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May 9, 2012 21:31:16 #
I'm one of those people who gets carried away and PP too much a lot of the time, but no matter what you did to these, it does not look like too much. You knew when it was just right. I'm glad to see such good reviews!
Congratulations.
Congratulations.
May 9, 2012 21:32:56 #
Photo #1 is a First place in any competition - darn nice capture.
Photo #2 is a great sun rise shot - few can accept the strange natural colors that sunrise or sunset can bring out. - it too is a keeper IMHO.
Harvey
Photo #2 is a great sun rise shot - few can accept the strange natural colors that sunrise or sunset can bring out. - it too is a keeper IMHO.
Harvey
May 9, 2012 22:49:20 #
I'm one of those people who gets carried away and PP too much a lot of the time, but no matter what you did to these, it does not look like too much. You knew when it was just right. I'm glad to see such good reviews!
Congratulations.
Thanks guys! You're giving me WAAYY more credit that I deserve. For every one I save, I probably throw out dozens but I guess that's one of the benefits of digital; it doesn't cost anything until you print.
I know some people don't like HDR but I'm kind of getting into it. No matter how good the camera/lens combination is, it will never match the human eye when it comes to getting the full detail in high contrast shots. You can expose "normally" and get the highlights just right, but then you lose the detail in the shadows. I read an article where the author uses a city scene full of walls, store fronts, windows and doorways as an example. You can expose for the walls & store fronts but you lose the shadow detail in the doors and windows. If you overexpose for those areas, then the highlights get totally blown out. Photomatix Essentials allows you to load up to five bracketed shots (ideally, two underexposed & two overexposed around the "normal" exposure). It layers them, aligns them, gets rid of the "ghosts" from the individual shots and lets you tweak the process a bit before the preview. I save this file then open it in PSE 10 to do the normal levels, contrast, saturation, etc and then crop. Finally, I save it under a new file name as is and resized for print and e-mail, respectively.
I think I'm going to bite the bullet & upgrade to Phomatix Pro (Kid-in-a-candy-store thing).
PD
Congratulations.
Harvey wrote:
Photo #1 is a First place in any competition - darn nice capture.
Photo #2 is a great sun rise shot - few can accept the strange natural colors that sunrise or sunset can bring out. - it too is a keeper IMHO.
Harvey
Photo #2 is a great sun rise shot - few can accept the strange natural colors that sunrise or sunset can bring out. - it too is a keeper IMHO.
Harvey
Thanks guys! You're giving me WAAYY more credit that I deserve. For every one I save, I probably throw out dozens but I guess that's one of the benefits of digital; it doesn't cost anything until you print.
I know some people don't like HDR but I'm kind of getting into it. No matter how good the camera/lens combination is, it will never match the human eye when it comes to getting the full detail in high contrast shots. You can expose "normally" and get the highlights just right, but then you lose the detail in the shadows. I read an article where the author uses a city scene full of walls, store fronts, windows and doorways as an example. You can expose for the walls & store fronts but you lose the shadow detail in the doors and windows. If you overexpose for those areas, then the highlights get totally blown out. Photomatix Essentials allows you to load up to five bracketed shots (ideally, two underexposed & two overexposed around the "normal" exposure). It layers them, aligns them, gets rid of the "ghosts" from the individual shots and lets you tweak the process a bit before the preview. I save this file then open it in PSE 10 to do the normal levels, contrast, saturation, etc and then crop. Finally, I save it under a new file name as is and resized for print and e-mail, respectively.
I think I'm going to bite the bullet & upgrade to Phomatix Pro (Kid-in-a-candy-store thing).
PD
May 9, 2012 23:11:24 #
Photogdog wrote:
I'm one of those people who gets carried away and ... (show quote)
So many times HDR is over-done, but you seem to know when to quit. Just keep that up!
May 9, 2012 23:27:09 #
Number one kills!!!!
The second needs some "pop, " and it will kill too!!
The second needs some "pop, " and it will kill too!!
May 10, 2012 06:42:06 #
Both look perfect to my eyes.
I believe they are fine enough to qualify as travel/tourist brochure pictures.
The golden reflection in #2 translates as a welcoming beacon to me.
I believe they are fine enough to qualify as travel/tourist brochure pictures.
The golden reflection in #2 translates as a welcoming beacon to me.
May 10, 2012 07:00:36 #
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May 10, 2012 07:33:34 #
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May 10, 2012 07:50:41 #
Well..I only have one thing to say about # 1. It is a money shot.well done.
