HDR, anyone else play?

[Derf]

I have been stuck on this method of photography for the last week and I
am learning so much so fast. I do not think I will ever take night shots
without this method. I am amazed at the results and inspired to go out
an just shoot anything.
The other night I went to the airport and did a few maximum exposure brackets with my camera

I use AEB in the menu's and set it to take 3 shots...
1st shot at 0 exposure comp
2nd shot at -2 exposure comp
3rd shot at +2 exposure comp

With these 3 images I can put together a HDR (High Dynamic Range)
photo that will let me read the tire maker off the black tires of an aircraft
yet not have any part of the shot overexposed. It is AMAZING to just
take some shots around the house..... Here is a good example of a shot
that is not possible without the HDR (or massive grain with photoshop).
Keep the detail in the dark areas but do not overexpose the flame badly...

1 shot from the camera at proper exposure
http://fromtheflightdeck.com/temp/nycaviation/HDR/IMG_1925.jpg

3 shot HDR image
http://fromtheflightdeck.com/temp/nycaviation/HDR/IMG_1927_5_6.jpg

[Matt Molnar]

How do you put them together?

[Derf]

How do you put them together?
I use a program called Photomatrix but there is sofware in the newer
Photoshop CS2. Normally, the photos look like ass because it is a high
dynamic range which means your little histogram feels like it is now 3
times the size it was with almost no chance of having any pixels blown out
or underexposed. You have incredible detail and the ability to alter the
photo to make it really pop but in any way you like.

Here is a edited HDR shot from the other night....I left it big so you can
see all the details....
http://fromtheflightdeck.com/temp/nycaviation/HDR/IMG_1896_4_5cropped.jpg

If I was going to use the shot, I would have altered it for more contrast.

[Derf]

http://Derf.smugmug.com/photos/114398262-L.jpg
too much fun!

http://Derf.smugmug.com/photos/114401746-L.jpg


http://Derf.smugmug.com/photos/114401510-L.jpg
How would you feel if you were in this cockpit and realized
that someone stole your rudder pedals???

[flyboy 28]

I like the first two in that last set. Reminds me of these pics I took in New Hampshire. It was during the Harvest Moon, so it was extra bright.

http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/churchexpjt.jpg
http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/moonexp2jt.jpg

-James

[mirrodie]

Great shots Fred!

Check your PM box

[Derf]

thanks guys, here is the only source of light in the room
http://Derf.smugmug.com/photos/114989652-L.jpg

[sluger020889]

Yeah I just recently discovered HDR myself, its really addicting. I use Photomatix as well. I was lucky enough to get an HDR shot on jetphotos not to long ago.

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5862513

Not perfect by any means but I still kinda like it.

[Derf]

Cool, here is another one from today, I am lovin this!
http://Derf.smugmug.com/photos/115503050-L.jpg

[GrummanFan]

WOW.

that sky is freakin amazing.

[lijk604]

ok Fred, now you have another convert....my first few tries at this HDR stuff....

Can you tell it's almost Christmas?
House in Bayport (HDR)
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/CoolHouseHDR.jpg

Another house, same street in Bayport (HDR)
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/HouseinBayportHDR.jpg

One of the many Christmas trees in my house. (HDR)
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/GermanTreeHDR.jpg

One non-HDR, House in Islip
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/HouseinIslipNormal.jpg

[moose135]

Thought I'd have a little fun too, took a ride out to the Big Duck over the weekend:

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/118049016-L.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/118049100-L.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/118048927-L.jpg

[Derf]

Wow, Very nice Moose....Once again, that is exactly what I was looking to do. Wonderful as usual. Now Nick an I were going to try to go out there on Wed evening if I can finally get better. I would like to get there just before dark if possible. Hope to see you there if your not busy ;)

[Derf]

A new shot from last night
http://fromtheflightdeck.com/temp/Sayville/hdr%20bridge800.jpg

[lijk604]

Fred,

What were the exposure times for that bridge photo? Nice work!

[Derf]

I was in bulb mode and did a 30 second, 1 minute and 2 minute exposure. I could have had much less grain but chose to bring out the details of the clouds. I did not have the noise reduction on which was a big mistake as you can see.... here is another shot

http://fromtheflightdeck.com/temp/Sayville/hdrbridge3b800.jpg

[njgtr82]

Fred those shots are awesome, I need to try this sometime

[lijk604]

Time to bring this to the forefront again...here are a few from Saturday in Bayport.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/HDR_BayportCanalSouth__072107_8x10.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/HDR_BayportCanalNorth__072107_8x10.jpg

Comments welcomed

[wunaladreamin]

Poughkeepsie Mid-Hudson Bridge.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/215/506665482_65a0557434_b.jpg

[nikon50bigma]

So in a sence this emlimates backlitness?

[wunaladreamin]

Not necessarily. It brings out a whole new array of detail and color and you are able to (besides make very low lit shots work) really pull more out of a snapshot. In essence, you take an otherwise boring shot and bring a very spectacular life to it. Check out this guy's work. It's absolutely stunning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kros

[wunaladreamin]

Now my question is...How many of you are rendering HDR in PS and how many are rendering using Photomatix?

[HPNPilot1200]

Not necessarily. It brings out a whole new array of detail and color and you are able to (besides make very low lit shots work) really pull more out of a snapshot. In essence, you take an otherwise boring shot and bring a very spectacular life to it. Check out this guy's work. It's absolutely stunning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kros

It certainly is. I'm simply amazed by the shots in his gallery, that is some incredible style, skills and talent.

[nikon50bigma]

So when shooting against a backlit sky, is it better for me to play with HDR or just take a regular shot and play around with EV?
Also is HDR only best for night time shots/low light shots or does it fair pretty well during the day time?

[wunaladreamin]

His escalator shot took my breath away when I first saw it. The guy's unreal with this stuff.

[wunaladreamin]

So when shooting against a backlit sky, is it better for me to play with HDR or just take a regular shot and play around with EV?

You can put any shot you like, day or night, into HDR. It's all about what you envision for what you're shooting. The Poughkeepsie shot, I had dreamed of for months with the intent of using HDR. If you're shooting RAW, play with the EV first. To create an HDR image, you need at least 2 or 3 shots (or copies) of the same image with different exposure then merging them together. If you're using 3 shots, for example, one shot would be under exposed, one over exposed and one properly exposed. Then you merge them and play with luminosity, color and light saturation, and smoothness values to achieve the finished image to your liking.

