Evansgr Loc: Concord, NC

Finally got around to processing my 2nd HDR photo. This was taken back in August in Watkins Glen, NY. There are just so many phot opportunities there. Wish I had realized that before I moved away. As always, feedback welcome.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

I would have liked to have seen longer exposures, which would have provided silkier and fuller falling water.

Evansgr Loc: Concord, NC

I'm starting to do that, If you look at my 2nd series of "The Gorge" the last photo has a longer exposure. Iwas pretty happy with it since it was the first day I was trying my hand at it. Didn't have my tripod so I used a ledge to steady my hand. Thanks for the input Nikonian

treadwl Loc: South Florida

I agree fully. I might have also tried a vertical composition. Don't know if it would be a sure fire improvement---but I would like to see it anyway.

Larry

Evansgr Loc: Concord, NC

I've tried vertical shots, I usually don't like the way turn out due to lack of skill and delete them,but on a rare occasion I have had a few that I thought were keepers. Thanks for the input treadwl

Ferenco Loc: Swansea, UK

Hello my friend,
Sorry, but I cant see much evidence of HDR. We are always told that HDR is usually over cooked. Which is often true. In this image, I feel you need to go a little further. In addition, Im not sure if this is a good image to be trying HDR.

If I was you, I'd select a good image for HDR and go at it full force and then work backwards until you create an image which you think is good. Share them with us and use the critique as pointers to improving your craft.

Try taking images of buildings or street scenes. These usually make good starters for HDR.

Regards

F

Evansgr Loc: Concord, NC

Ferenco,
Thanks for the advice, I did have it overcooked and couldn't decide if I liked it or not. Take a look at my 1st series "The Gorge" at watkins glen, there is another HDR a little more cooked. let me know if you think it is headed more towards your liking.

Ferenco Loc: Swansea, UK

Its 1.30 am here at the moment. Drop me a link and Ill see how I can help in the morning.

Thanks for getting back. Nice to know the words arent wasted.

Speak to you later

Regards

F

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

i , for one would like to see some good guidelines for what constitutes good candidates for hdr.

UP-2-IT Loc: RED STICK, LA

Hell Nick, thought it was a shot of a dirt road.

Chinaman Loc: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

In my photography, the main reason for using HDR is to capture and reproduce details in an image without making it look 'overcooked'. So I will use it on any scene that gives me blown out highlights and/or dark shadows with little or no details when my camera metering system uses the 'average' reading. Alternatively, if the exposures between the lightest and darkest parts of the scene has more than 5 stops difference.
So, I use the HDR technique in ANY subject matter meeting the above criteria - landscape, seascape, portrait, flowers, architecture, night shots(in particular), sunset, sunrise, birds, animals and most general subjects. I'll not use it in studio portraiture or any situation where I can control the lighting or if there isn't that great a difference in exposures between the lightest and the darkest parts.
Now and again, I will use it in a creative manner. Again, the subject matter is of little or no importance.
Perhaps one should think of HDR as BOTH a technique to show details, and a style of photography. This then separates the two camps of HDR images that 'look like normal' (technique) and 'overcooked' (style). Will this then stop the arguments or have I opened a can of worms?

PS. There is a special HDR section in this forum where you can post your work and receive great CCs from experienced workers.