Photogdog wrote:
Guys,
I took these with a Canon 5D MK II (24-70mm EF-L) and an NEX-7 (Zeiss 24mm f1.8). They were bracketed, run through Photomatix Essentials and then through PSE 10. I know they've been post-processed to death, but I think there might be something worth salvaging. I still have the original bracketed shots to start over if that's an option.
PD
I took these with a Canon 5D MK II (24-70mm EF-L) and an NEX-7 (Zeiss 24mm f1.8). They were bracketed, run through Photomatix Essentials and then through PSE 10. I know they've been post-processed to death, but I think there might be something worth salvaging. I still have the original bracketed shots to start over if that's an option.
PD
May 10, 2012 08:24:31 #
Number one kills!!!!
The second needs some "pop, " and it will kill too!!
Both look perfect to my eyes.
I believe they are fine enough to qualify as travel/tourist brochure pictures.
The golden reflection in #2 translates as a welcoming beacon to me.
#1 is off the Hook!!
Fantastic photos!!!
Great shots. Go Steelers..
Guys,
Thanks for the feedback! Sometimes, when I look at my own stuff for too long, I start to feel like I'm spinning my wheels. It's good to get different viewpoints from your peers from time to time.
I hoping to post more in the future. I'm still going through the learning curve on the NEX-7 which is pretty steep. I have the 5N and I got up to speed (my speed, at least) fairly quick. The 7 has the extra dials and a function button that allows customization to the point where you almost never have to take your eye from the viewfinder to make adjustments. Programming them is another matter. I'll get there eventually (famous last words).
The 5D MK II was easy by comparison but I've been in the Canon DSLR line for years. That said, I'm here to tell ya, that L-series glass is FRIGGIN' addictive!!!
One last thing; when I store the original, how do I avoid blasting the firewall with overly large files?
PD
The second needs some "pop, " and it will kill too!!
Both look perfect to my eyes.
I believe they are fine enough to qualify as travel/tourist brochure pictures.
The golden reflection in #2 translates as a welcoming beacon to me.
#1 is off the Hook!!
Fantastic photos!!!
Great shots. Go Steelers..
camerabuff58 wrote:
Well..I only have one thing to say about # 1. It is a money shot.well done.
Photogdog wrote:
Guys,
I took these with a Canon 5D MK II (24-70mm EF-L) and an NEX-7 (Zeiss 24mm f1.8). They were bracketed, run through Photomatix Essentials and then through PSE 10. I know they've been post-processed to death, but I think there might be something worth salvaging. I still have the original bracketed shots to start over if that's an option.
PD
I took these with a Canon 5D MK II (24-70mm EF-L) and an NEX-7 (Zeiss 24mm f1.8). They were bracketed, run through Photomatix Essentials and then through PSE 10. I know they've been post-processed to death, but I think there might be something worth salvaging. I still have the original bracketed shots to start over if that's an option.
PD
Guys,
Thanks for the feedback! Sometimes, when I look at my own stuff for too long, I start to feel like I'm spinning my wheels. It's good to get different viewpoints from your peers from time to time.
I hoping to post more in the future. I'm still going through the learning curve on the NEX-7 which is pretty steep. I have the 5N and I got up to speed (my speed, at least) fairly quick. The 7 has the extra dials and a function button that allows customization to the point where you almost never have to take your eye from the viewfinder to make adjustments. Programming them is another matter. I'll get there eventually (famous last words).
The 5D MK II was easy by comparison but I've been in the Canon DSLR line for years. That said, I'm here to tell ya, that L-series glass is FRIGGIN' addictive!!!
One last thing; when I store the original, how do I avoid blasting the firewall with overly large files?
PD
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May 10, 2012 08:49:45 #
May 10, 2012 09:18:06 #
rtom48
Loc: arkansas
i like the first one the best...it looks great second is ok but the night shot is the best
May 10, 2012 09:22:34 #
Beautiful! You have the knack of hdr down to a science. Love your work.
:lol:
Photogdog wrote:
Guys,
I took these with a Canon 5D MK II (24-70mm EF-L) and an NEX-7 (Zeiss 24mm f1.8). They were bracketed, run through Photomatix Essentials and then through PSE 10. I know they've been post-processed to death, but I think there might be something worth salvaging. I still have the original bracketed shots to start over if that's an option.
PD
I took these with a Canon 5D MK II (24-70mm EF-L) and an NEX-7 (Zeiss 24mm f1.8). They were bracketed, run through Photomatix Essentials and then through PSE 10. I know they've been post-processed to death, but I think there might be something worth salvaging. I still have the original bracketed shots to start over if that's an option.
PD
:lol:
May 10, 2012 09:26:20 #
They are beautiful and should be hanging in a gallery! There are people out there who will pay big bucks for these. Find them!
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