[wunaladreamin]

There also really is no set workflow to the actual rendering of your shot as every image will be different and therefore the steps to your finished product will change from shot to shot. And every shot presents a new opportunity to learn and experiment . It's far from editing your aviation shots. The beautiful thing about HDR is that the finished product doesn't have to be perfect from a purist's photography standpoint to be truly artistic and also be appreciated as such.

[wunaladreamin]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1272/1087721595_e5fb09df88_o.jpg

[nikon50bigma]

I see now. Thanks for the info and explaining.
I try some HDR shots at PAE and BFI.

[wunaladreamin]

Anytime. Remember, HDR is not necessarily about making a picture come out oober perfect. It's about how artistic can one get. Pm me if you have anymore questions. :D

[wunaladreamin]

Bushkill Falls
http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/3307/bridesmaidfalls2hdrxb8.jpg

[lijk604]

Now my question is...How many of you are rendering HDR in PS and how many are rendering using Photomatix?

I was using Photoshop, and recently found Photomatix. I think Photomatix is a little easier to rend with.

Here are 2 recent HDR's from Bayport Aerodrome.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1257/1022726661_3623923e28.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1422/1022795081_9e1bcdd3f3.jpg?v=0

and one from East Islip.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1013/1022726563_a6470bfc3f.jpg?v=0

[wunaladreamin]

The East Islip one is stunning.

[Derf]

Anytime. Remember, HDR is not necessarily about making a picture come out oober perfect. It's about how artistic can one get. Pm me if you have anymore questions. :D

I am sorry to correct you but this statement is 180 degrees from the truth
HDR is all about getting the image Oober perfect, it allows you to capture all the data with no black and no white, all values that can be altered. It will make an image with a high dynamic range and low contrast.

Proccessing the HDR to make it artsy is the second step called tone mapping, and this will allow you to make the image fall to a low contrast black and white or so much tone mapping and color that it can look like a cartoon. The tone mapping is what most people think HDR is but it simply is not true. HDR is High Dynamic Range shot.... Think of it as a massive histogram and the image has LOTS MORE DATA.

I hope this helps

[Derf]

I use photomatix


Here are some examples

Inside an aircraft you can not expose as it is too dark.... then HDR come
into play
http://fromtheflightdeck.com/temp/HDR/727-6-12-07e.jpg

With just the camera, you can not expose dark christmas tree needles and a
light...the light would be completly overexposed...here you can see the
glass! I could have went further but did not want the overprocessed tone
mapping look
http://fromtheflightdeck.com/temp/HDR/9from_IMG_0049.jpg

The moon was way to bright here and I needed to hold the moonlight black...Processed way to far in tone mapping give it a cartoonish look, I like it still
http://fromtheflightdeck.com/temp/HDR/IMG_3749_7_8.jpg

Holding back you can see the posibilites....similar to dodge and burn on PS, the clouds look alive.... This was only HDR and tone mapping
http://fromtheflightdeck.com/temp/HDR/IMG_7384_2_3.jpg

When the light does not work for you....carry your own or post process....hdr gives you LOTS of info to process!!!!
http://fromtheflightdeck.com/temp/HDR/IMG_9451_49_50.jpg

You can also to make reflections pop, check out the nose
http://fromtheflightdeck.com/temp/HDR/IMG_9627_5_6.jpg

http://fromtheflightdeck.com/temp/HDR/IMG_9741_39_40.jpg

Well, that is just a few and they do not come close to showing what is possible. Since HDR I have been shooting into the sun with a smile and one burnt eyeball......Hope that is just me!

[GrummanFan]

A question about the shots involving people; obviously it is not possible to take multiple pictures at different exposures because the people will move around. How do you go about those ones? Play with the exposures in Photoshop, create copies then combine? Would it be better if those shots were in RAW to get the exposures right?

[Derf]

I really do not have much to say as you answered your own questions correctly....

the girl shot was 3 Jpegs, I have in the past use 1 jpeg and while grainy
after making one dark and one light, you are able to tone map, but it is not
really an HDR. If you use RAW, you can get +2 stops and -2 stops with no
problem at all. Lots of people do 1 shot raw HDR's. For late night I usually
do many shots...... like 7 or 9 shot HDR's using JPEG. With those, I take
shots that people say are not possible. I just do it to see the look on their
face when they do see it! :lol:

With an aircraft that is moving, 1 shot will usually capture all the data I
need, then I can separate and HDR. I have used all three methods (even if
splitting a JPG is not really HDR). I use all three methods, different method
for the type of shot.

You got it so far from what you said...NOW IT IS TIME TO PLAY!


Beware of over and underexposed areas....HDR you NEED all the data.
1 shot HDR from 1 JPG that there was slight over exposed and the plane was
very dark! Looks good the the sky is good for nothing!!!

eWWWWWW
http://fromtheflightdeck.com/temp/HDR/3from_1.jpg

[GrummanFan]

You got it so far from what you said...NOW IT IS TIME TO PLAY!


I've finally started playing. I can't believe it took me so long...

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/205622458-M.jpg

[hiss srq]

So a touch off topic but who is the girl on the rock? :borat:

[Derf]

no idea....she saw me taking pictures and started asking questions. She has seen my website online and knew of me. She was thrilled when I asked if I could take her picture. I sent her a copy.

I think she wanted me to do another shoot of her but have not had the time so I did not offer.

[Derf]

You got it so far from what you said...NOW IT IS TIME TO PLAY!


I've finally started playing. I can't believe it took me so long...

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/205622458-M.jpg
I like the shot but it seems a bit dark. I notice that many of the night shots you have been doing are a bit dark. If it is your style, thats cool...but if you are just doing the same thing I did, this may help.

1. When you are taking a picture at night and it has any lights showing, you will need to overexpose the shot, the camera can not meter at night while looking into a light and will almost always underexpose (execptions only due to massive lighting where it' is not really a night shot)

2. Never use your LCD at night to "TELL YOU" if you got the shot, your eyes are completly f'in usless as you are looking into a bright picture with fully dialated eyes. I screwed up so many pictures early in night shots becuause it looked good. I still from time to time really muff it up!

If that shot were lighter, I could see that sky about 2 stops brighter...
Ahhhh....wait, Let me photoshop yours really quick so you can see it pop.....
http://fromtheflightdeck.com/temp/NYCA/205622458-Mb.jpg
Ahhhhh, Some may like, some may hate, but it is all personal preference.

