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Aug 28, 2016 10:11:05   #
StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY
 
James56 wrote:
Folks, I've been experimenting and learning about using HDR techniques. When I first started out, my stuff was awful. Yes, it had that way over processed look. Over the weeks, I kept experimenting with settings and now have a technique which is getting closer to what I had in mind. I didn't want the over processed look, but did want the high dynamic range between shadow and light which is what HDR does best, brings things in the shadows to life. Plus, it brings out more color and detail. Not sure what any of you will think, but I'm happy with my progress compared to when I first started out. These two images show before HDR (straight out of the camera) and after my HDR process. Oh, one more thing...I photoshopped out the light poles in the HDR version because I'm adding that image to my portfolio. I still have work to do...but I'm getting close.
Folks, I've been experimenting and learning about ... (show quote)


Great job!

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Aug 28, 2016 10:58:18   #
sidney Loc: London.Eng.
 
Try HDR with one shot...that's comes out nice too.

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Aug 28, 2016 11:12:30   #
John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN
 
It would appear that your step-wise technique would make a good tutorial on how to make HDR work. Good show.

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Aug 28, 2016 11:32:08   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
James56 wrote:
Folks, I've been experimenting and learning about using HDR techniques. When I first started out, my stuff was awful. Yes, it had that way over processed look. Over the weeks, I kept experimenting with settings and now have a technique which is getting closer to what I had in mind. I didn't want the over processed look, but did want the high dynamic range between shadow and light which is what HDR does best, brings things in the shadows to life. Plus, it brings out more color and detail. Not sure what any of you will think, but I'm happy with my progress compared to when I first started out. These two images show before HDR (straight out of the camera) and after my HDR process. Oh, one more thing...I photoshopped out the light poles in the HDR version because I'm adding that image to my portfolio album. I still have work to do...but I'm getting close.
Folks, I've been experimenting and learning about ... (show quote)


Beautifully shot and processed james.

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Aug 28, 2016 12:46:51   #
lwiley Loc: Los Banos, CA, USA
 
James56 wrote:
Folks, I've been experimenting and learning about using HDR techniques. When I first started out, my stuff was awful. Yes, it had that way over processed look. Over the weeks, I kept experimenting with settings and now have a technique which is getting closer to what I had in mind. I didn't want the over processed look, but did want the high dynamic range between shadow and light which is what HDR does best, brings things in the shadows to life. Plus, it brings out more color and detail. Not sure what any of you will think, but I'm happy with my progress compared to when I first started out. These two images show before HDR (straight out of the camera) and after my HDR process. Oh, one more thing...I photoshopped out the light poles in the HDR version because I'm adding that image to my portfolio album. I still have work to do...but I'm getting close.
Folks, I've been experimenting and learning about ... (show quote)


Keep it up you are doing great!

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Aug 28, 2016 12:57:08   #
James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee
 
Thanks Folks, just got back home a little while ago. Thanks so all the encouraging comments. I appreciate your visits and that you took the time to comment. Take care and get out there and Shoooooot.

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Aug 28, 2016 17:17:12   #
DickC Loc: NE Washington state
 
Very nice, the colors really popped out!!!

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Aug 28, 2016 17:39:18   #
Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA
 
I like your results because they look natural.

I would like to see a comparison of the same photo, first with the more usual post-processing (adjusting light levels) and then adjusted via HDR instead.

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Aug 28, 2016 19:01:41   #
2Dragons Loc: The Back of Beyond
 
Incredible what can be seen now under the fenders that was pretty much in shadow before. Looks really good.

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Aug 28, 2016 19:50:57   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
James56 wrote:
Folks, I've been experimenting and learning about using HDR techniques. When I first started out, my stuff was awful. Yes, it had that way over processed look. Over the weeks, I kept experimenting with settings and now have a technique which is getting closer to what I had in mind. I didn't want the over processed look, but did want the high dynamic range between shadow and light which is what HDR does best, brings things in the shadows to life. Plus, it brings out more color and detail. Not sure what any of you will think, but I'm happy with my progress compared to when I first started out. These two images show before HDR (straight out of the camera) and after my HDR process. Oh, one more thing...I photoshopped out the light poles in the HDR version because I'm adding that image to my portfolio album. I still have work to do...but I'm getting close.
Folks, I've been experimenting and learning about ... (show quote)


The Hdr is very well done!!!
However the Camo color is just a bit too bright ( not realistic)

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Aug 28, 2016 20:22:56   #
sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA
 
Well done, James!

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Aug 28, 2016 20:24:13   #
PaulG Loc: Western Australia
 
Nice one James; you've got a lot of detail in there

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Aug 28, 2016 20:37:00   #
jpgto Loc: North East Tennessee
 
James, WOW, the result is a home run. Very nice work and subject too.

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Aug 28, 2016 21:47:28   #
tainkc Loc: Kansas City
 
This one turned out very nice! I just can not get into the phony, baloney stuff done with HDR. Just not my thing.

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Aug 29, 2016 00:06:46   #
Murray Loc: New Westminster
 
Excellent

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