Messin' around with HDR...
06-10-2012, 07:09 AM
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Thanks everyone!
Sorry, but I assumed that everyone knew what HDR photography is. Here's a definition if you're interested...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_dynamic_range_imaging
I also used a program called Photomatix which has a wide range of special effects you can add to your photos. I wanted mine to be more on the subtle side. Appreciate the comments!
Here's an example of one of the many special effects you can apply to your HDR photos... more on the extreme side.
Sorry, but I assumed that everyone knew what HDR photography is. Here's a definition if you're interested...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_dynamic_range_imaging
I also used a program called Photomatix which has a wide range of special effects you can add to your photos. I wanted mine to be more on the subtle side. Appreciate the comments!
Here's an example of one of the many special effects you can apply to your HDR photos... more on the extreme side.
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06-10-2012, 08:44 AM
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Yep... got 3 bucks LOL!!! I just thought I do something different. I had in mind that I was going to try some HDR stuff and I thought the bright blue dumpsters in the background would add some nice color to the photo.
06-12-2012, 09:05 AM
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06-12-2012, 10:29 AM
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good job..its nice to see someone who says I did HDR and not open up to see the pics soo stupidly overdone and just look awful. you did a proper job of not over the top but enough to give a nice dynamic range to the photo.
UGH..I just saw photo on page 2..Stay away from that god awful look..stick with how the first page images are on original post.
UGH..I just saw photo on page 2..Stay away from that god awful look..stick with how the first page images are on original post.
06-12-2012, 12:59 PM
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I'm new here, looking to purchase a GT premium within 1 year, digesting the huge amount of data folks have presented here and love the HDR. I wasn't expecting photography in this forum, and glad it's here!
As a photographer, I can see the D50 can produce some great images. Some tips for your next shoot if I may.
1. Use the camera's spot meter in aperture priority mode (use f/5.6 or f/8 ) on the darkest area of the high contrast scene and write down the shutter speed recommended
2. Use the camera's spot meter in aperture priority mode on the brightest highlight scene and write down the shutter speed recommended
3. Switch the camera to manual mode, starting with the dark shutter speed (probably the fastest), take one shot of each opening up 1 stop each shot until you reach the slowest shutter speed.
4. blend those raw into Photomatrix Pro and behold the zero noise image.
You may have 5, 7 or even 9 shots that will take some time to process, but will be worth it, especially the shot with the garbage bins.
As a photographer, I can see the D50 can produce some great images. Some tips for your next shoot if I may.
1. Use the camera's spot meter in aperture priority mode (use f/5.6 or f/8 ) on the darkest area of the high contrast scene and write down the shutter speed recommended
2. Use the camera's spot meter in aperture priority mode on the brightest highlight scene and write down the shutter speed recommended
3. Switch the camera to manual mode, starting with the dark shutter speed (probably the fastest), take one shot of each opening up 1 stop each shot until you reach the slowest shutter speed.
4. blend those raw into Photomatrix Pro and behold the zero noise image.
You may have 5, 7 or even 9 shots that will take some time to process, but will be worth it, especially the shot with the garbage bins.