I love the train shots and would be CRAZY in HDR's, The PAA DC-8 shot at the Cradle...soo jealous! Looking forward to seeing what you take next! BTW, what building was that?

[nikon50bigma]

Heres a shot from my trip to SFO , taken from the Bayfront Park area.
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z211/nikon50bigma/mmm.jpg
HDR

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z211/nikon50bigma/Summer082290.jpg
Original

[Derf]

Wow, I love the detail in the white lights..... WELL DONE! The HDR and non hdr look the same, under detail, the HDR has lots more info... Where the hell is that?

[lijk604]

Looks like SFO along the Bay looking towards SFO Intl

[nikon50bigma]

Looks like SFO along the Bay looking towards SFO Intl

Yep, right next to bike path near the Marriot.

[GrummanFan]

I like the shot but it seems a bit dark. I notice that many of the night shots you have been doing are a bit dark. If it is your style, thats cool...but if you are just doing the same thing I did, this may help.

Generally, I like my night shots to be more on the dark side. But there are many that I think are very underexposed, leaving interesting details hidden. Thanks for the advice, I still have plenty of experimentation to conduct in the future!


I love the train shots and would be CRAZY in HDR's, The PAA DC-8 shot at the Cradle...soo jealous! Looking forward to seeing what you take next! BTW, what building was that?

Don't worry, HDRs of the trains are coming. The last few trips have been merely scouting missions, but now that I know what shots I want (and which trains don't contain hobos), I can zero in and eliminate my targets. The DC-8 was in the main museum gallery, right behind the F-9 Couger.

[lijk604]

Taken at John Boyd Thatcher State Park last weekend (10/14/07)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/HDR_JohnBoydThacherParkOverlook3_10.jpg

Probably one of the best daytime HDR's I've taken so far.

[lijk604]

Taken at the Ashokan Reservoir outside Kingston, NY

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/HDR_AshokanReservoirBridge_101307.jpg

[Derf]

Yea, I just saw the gallery on your site.... You oversaturated everything and it is OUTSTANDING. I love the feel of the shots! :borat: Great Stuff!

[nikon50bigma]

Here is a shot of the Verrazano Bridge, taken from the fishing pier at South Beach.
It didn't realy come out the way I wanted it to.
I focused on the bridge with autofocus but it doesn't seem to be in focus.
Does long exposures effect sharpness/focus?
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z211/nikon50bigma/Bridgepics019_18_20_21_25_26_tonema.jpg

[adam613]

Holy. ****. I love the tree shots.

My camera has an auto-bracketing mode. I'm going to take it to Central Park tomorrow morning if I can drag myself out of bed early enough...

[nikon50bigma]

Here is another one.
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z211/nikon50bigma/shots054_3_2_tonemapped.jpg

[lijk604]

Bigma, that 2nd bridge shot is top notch!
Did you not have the first on a tripod, or was it very windy? Either one could have affected the alignment of the photos.

[nikon50bigma]

It was windy but it was on a cheap-o tripod.
So maybe the wind was the problem.

[lijk604]

Mill Pond - Bayport, NY

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/HDR_MillPond_102807.jpg

[wunaladreamin]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1033/1243104641_f381e1069e.jpg

[lijk604]

okay, guess the make/model
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/HDRcockpit.jpg

[moose135]

From the three throttles, gotta be a Falcon, I'll guess it's a Falcon 900 of some flavor.

[adam613]

I took these pics, used the "Merge to HDR..." feature in PS, and I was like, why is this so special? Then I converted to 8-bit color, and I was like, this is fun!

The building to the right of the tree was horrifically overexposed in my original...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2095/1836277318_813e61294f_o.jpg

This one was all over the place...there are 8 originals, and I think I bumped my tripod at some point because some of the trees are misaligned.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2051/1836276306_35d7e1a252_o.jpg

[lijk604]

From the three throttles, gotta be a Falcon, I'll guess it's a Falcon 900 of some flavor.

Oh so close Moose, thanks for playing! 8)

[Derf]

Falcon 50

[lijk604]

DING :!: DING :!: DING :!: We have a winner.

[adam613]

Man, this is fun...

The lower Manhattan skyline, viewed from the Promenade in Brooklyn Heights:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2340/1850407035_a12dcc4150_o.jpg

(there are 9 more coming, but it's late and I'm too tired to edit)

Anyone know how to do noise reduction on RAW pictures? The JPEGs are nice and crisp, but the RAW images are the noisiest pictures I've ever taken, far beyond the help of Photoshop's noise reduction filter... (Yes, I know that's what I get for not buying a DSLR...)

[adam613]

Ok, none came out as good as that first one I edited, but a few more were worth showing:

A night version of that red tree I got the other day:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2073/1860250446_7e0fca397b_o.jpg

Heights Cafe on Montague St in Brooklyn Heights:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2100/1859417607_2508522b1d_o.jpg

The Brooklyn "skyline":
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/1859421669_d2ff9380df_o.jpg

[lijk604]

Here is why I love HDR (thanks Fred for getting me hooked!)
This is a 6-shot exposure, the only light source, other than the internal light, is the Christmas Tree this is under.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/HDR_MovieTheaterOrnament_120407.jpg

[lijk604]

In keeping with the Holiday theme...the tree in my computer room.
This is a 7ft. non-real tree. HDR 4 images @ 12mm, background intentionally blurred in PP.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/HDR_OfficeTree2-120407.jpg

[adam613]

Continuing on the Christmas tree theme, this is my girlfriend's roommates' tree...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2119/2109327081_0815257e3f_o.jpg

HDR is so much easier with a good camera...

[moose135]

Continuing on the Christmas tree theme, this is my girlfriend's roommates' tree...

Your girlfriend's roommate is Charlie Brown :?: :?: :?:

[adam613]

Um, I don't get it?

[moose135]

Um, I don't get it?

Kids these days...

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/232103505-L.jpg

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059026/

[adam613]

Um, I don't get it?

Kids these days...


Well, that, and I'm Jewish... :)

[adam613]

Inspired by Eric, an HDR panorama:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/2404204655_2a8de2f36e_b.jpg

45 shots...9 panels, each of which is a 5-shot HDR.

It got cloudy while I was taking the shot...you can tell which panel I did before the clouds rolled in :) I'll try it again when the weather gets better and I'm not so busy...

