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HDR - Am I trying to do the impossible?
Dec 30, 2012 09:42:45 #
Thanks everyone for all the good feedback! I think the main problem was I used different exposure times, but did not use different F stops. Got some good photoshop tips to try.
Dec 30, 2012 09:55:56 #
Different shutter speeds are exactly what you do want to use. The rule, as I have learned, is to select an aperture - Say, F 11. Then by using your Camera's EV Dial, Your shutter speeds will be adjusted up and down.
If your camera does not have this EV feature, then shoot as many as three shutter speeds slower and three shutter speeds faster then what you're correct Single exposure reading should be.
For example, if your meter reading says that at F:11 your shutter speed should be 1/6 of a second, Then you also want to shoot at least one picture 2 shutter speeds slower and another picture 2 shutter speeds faster.
If your camera does not have this EV feature, then shoot as many as three shutter speeds slower and three shutter speeds faster then what you're correct Single exposure reading should be.
For example, if your meter reading says that at F:11 your shutter speed should be 1/6 of a second, Then you also want to shoot at least one picture 2 shutter speeds slower and another picture 2 shutter speeds faster.
Dec 30, 2012 10:21:58 #
I think you are geeting good advice on camera settings but what bothers me is the lens distortion in the photo. Look how the buildings lean towords each other. Before you do any merging run all the exposures through a lens correction filter. If you have CS4 it is in there. You will like the results.
Dec 30, 2012 10:29:12 #
clicktime wrote:
I think you are geeting good advice on camera settings but what bothers me is the lens distortion in the photo. Look how the buildings lean towords each other. Before you do any merging run all the exposures through a lens correction filter. If you have CS4 it is in there. You will like the results.
Thanks Clicktime, I never even noticed that. What is the cause? These were taken with my Nykkor 18-55mm. Is there a problem with the lense?
Dec 30, 2012 10:31:50 #
orterrym wrote:
Thanks Clicktime, I never even noticed that. What is the cause? These were taken with my Nykkor 18-55mm. Is there a problem with the lense?
clicktime wrote:
I think you are geeting good advice on camera settings but what bothers me is the lens distortion in the photo. Look how the buildings lean towords each other. Before you do any merging run all the exposures through a lens correction filter. If you have CS4 it is in there. You will like the results.
Thanks Clicktime, I never even noticed that. What is the cause? These were taken with my Nykkor 18-55mm. Is there a problem with the lense?
Its not your lens, its simply your perspective on the scene, shot from well above the buildings.
Dec 30, 2012 10:34:46 #
MT Shooter wrote:
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Oh, I see. Thanks MT Shooter. Not the first time my perspective has gotten me in trouble.....:)
Dec 30, 2012 10:51:00 #
Your camera was pointed to the sky. This affect occurs when the camera is not level. In some cases, especially close to buildings at ground level the affect can be dramatic and interesting.
I use PS Elements 11 and Lightroom 4. Both programs can correct for this. I'm sure there are others that can as well.
I use PS Elements 11 and Lightroom 4. Both programs can correct for this. I'm sure there are others that can as well.
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Dec 30, 2012 10:54:11 #
RVDigitalBoy wrote:
Your camera was pointed to the sky. This affect occurs when the camera is not level. In some cases, especially close to buildings at ground level the affect can be dramatic and interesting.
I use PS Elements 11 and Lightroom 4. Both programs can correct for this. I'm sure there are others that can as well.
I use PS Elements 11 and Lightroom 4. Both programs can correct for this. I'm sure there are others that can as well.
I see. It was taken from our 28th floor balcony. I have Photoshop CS5, I'll see what I can correct in there. Thanks!
Dec 30, 2012 11:14:45 #
orterry, maybe something like this? Just a quick resolution, it could be done more precisely..
Your buildings are not going to have a lot of detail because it is getting dark and no direct light on the city. There are city lights however that can be seen.
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Dec 30, 2012 11:29:14 #
You could do a lot with that photo in Photoshop. Following is what I did in 30 seconds. I took the JPG through Camera Raw first so I could use the Shadows slider to bring the detail out in the buildings. Then I opened it in Photoshop, put a layer mask on the sky, and used Curves to bring out the color in the sky. Using layers and masks, you could make the buildings as bright as you wanted and really have a lot of fun with that sky!
Dec 30, 2012 11:33:35 #
russel, looks a lot like the one I just did above... Beat you to it! Ha! Yes, photoshop can fix most anything.
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Dec 30, 2012 11:53:54 #
TheeGambler wrote:
russel, looks a lot like the one I just did above... Beat you to it! Ha! Yes, photoshop can fix most anything.
Your picture doesn't show up. You should upload a JPG so that it will show. Not everyone can see a PSD file.
Dec 30, 2012 11:59:20 #
Here's my attempt, using PSE9. Simple two layer merge, with adjustments of highlight and shadow, and some increase in color saturation on the buildings. Gives a fairly natural looking image, not HDR look.
Dec 30, 2012 12:07:13 #
Dec 30, 2012 12:14:43 #
Another slightly more complex solution Would be to mask out the skyline entry that section separately.
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