Tell me what I could do better
Jun 28, 2012 04:54:14 #
These are a few HDR photos I've taken.
Disney's beachclub
Disney Boardwalk
Epcot
I can't seem to get night photos to work.
Jun 28, 2012 06:05:05 #
Well you did ask, the three daylight photographs all look under-exposed and lack definition. The night shot features water, which finds its own level. The photograph needs recomposing, so the left side is lifted, making the waterfront level.
Jun 28, 2012 07:31:48 #
Night time shots . As a rule of thumb the best most successfull shots are taken whilst there is still some ambient light left in the sky. Not only does this add depth but completely transforms an image.I suggest you try this approach, and I'm sure you won't want to do it any other way. The only problem with this , if indeed it is a problem, is that these types of lighting conditions don't last long usually 30 to 45 minutes maximum, well at least in my part of the world. happy shooting
Jun 28, 2012 08:02:36 #
I like the compositions, especially #3. The diagonal splash of the red flowers is nice. I'd like to see the originals to compare with the HDR.
The horizon does need leveling on #2 and #4. he horizon looks OK on #1 and #3.
You had either a lens- or sensor-booger on #1 - the blurry spot at top, right of center. You can edit them out, but make sure the lens and sensor are clean.
If your editor allows it, try to fix the distortion in #1 so the building and light poles are plumb. This is fairly common with smaller focal lengths.
You're overcooking the day shots a bit. Be a little easier on the sliders to prevent the halo effect - it just looks fake.
The horizon does need leveling on #2 and #4. he horizon looks OK on #1 and #3.
You had either a lens- or sensor-booger on #1 - the blurry spot at top, right of center. You can edit them out, but make sure the lens and sensor are clean.
If your editor allows it, try to fix the distortion in #1 so the building and light poles are plumb. This is fairly common with smaller focal lengths.
You're overcooking the day shots a bit. Be a little easier on the sliders to prevent the halo effect - it just looks fake.
Jun 28, 2012 16:50:39 #
Thanks for the input. I gave them a whirl.
Leveled horizon, readjusted exposure.
Redid, adjusted for distortion
Leveled horizon
Jun 28, 2012 16:52:47 #
Jun 28, 2012 17:00:28 #
Better! Nice job. I really like the last one.
It may be my monitor or the compression on UHH, but it looks like a little CA along the light poles - magenta on the inside, cyan to the outside.
It may be my monitor or the compression on UHH, but it looks like a little CA along the light poles - magenta on the inside, cyan to the outside.
Jun 29, 2012 22:06:10 #
mwh2385
Loc: Fairfield Glade, Tennessee
If you wanted great photos of Disneyland or any other park like this, buy their postcards, and then use their setup.
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Jun 29, 2012 23:19:37 #
mwh2385 wrote:
If you wanted great photos of Disneyland or any other park like this, buy their postcards, and then use their setup.
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They actually have spots called photo spots marked out at all the parks. But that would make it too easy, why not just keep the post card?
Jun 30, 2012 08:18:47 #
Burkard01 wrote:
These are a few HDR photos I've taken.
Isn't a boardwalk supposed to have boards?
Jun 30, 2012 18:29:45 #
Yes. It does have a boardwalk, but it was out of view in this photo.
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