[wunaladreamin]

Great stuff Adam. Do you use autostitch for the panoramic merge?

[adam613]

Yeah, I used Photoshop's Photomerge. It took about 20 minutes :)

[lijk604]

Adam, that is some nice work there! Where was that shot taken from?

[adam613]

Adam, that is some nice work there! Where was that shot taken from?

Thanks!

I took it from one of the piers near the Exchange Place PATH station...it's a good spot for a pano of lower Manhattan, but I'm looking for a spot further up the river.

[moose135]

...it's a good spot for a pano of lower Manhattan, but I'm looking for a spot further up the river.
I've heard about shooting from Hoboken for a while, and today I stopped on the way home from PA to check it out.

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/279716580_n7tsq-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/279716763_96eDu-L.jpg

I was shooting from Frank Sinatra Drive (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Frank%20Sinatra%20Dr%2C%20Hoboken%2C%20NJ). It's right on the river, parking wasn't bad, and it's a great view. It's directly across from the mid-teens in Manhattan. They have a fishing pier out into the river that gives you a view from the George Washington Bridge all the way down to the VZ Bridge.

[adam613]

Thanks Moose, that's about the spot I was looking for...and it's not too far from the PATH station...after Passover, I'll try to get out there and work some HDR magic... :)

What's the focal length on the first shot?

[cancidas]

They have a fishing pier out into the river that gives you a view from the George Washington Bridge all the way down to the VZ Bridge.

did you get a shot of that? i'd love to see it...

[moose135]

What's the focal length on the first shot?
55mm, not heavily cropped.



They have a fishing pier out into the river that gives you a view from the George Washington Bridge all the way down to the VZ Bridge.
did you get a shot of that? i'd love to see it...

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/279760870_9Bn65-3X.jpg

[Derf]

Nice Guys.....a new one
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/280410353_AHwiU-L.jpg

[moose135]

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/280196647_hasKS-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/280196230_djjEf-L.jpg

[adam613]

Who knew I could get a scene like this less than a mile from my apartment??

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2491380062_58eb070937_o.jpg

[Derf]

Some new ones.....processed hard but I still like it on some shots
the AAM shots were a night were there was nothing going on... Lame Night on the ramp..... "BORING", but nobody told me so I had fun anyway!!!!
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/325471875_Cikv6-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/325470762_xw4oB-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/325468316_iipEK-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/325467633_v4BCy-L.jpg

Tomcat werd blue sky gives a cartoon feel but without the feel....OK, I will lay off the sauce
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/319067042_zJyTe-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/319066957_tB5Xg-L.jpg

[lijk604]

Shot in Glenmont, NY
http://jjcjklos.smugmug.com/photos/327244504_7Mibq-L.jpg

[lijk604]

A few new ones:

Peconic Herb Farm - Manorville, NY
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2685945303_0696232ee6.jpg

Peebles Island Bridge - Waterford, NY
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2686759582_7997894338_b.jpg

Saugerties Lighthouse - Saugerties, NY
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/2685943761_1c2402f690.jpg

Nassau Fire Service Academy - Bethpage, NY
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/2685942851_9262d55f00_b.jpg

[GrummanFan]

Bridge picture = awesome!!! Those clouds are really spectacular.

[flyboy 28]

Here's my first attempt at HDR... nothing spectacular. Still learning, etc. :)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/rimshot74/firsthdrjt.jpg

-James

[wunaladreamin]

Just a couple...

http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/238913438_LWxdg-L.jpg

A candid from The Met...
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/238931563_Xm5Fr-L.jpg

Emirates 773...
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/238958738_JNb9a-L.jpg

[Joe C]

Dawn Princess, Cabo San Lucas

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r27/fdx924/969a5439.jpg

[lijk604]

Here are three from my trip to Cincinnati:

The I-471 Bridge over the Ohio River
http://jjklos.smugmug.com/photos/360942573_6LzqM-L.jpg

The L&N Pedestrian Bridge over the Ohio River (with the I-471 in the background)
http://jjklos.smugmug.com/photos/360942595_vVMNq-L.jpg

The Covington Cathedral - Covington, Kentucky (and this was handheld)
http://jjklos.smugmug.com/photos/360942589_8zjaP-L.jpg

[moose135]

Great shots, John! The shot of the cathedral is outstanding!

[adam613]

Excellent work...the HDR is done really nicely here...

[Johnathaneric]

Heres my first time doing a HDR photo with Photomatix Pro 3 program.....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/2913107289_73d576228f_b.jpg

Enjoy.....

Eric

[Derf]

Very nice, but you need extreme LIGHT and Dark...Point the camera into the sun and let at it....the show us some of those....If you can take a picture and not under or over expose...there is not much use in the HDR. You did this right, but you will learn much more if you go extreme!!!!

Lights at night are difficult....here was my attempt at some newer ones
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/397438081_zKzvr-L-1.jpg

This is an HDR when not needed
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/378750526_QZCxr-L-1.jpg
(I am also king of those usless shots!)

Then a non HDR...
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/397430682_RbQKP-L-1.jpg

Too HDR or not to HDR.....

[GrummanFan]

Ditto on the "going to the extreme" mantra. If there is a good mix of dark shadows and bright lights, then its probably begging for an HDR. Sunrise and sunset have been the best times for my shots, since you get the most interesting lighting.

A few of my recent attempts...

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/400314239_4J5VQ-L.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/400314310_qg3ws-L.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/400314402_xyJk4-L.jpg

[Johnathaneric]

Very nice, but you need extreme LIGHT and Dark...Point the camera into the sun and let at it....the show us some of those....If you can take a picture and not under or over expose...there is not much use in the HDR. You did this right, but you will learn much more if you go extreme!!!!



Hey Derf, I did it the right way where I took 6 different exposures from very under exposed to
over exposed.......This day was a very overcast......This is why you really don't see that
much shadow, but you do see alot of detail that I did not get on the regular picture......

And I did go to the extreme my friend.....

Eric

[lijk604]

A very subtle HDR here...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/3018155376_c20b36a8dd.jpg

[Derf]

Very nice, but you need extreme LIGHT and Dark...Point the camera into the sun
and let at it....the show us some of those....If you can take a picture and not under or over expose...there is not much use
in the HDR. You did this right, but you will learn much more if you go extreme!!!!



