compiles, and creates a total capture closer to ... what the human eye saw at the time. imenting with Tonemapping........
When the camera takes multiple shots in HDR, what property of the shot that gets varied: ISO, WB, f-stop, shutter, ??
Jul 4, 2016 11:43:26 #
John_F wrote:
When the camera takes multiple shots in HDR, what property of the shot that gets varied: ISO, WB, f-stop, shutter, ??
Nothing changed but the shutter speed. Light image= 1/20 sec Middle image= 1/80 sec Dark image=1/320 ISO 100 for all 26mm.
Jul 4, 2016 11:45:07 #
The compensation exposure was set for neutral... on cloudy days should I set it to the negative side of neutral?
Jul 4, 2016 12:07:56 #
The cardinal rule of HDR is that for the bracket series, the darkest frame must contain NO blown highlights (the sky is blown in yours), and the lightest frame should have the deepest shadows as midtones or slightly darker (yours is fine). If you don't have that, you won't get a decent result in the final image, no matter how you tonemap it.
Jul 4, 2016 12:21:09 #
The sea change for me was finally deciding to shoot in RAW vs JPG. The range of tools in Lightroom to "fix" RAW images is truly amazing. Now, I don't worry about White Balance, exposure, etc, etc, etc. I just see what I like and don't like an go from there.
I've gotten very good at 3x bracketed exposures hand held using burst mode on my Nikon.
I've gotten very good at 3x bracketed exposures hand held using burst mode on my Nikon.
Jul 4, 2016 12:23:36 #
It is absolutely possible to get great HDR results on cloudy days. I give you examples (but not for fans of photorealism):
Great Buddha at Kamakura
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Ishinomaki after Japan tsunami
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Minamisanriku after Japan tsunami
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Jul 4, 2016 13:08:07 #
Yes, I got sloppy. Do you want me to redo,and resend?
Islandgal wrote:
The blue sky does improve the photo, not sure about the blue on the building though! Can the area one needs to change be sectioned off from the rest of the image? I'm too new to know. Thank you for your input Gary! Trish
Jul 4, 2016 13:18:26 #
Carl D wrote:
The day you chose to shoot wasn't in your favor for sure. You couldn't take advantage of much dynamic range because of the overcast sky and the church being white. That's why blue spilled over to the church. If you try it again on a puffy cloud filled day with sunshine I'm sure you will be pleased with yourself.
Good to know.. thanks Carl D!
Jul 4, 2016 13:21:39 #
kymarto wrote:
The cardinal rule of HDR is that for the bracket series, the darkest frame must contain NO blown highlights (the sky is blown in yours), and the lightest frame should have the deepest shadows as midtones or slightly darker (yours is fine). If you don't have that, you won't get a decent result in the final image, no matter how you tonemap it.
Thank you for that tip kymarto, I'm compiling all this great information! Trish
Jul 4, 2016 13:22:21 #
gwong1 wrote:
Yes, I got sloppy. Do you want me to redo,and resend?
Sure!
Jul 4, 2016 13:23:58 #
kymarto wrote:
It is absolutely possible to get great HDR results on cloudy days. I give you examples (but not for fans of photorealism):
The clouds add to the mood of your subjects, they are beautiful photo's kymarto. Thank you for sharing.
Jul 4, 2016 13:41:12 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
The sea change for me was finally deciding to shoot in RAW vs JPG. The range of tools in Lightroom to "fix" RAW images is truly amazing. Now, I don't worry about White Balance, exposure, etc, etc, etc. I just see what I like and don't like an go from there.
I've gotten very good at 3x bracketed exposures hand held using burst mode on my Nikon.
I've gotten very good at 3x bracketed exposures hand held using burst mode on my Nikon.
I agree with RAW images giving you what, I like to rely on my own eye too. More reading... that's good to know I can take a hand held and be steady in burst mode/ continuous shooting, for me. Thank you rgrenaderphoto.
Jul 4, 2016 14:10:20 #
gwong1 wrote:
Yes, I got sloppy. Do you want me to redo,and resend?
My problem with adding a blue sky to where one does not exist is that the blue sky does not match the soft light of the overcast day in the scene. It looks artificial to me.
Jul 5, 2016 16:47:40 #
I too am new to HDR. I noted with interest that you used Photomatix to create your composite. The only HDR that I've done was processed using whatever HDR software that is included with Lr CC. That software may in fact be NIK's HDR add-on. Compared to the pop of your image, mine has so little I decided not to post it. Perhaps there are other hogs who have tried the Lr CC version and would care to provide their comments.
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