HDR? Yes --no?
Oct 21, 2011 16:14:08 #
I am learning a lot (in this thread) about the technical part of HDR that I did not know. Very interesting.
When I was reading through the bi-monthly contest people had put in comments about the HDR photos-- I thought it might be better to put the feelings about HDR in a separate thread.
Honestly I don't think an overly processed photo ,whether it be HDR or erasing every bit of clutter on a street, every dead flower on a stem or even every blemish on a face makes it a "true picture" of their town.
This is NOT to say that I don't think anyone should manipulate photos as they want to please themselves.
Some of the HDRs are just plain gorgeous-- they don't look like a photo BUT they are still fantastic.
When I was reading through the bi-monthly contest people had put in comments about the HDR photos-- I thought it might be better to put the feelings about HDR in a separate thread.
Honestly I don't think an overly processed photo ,whether it be HDR or erasing every bit of clutter on a street, every dead flower on a stem or even every blemish on a face makes it a "true picture" of their town.
This is NOT to say that I don't think anyone should manipulate photos as they want to please themselves.
Some of the HDRs are just plain gorgeous-- they don't look like a photo BUT they are still fantastic.
Oct 21, 2011 19:15:32 #
Joelrunner
Loc: Castle Rock, CO
I agree it can be overdone, but when done just right, it's amazing. Two of my favorite HDR photographers who don't overdo it are friends Trey Ratcliffe & Scott Kublin. Here are a couple sample images (one from each):
http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2011/10/17/the-great-wall-of-china/
http://www.hdrphotographyblog.com/france-hdr-photos/nimes/nimes-coliseum-bullfighter/
http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2011/10/17/the-great-wall-of-china/
http://www.hdrphotographyblog.com/france-hdr-photos/nimes/nimes-coliseum-bullfighter/
Oct 21, 2011 19:58:17 #
I agree with everyone; HDR can be overdone and it is a new an exciting way to interpret your work.
This was my first attempt at HDR. Even though I didn't know what I was doing, I tried to make it look as natural as possible.
This was my first attempt at HDR. Even though I didn't know what I was doing, I tried to make it look as natural as possible.
Under the Pier
Oct 21, 2011 22:42:07 #
1.The art or practice of taking and processing photographs
This sort of puts a crimp in my original statement. Therefore, I can see now that photography has extended beyond what I learned years ago: recording light to create an exposure. It was simple.
Hi,
Sorry, but phtoography without processing was never a workable definition. Unless someone made the prints there was nothing for anyone to see.
There always was an art to making the prints; whether you did it yourself or sent it to someone else.
The thing that has changed is that we are now all empowered to do what a select few did in the dark not that many years ago. To say nothing of eliminating all of those nasty chemicals!
;)
Regards,
Larry Leach
This sort of puts a crimp in my original statement. Therefore, I can see now that photography has extended beyond what I learned years ago: recording light to create an exposure. It was simple.
Hi,
Sorry, but phtoography without processing was never a workable definition. Unless someone made the prints there was nothing for anyone to see.
There always was an art to making the prints; whether you did it yourself or sent it to someone else.
The thing that has changed is that we are now all empowered to do what a select few did in the dark not that many years ago. To say nothing of eliminating all of those nasty chemicals!
;)
Regards,
Larry Leach
Oct 22, 2011 09:38:10 #
Sudique wrote:
I agree with everyone; HDR can be overdone and it is a new an exciting way to interpret your work.
This was my first attempt at HDR. Even though I didn't know what I was doing, I tried to make it look as natural as possible.
This was my first attempt at HDR. Even though I didn't know what I was doing, I tried to make it look as natural as possible.
Looks good...
Photojoe544
Oct 22, 2011 10:00:23 #
A couple of mine that came out well with the process just going over the edge.
Oct 22, 2011 10:14:59 #
arphot wrote:
A couple of mine that came out well with the process just going over the edge.
nice work!!!
Photojoe544
Oct 22, 2011 10:51:57 #
Lewis
Loc: Lakeland, Florida
Yes, great work.
the interior shot of the piano room is, I believe, one of the things that HDR does really well. The brightness of the window and dark shades of the piano could never have been captured with one exposure.
HDR of landscape in sunshine is generally a waste of time and energy as one decent processed photo will have all the tonal range available in the original scene.
the interior shot of the piano room is, I believe, one of the things that HDR does really well. The brightness of the window and dark shades of the piano could never have been captured with one exposure.
HDR of landscape in sunshine is generally a waste of time and energy as one decent processed photo will have all the tonal range available in the original scene.
Oct 22, 2011 10:59:49 #
Lewis, I also find that a lot of landscape is low in color contrast (gernerally all greens unless it's autumn) and doesn't allow for a decent process to render.
Oct 23, 2011 09:11:22 #
Oct 23, 2011 17:36:53 #
Dria wrote:
arphot-- that room/piano OH my!! Soo cool! love that.
Thanks Dria!
Oct 23, 2011 19:32:00 #
I'm seeing some wonderful works of art in this discussion. Perhaps the dividing line should be straight-from-camera and everything else.
Oct 23, 2011 19:33:53 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
well, there are cameras on the market now that are taking three images and blending together. Check out the higher end Sony"s
Oct 23, 2011 19:45:45 #
photocat wrote:
well, there are cameras on the market now that are taking three images and blending together. Check out the higher end Sony"s
My Nikon D2X which I've had for years does that. It also lets you crop in-camera.
Oct 23, 2011 22:29:50 #
Hi, Folks
The Nikon D5100 has many in-camera processing possibilities; some before and some after the shot.
It has in-camera HDR but only uses two images. I have only just started with this camera and with knowing about HDR but so far I haven't been impressed with the results. It does let you see more in shadows. I have mostly played with the plus or minus two EV setting. I haven't systematically tested it with other settings.
I have been more positively impressed with the "Active D-Lighting". I have been using it taking fall nature pictures. It makes a much nicer picture than without it and than the in-camera HDR. At least with the way I have been using it. So far the "auto" setting for Active D-Lighting does better than my manual fussing with it.
I have much to learn and some more systematic experimenting to try before I form any strong opinions on these. I also intend to try the braketing features and some of the HDR software, but maybe not for a while.
Regards,
Larry Leach
The Nikon D5100 has many in-camera processing possibilities; some before and some after the shot.
It has in-camera HDR but only uses two images. I have only just started with this camera and with knowing about HDR but so far I haven't been impressed with the results. It does let you see more in shadows. I have mostly played with the plus or minus two EV setting. I haven't systematically tested it with other settings.
I have been more positively impressed with the "Active D-Lighting". I have been using it taking fall nature pictures. It makes a much nicer picture than without it and than the in-camera HDR. At least with the way I have been using it. So far the "auto" setting for Active D-Lighting does better than my manual fussing with it.
I have much to learn and some more systematic experimenting to try before I form any strong opinions on these. I also intend to try the braketing features and some of the HDR software, but maybe not for a while.
Regards,
Larry Leach
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