Hey Derf, I did it the right way where I took 6 different exposures from very under exposed to
over exposed.......This day was a very overcast......This is why you really don't see that
much shadow, but you do see allot of detail that I did not get on the regular picture......

And I did go to the extreme my friend.....

Eric

I did not mean to offend, I am not talking about how you did the different exposures and putting it thru the filters and
what..... I was talking about the conditions in which the picture was taken itself.

I am in no way knocking how you processed it, only wanted to say that this type of picture does not fit the need for HDR
as far as I see. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS and I have done many that should not really use HDR as far as the dynamic
range is concerned. I am not trying to beat your shot up, but I will try to explain better were I was going with it.

In overcast conditions there is rarely a need for HDR unless you are trying to make clouds pop but that is only if they have
definition and also if you are looking for a reflection. In the below picture I show both for an example
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/293432488_sRHzx-L-2.jpg

But the real reason for an HDR is this
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/406407168_aeGLy-L-1.jpg
Where there would be over or under exposure or both. HDR gathers all the info that can be had so you can make a shot
with little to no data out of range of the sensor.

If you look at the histogram of properly exposed shot you took of the boat, it will be within range and completely
photoshopable.... HDR will help with lowering noise and help with editing if extreme processing is wanted by the editor.

LIKE EVERY RULE IN PHOTOGRAPY..... EVERY RULE MUST BE BROKEN ....ie, to not take pictures into the sun if you want
foreground info, HDR lets us break that rule much more often then otherwise would be done...but it still can be done without
an HDR as shown below with this non HDR (But there is massive overexposure AND underexposure)
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/42106415_wgC45-L-3.jpg
If this was HDR, You should see less overexposure and more definition of the sun as well as greener trees (instead of black).

There have been times that I used HDR IMPROPERLY for a look of bringing out the dark areas or just because of the low
contrast look. Like I said, EVERY RULE in photography MUST BE BROKEN to get better. BREAK MY RULES AS WELL!!!! but
understand what I am saying as I process more HDR's then the next 50 guys. PROVE ME WRONG as I have those who
taught me, and that is what will make other people look.

Here are just a few that I SHOULD NOT have used HDR but did.
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/280409349_oAPDx-L-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/280405857_88goN-L-1.jpg



This would have been a black statue and a white background due to the back-lighting, HDR made this the only way It would
not be a silhouette or the sky would have been white if the statue looked any kind of green
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/153294192_NVM4H-L-3.jpg



In closing, I just wanted to see pictures like this
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/161335035_DhSwU-M-2.jpg
turn into this
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/168906719_srEtD-L-2.jpg

I hope I am wrong as I would learn more about something I think I have a pretty good grasp on. Thousands of HDR's later
and I have not stopped learning. Never take anything that anyone says as law, just learn from it. Play with extreme and
use what you have learned to show us more....


the only reason I replied back to your post and not others was you said it was your FIRST hdr.... I have no problem as my
firsts were not as good as that, but I have learned since the first and I just wanted you to turn into the sun with the
camera and have more fun that you have been having. Kenny on this forum has had way less experience on his HDR's than
me, and I think his shots are over process and over saturated....YET I and EVERYONE ELSE LOVES THEM. John has been using it allot and Love his work as well. You do what you want your way, but play....ITS ALL GOOD and I was just trying to give you come criticism.... I wish I would have worded it better, I am good at photography (debatable) but not the
English language (not debatable).

I look forward to you showing us more....please post many more for us :)

[Derf]

a new one from last night
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/414940567_xWA9k-L.jpg

[Derf]

And one more from the other Day...HDR and photoshopped
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/414935962_w3jSX-L.jpg

[eric8669]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/Griffith_1a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/Griffith_2a.jpg

[lijk604]

Nicely done Eric!

[Derf]

Wow, Nice indeed!

[njgtr82]

Ok I finally have given this a shot. Fred thanks for the info, how did I do?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/3065398923_e9173971bd_o.jpg

Bill

[lijk604]

Bill, I'd say you're off to a great start.

[Derf]

Ok I finally have given this a shot. Fred thanks for the info, how did I do?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/3065398923_e9173971bd_o.jpg

Bill


Yep, You got it! Very nice... As for nitpicking, I would have went a little brighter, but that
is my taste and some like it darker. I love the little * on the lights, was that f9 or abouts?

I usually hate the way the headlights look in HDR's but your distant ones are sweet, where
where you that you had this view?

[njgtr82]

Hi Fred, I shot them either at F8 or F9, I'll have to check the exif data later. I took them from Newark Tower. We were prety slow on Thanksgiving night.

[njgtr82]

Ok guys, here's a few more I took last night. Comments? Thoughts? What do you guys do in photoshop after you merge them?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/3073479728_cfb1d5b6c5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/3072643299_a0c8cb61bf_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/3073413714_c2aca62dcf_o.jpg

Thanks,
Bill

[Derf]

It looks like the first shot has the Light Smoothing slider all the way to the left or close to it.... This usually gives Halo's and a
soft appearance, push the slider all the way to the right and it will do little to no editing, I usually use it one or two clicks
from the right unless I want to go apesh!t. Your last two images look alot sharper, but it really depends on what you are
trying to do. I usually find that when I am processing with a really bad lighting, Less color saturation will help.


Original / Less satuation
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/427970285_DAg7T-S.jpghttp://derf.smugmug.com/photos/427970299_2gu6N-S.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/427970292_rrJyn-O-2.jpg
Above image I raised the Dark end of Levels about 5% to make the black, blacker (IE, more contrast Less HDR)
The image does not look as much like what most peolple think an HDR is but there is tons of detail left in the white aircraft
itself. I think that all three shots are a good expample of HDR and that view is wild. As you can see my change was
MINOR at best but that is just how I would process. I love the over saturation but not with that lighing at the airport. I
wish they had good lights! With almost everything else, I like to oversaturate a bit.

I look foward to seeing how WILD and tame you can get new images. The best thing to remember is go way out of bounds
in different ways.... Your at a much better start than I was this early. :borat: Excellent!

It is a lot of fun to watch others attempts, Everytime John posts, I want to run out to his spot!....Don't get me wrong,
yours isn't bad either.... Nudge Nudge :lol:

You throw a good zoom and let a few HDR cook on some aircraft sitting at the gate with all the lights on and we are going
to have some words my friend.... :wink: Especially if you bring that down to f16 or so!!!! NURSE..... My MEDS!!!!

[lijk604]

Okay guys, need your opinions...did I overdo it?
http://jjklos.smugmug.com/photos/427773345_ptz7x-XL.jpg

[Derf]

Yes you did, but I like it anyway...the pastel skys really are over the top yet the best part! YOUR BAD :borat:

[threeholerglory]

My first attempts at HDR shooting...I doubt I actually NEEDED to go with an HDR, but it sure looks better than anything else I came up with in a single exposure....any input is welcome and encouraged!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/3099317458_66742ed915_o.jpg

[Derf]

Look at those reflections pop... I like the slight oversaturation, very nice! :borat:
(I never would have framed that image like that, but I like it alot!)

[nikon50bigma]

Realy nice with the golden sunlight!

[eric8669]

http://gallery.me.com/edunetz/100061

A few HDR images from when I was in Singapore.

[brontis5]

Eric,

Those Singapore shots are great. What is that dome building in the last shot? It reminds me of the city in Logan's Run. Thanks for sharing.

Later,

Brian

[eric8669]

Thanks.

That is the The Esplanade Performing Arts Theater.

[Derf]

WOW, Great Stuff!!! Eric, Those are tops! Congrats on such wonderful captures!!! Bravo!


Here are a few newer HDR's
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/438396924_oN3GL-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/437353477_SmKg6-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/429032245_CFZ22-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/438396722_i8aqA-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/437298407_a3VLP-L.jpg

[njgtr82]

Fred I love that train picture!

[Derf]

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/437298407_a3VLP-L.jpg

Thanks, that on 106-107 just south of LIE past IKEA....Lots of history about little train....and I have no clue about it! :lol:
Kennedy Memorial Park - Hicksville

[lijk604]

my latest....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/3144601835_249c0ce69d_o.jpg

[GrummanFan]

A few from out east...

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/445530836_crqHG-XL.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/445530784_QxyEf-XL.jpg

I can't decide which one I like better...thoughts?

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/445531979_nPuC3-XL.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/445532033_9QWRX-XL.jpg

[threeholerglory]

its been a while since anyone's posted here, so I'll put one up for the slaughtering...lemme have it!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/3205559338_58cca8e6b2_o.jpg

[Derf]

Perfect use of an HDR. And done Perfectly.... You need to give me tips!!!! :borat:
(seriously!)

[threeholerglory]

thanks Fred! that was a 3 exposure quick and dirty HDR at -1,0,1 EV shot at F10 I believe. I appreciate the compliment! It seems like there's a good probability of color fringing in the highlights and sharpening has to be done with extra care as jaggies show up after just one light pass. Any thoughts on sharpening HDRs?

[lijk604]

From yesterday
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3207979342_65a619c17e_o.jpg

[Matt Molnar]

Nice! What church is that?

[Derf]

HDRs seem to work well for Glass Cockpits

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/457729373_WrwJx-XL.jpg
Link to the FULL sized image... Look at the any gauge but please remember this was taken with the kit lens...
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/457729373_WrwJx-O.jpg

John, I took the shot of the cradle like yours but a few months prior to your shot....GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE.....and sometimes others just get lucky (me!)
night like yours
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/422102689_vNUZX-L.jpg

and a daytime
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/416611456_7LJRj-L-1.jpg

[lijk604]

Nice! What church is that?

St. Patrick's in Bay Shore on Long Island.

[flyboy 28]

its been a while since anyone's posted here, so I'll put one up for the slaughtering...lemme have it!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/3205559338_58cca8e6b2_o.jpg

I dig that shot, Mike. Is that before you knicked the Cirrus? :wink:

[jerslice]

Very nice hangar shot.

[lijk604]

2 new ones
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3236839676_80e74fdbe7_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/3235995765_1f4df4b545_o.jpg

Thoughts?

[moose135]

The first one doesn't look level, but the HDR work on both is first rate.

[threeholerglory]

I agree with Moose regarding the horizon on the first, but they're both amazing HDRs IMO

[eric8669]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/NYC_HDR_021509_6_pana.jpg

[Matt Molnar]

Gorgeous shot, Eric.

[eric8669]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/NYC_HDR_021509_3a.jpg

[Matt Molnar]

Are those from Top of the Rock?

[eric8669]

Yup, Top of the rock with improvised tripod.

[eric8669]

and one more.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/NYC_HDR_021509_4a-1.jpg

[Derf]

That first shot is eye candy extreeeeme! Setting sun, Gradient in the sky that it shows, the pinks on the right and perfect exposure. It looks like it is not level tho but nothing a little post processing can not handle. Great Capture.

The second shot lacks the punch of the first shot, the mid levels look a little bland, this shot may be much better as a non hdr (Please do not tell anyone I said that!)

Your certainly blessed with a great eye

[Derf]

OVER the top HDRs - These are amazing an proof that it can work!
I hope you have some time....P.S. LOOK AT THE DATES!!! Holy crap that camera gets around!

http://www.stuckincustoms.com/

[njgtr82]

OVER the top HDRs - These are amazing an proof that it can work!
I hope you have some time....P.S. LOOK AT THE DATES!!! Holy crap that camera gets around!

http://www.stuckincustoms.com/

Wow theres some amazing shots there! Some are hard to believe they're real.

[threeholerglory]

Fred-

Are all those shots he posted HDR or are they even all supposed to be? It seems like a lot of them may just be single exposure tone-mappers (especially the ones with people since they would create ghosting in the image). In any event, great find! I'd love to get a copy of that program he uses, seems pretty dang powerful.

[Derf]

It look like he is doing a 1 shot RAW and then converting it. He uses Photomatix like I do and he goes into how he processes it. With photomatix and practice, it is easy to get his results but hard to get his consistency.

It helps that the link below shows his entire workflow so you can do the same thing....Woops, was I not suppose
to say that? :borat:
http://www.stuckincustoms.com/hdr-tutorial/

[lijk604]

Two new ones

One processed just enough to make it still look like a photo:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3375858575_85d8223794_o.jpg

One over the top processed, but I think it works in this case...and the "ghosted" people make the picture dynamic, not static.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3376674780_cc1754a85f_o.jpg

[njgtr82]

John, I was just looking at these on facebook, nicely done!

[threeholerglory]

fresh off the press....finally got to shoot a Piaggio all lit up. Critiques are more than welcome!

threw in a shot of a little area of our new lobby at CDW as well

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3380214049_839cb96c45_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3381086628_ec5ac6124c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3376922709_a3031cefb4_o.jpg

[lijk604]

I like the second Pilatus shot better...first one is too saturated, and there is a lot of CA on all the white edges (paper on yoke, in the dash holder, etc). The first one also looks a tab blurry on the pilot's CB panel. The second one is a lot sharper and the colors look much better.

[lijk604]

A few more from NYC:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3381012144_03e311465b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3381012154_8ea6cdbb71_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3381012162_c6c256b186_o.jpg

Thoughts?

[threeholerglory]

I like the second Pilatus shot better

blasphemer!!!! just kidding, though it is a Piaggio.

[lijk604]

I like the second Pilatus shot better

blasphemer!!!! just kidding, though it is a Piaggio.

DOH! That's what you get for writing a comment while listening to the news!
(They were updating the world with their "experts" on the PC12 crash in MT at the time)

[lijk604]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3388449000_94abd0901e_o.jpg

[lijk604]

A new one from today:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/3393875726_13b94a78a6_o.jpg

[threeholerglory]

i absolutely LOVE that boat shot!!!

[cancidas]

just saw these two on a.net:

1505492
1505493

[Derf]

That boat shot is THE SHOT!!!! WOW!

[njgtr82]

How are these? am I doing any better?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3417578874_525d628926_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3416771675_7bb2da174b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3416771793_10e5996301_o.jpg

Thanks in advance,
Bill

[Derf]

I like the first and third....second seems to be overly processed. You may have been trying to achive that look and I just do not go that far with mine. Everyone has a different take on how far to take it. I DO LOVE THAT YOU HAVE THE HALO's UNDER CONTROL. Your stuff is looking good there!!! :borat:

[njgtr82]

I like the first and third....second seems to be overly processed. You may have been trying to achive that look and I just do not go that far with mine. Everyone has a different take on how far to take it. I DO LOVE THAT YOU HAVE THE HALO's UNDER CONTROL. Your stuff is looking good there!!! :borat:

Thanks Fred

[lijk604]

A few from PA:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3422733814_1aec9d47f6.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3421924567_894062bb03.jpg

[G-BOAD]

Ditto on the "going to the extreme" mantra. If there is a good mix of dark shadows and bright lights, then its probably begging for an HDR. Sunrise and sunset have been the best times for my shots, since you get the most interesting lighting.

A few of my recent attempts...

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/400314239_4J5VQ-L.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/400314310_qg3ws-L.jpg
...


Great Shots! I'm wondering, were they taken in Troy, NY from RPI. I was just visiting that school and the view looked very familiar.

[GrummanFan]

Great Shots! I'm wondering, were they taken in Troy, NY from RPI. I was just visiting that school and the view looked very familiar.

Why yes, they were! I'm a junior there, studying aerospace/mechanical engineering. The new EMPAC building is quite photogenic.

[G-BOAD]

Great Shots! I'm wondering, were they taken in Troy, NY from RPI. I was just visiting that school and the view looked very familiar.

Why yes, they were! I'm a junior there, studying aerospace/mechanical engineering. The new EMPAC building is quite photogenic.

Very cool!
That is one of the school I got accepted to and might be attending next year. Best of luck on your studies.

[lijk604]

Having fun with a few more:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3433374542_6853b5e5a4_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3432754785_6681f563ec_o.jpg

[Johnathaneric]

Here is a couple of my HDRs my friends....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3424806263_6d6ee335f9_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3491065503_4d4bcdb1ca_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/3477672547_6ca1ae2e76_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3395821514_0b862b3dd4_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3476/3374699870_0c734b7642_b.jpg

[njgtr82]

Here is a couple of my HDRs my friends....

Great stuff! I love the Statue and fireman shots

[Johnathaneric]

Here is a couple of my HDRs my friends....

Great stuff! I love the Statue and fireman shots

Thank you my friend... Still learning the HDR tricks....

[threeholerglory]

thats hot....but what, no air force one in the statue shot? i'm disappointed =P. GREAT work! I especially love the the P-47 shot, the dynamics in the clouds are unreal!

[cancidas]

I especially love the the P-47 shot, the dynamics in the clouds are unreal!
i second that! amazing shot... the kind you'd expect to see on a movie poster or album cover. i'd definately frame that one for yourself.

[Matt Molnar]

Here is a couple of my HDRs my friends....
:shock: Great shots. :borat:

[wunaladreamin]

Been playing around with old frames and new editing tricks.

I give you Rockerfeller Center at Christmas.
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/531498742_gmbUR-L.jpg

Not your standard frame by any means, but I kinda like it! C&C welcome.

[lijk604]

Whoa! Now I know what being on drugs does to your brain.

Great frame Kenny.

[lijk604]

One for the purists:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3516673247_2d65735c94_o.jpg

and one for the creationists:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3516492257_25422d06b4_o.jpg

[Johnathaneric]

Heya John, those HDRs are awesome.... Love the Briefing Time shot...

Ok, heres a couple that I've just worked on this past week.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3518237173_97d3383a6a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3519873549_8b82d75126_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3549/3516879757_6af26bbc8b_b.jpg

[The New Yorker]

Wow, I must have changed my desktop photo 4 times reading this thread. Great photo's, all. I'll Introduce myself in the right place. But these photo's in this thread are to good to pass up. I'm kinda floored here.

[lijk604]

Catching up on some older photos...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3536981724_ce0fafdb7f_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/3536981728_81fd17d750_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2190/3536981730_bc789787dc_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3536981734_45d159c7c3_o.jpg

[threeholerglory]

Though this is not my conversion, the original shot is my work. Technically, this is not even an HDR, she calls it "OPT". PLEASE: do yourself a favor and check out "wenspics" (her username) on Flickr. She does some absolutely stunning work. Anyhow, just thought I'd share!

The original:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3532809918_191b37d487.jpg?v=0

Aaaaand the OPT style!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3538284487_21fe9fed69.jpg


Personally, I find it absolutely stunning what she is able to do. Mind you, that was from my single jpeg.


-Mike

[moose135]

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/554304678_QAfUP-L-1.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/554307202_RFuCN-L-1.jpg

[threeholerglory]

very nice clean shots moose!

[Derf]

I like them as well Moose, I have been on the endless pursuit to try and tone down my Halo's. Here are way to many of my HDR's from the airshow.

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/546715562_YJHCT-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/548634943_iqdeg-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/548632223_iv9yj-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/546726815_R9ks5-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/546730113_QWQbR-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/548629396_TH9WA-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/546727845_doVU9-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/548631116_kVPPM-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/546729586_yeokt-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/548643954_nE3nn-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/548632991_2DkkU-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/548679268_ugWJG-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/548631576_BEdmG-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/548645765_JeeQN-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/548646937_wTM6j-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/548655181_43JvF-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/548676129_8hX26-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/548694854_DkFFH-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/548691207_HtRou-L.jpg

There are so many to show different lighting conditions of shooting, all were done
manually to my taste. Remember, there is no right an wrong in an HDR, it is only
how well you can get the feel you are looking for. I try to stay away from cartoony
look yet love the look....Go Figure!

[lijk604]

A few from this weekend:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3669345705_56b97d0461_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3670152760_1fa30aafe7_o.jpg

[Speedbagel_001]

VERY cool thread. I'm new on the site, and have been very inspired by the photos and images posted here. Though I'm a well-seasoned Photoshop user (almost 20 yrs with it), I had never looked into trying HDR before. So I've done some research on it - both here, and elsewhere.

-------
Disclaimer: I've always been a point and shoot kind of photographer (I'm a pro graphic artist, not photographer), but I'm starting to make my way around the "manual" settings much more. So please excuse my lack of technical knowledge on the camera end of the project. Exposure, Aperture, ISO, F-stop, Bus stops... Agggghhh!
-------

So far, my initial tests have - not surprisingly - been underwhelming, to say the least. When I tried to do a quick experiment, I shot 3 exposures and used the Merge to HDR function in photoshop. The resulting image looked not a lot different than the "standard" exposure shot. What the heck is wrong?

Then I decided to use my photoshop layering knowledge to "fake" an HDR - using Adjustments and layer masking. Here, I got decent results. But I was hoping to use the HDR stuff directly.

The other thing I've tried is the Tone Mapping filter (Photomatix) as I think the surreal image "look" is VERY intriguing! This, too, was very disappointing! I had a GREAT looking preview shot and accepted the settings. When it finished processing, the final image looked horrible!!! Not only was it a lousy conversion, it bared no resemblance to the image in the Preview window! Uggghhh!!

Can anyone please give me some basic pointers to get me on the right track? Thanks in advance...

[lijk604]

Captree Sunset

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/3733191573_c98db2c427.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11036701@N06/3733191573/)

Click image for larger view

[threeholerglory]

from my recent trip to Phoenix, AZ....(man was it hot...)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/3722084131_02758cfdb7.jpg?v=0

[cancidas]

from my recent trip to Phoenix, AZ....(man was it hot...)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/3722084131_02758cfdb7.jpg?v=0
very nice! red rocks in sedona i assume? those are the views i miss from when i lived in Prescott/Papago.

[threeholerglory]

thanks! that was actually shot from about half way up Superstition Mountain at sunset....the color as the sun was setting was absolutely amazing!

[Derf]

stunning! :borat:

[threeholerglory]

thanks Fred! I just wish i had more time to steady the camera, the large (very large) version shows quite a bit of ghosting and also turns up some color fringing with some artifacts....maybe in another edit I'll be able to save it!

[GrummanFan]

A few from this evening...

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/609251197_2Z3LM-L.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/609251328_4BFSa-L.jpg

[Derf]

Nice, Like the stacks... here is a HDR from 2 nights ago
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/607823116_Et52Y-L.jpg

and a nice beach shot from 2 days ago
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/607824584_E7EBS-L.jpg

[Derf]

Just an example of how well tone mapping can work

before tone mapping
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/607823519_eWdq4-L.jpg

and after tone mapping
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/608225887_jTe3G-M.jpg

As you can see..... tone mapping really brings out a lot of hidden details! :borat:

[lijk604]

Great work Fred...you must have used the newest version of Photomatix. I heard it was very powerful, but wow! :wink:

[AnBok]

Cool photos folks.. I wanna play too

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/3712614526_3c0a4efcf5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3566387401_45979f624c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3467002437_727e2ddc58_b.jpg

[wunaladreamin]

Holy ****!!! #1 is absolutely stunning!

[Informant]

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/8904/watchhdr.png (http://img194.imageshack.us/i/watchhdr.png/)

[moose135]

Using a single RAW file in Photomatix:

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/621911886_QRbdY-L-1.jpg

[AnBok]

A little more shameless self-promotion.

Woke up to this scene the other day... 2 minutes later the fog bank completely took over the skyline


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/3876597570_01e316df05_b.jpg

[Derf]

:shock: Holy Crap!!!!! That is friggin AWESOME!

[lijk604]

A little more shameless self-promotion.

Woke up to this scene the other day... 2 minutes later the fog bank completely took over the skyline


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/3876597570_01e316df05_b.jpg

Almost looks post-apocalyptic! Very nice. :borat:

[lijk604]

Two of my latest:

St. Patrick's Cathedral - NYC
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/3868620275_071e1ebb80.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11036701@N06/3868620275)

Rockefeller Center - NYC
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3868620065_24682a8ebf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11036701@N06/3868620065)

Click either for larger options.

John

[eric8669]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/IMG_9576a.jpg

[eric8669]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/Edits_jfk_0925094-1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/Edits_jfk_0925092-1.jpg

[Derf]

Here is one I liked from kids day
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/663222696_YC39c-L-1.jpg

[wunaladreamin]

Went a little bonkers with my new 10-20mm last week in Manhattan

http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/681077727_pcea4-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/681646963_SToeh-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/681647075_Ba5Zx-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/681647207_bi6Fe-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/681647354_Z5kA7-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/681647521_759v5-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/681647742_rNk7t-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/681647906_HHPK4-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/681648137_QPExV-L.jpg

10mm FTW!!!

[diegodangers]

http://www.the-individualists.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=39&g2_serialNumber=2

my first attempt

[Matt Molnar]

Went a little bonkers with my new 10-20mm last week in Manhattan
Those are really, really good.

[wunaladreamin]

Thanks Matt!

[lijk604]

My latest one:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2530/4204994154_7606954566_o.jpg

[wunaladreamin]

That sky is gorgeous John!

[cancidas]

john i'm not a-star fan but that shot is beautiful!

[AnBok]

John, that's a sweet A-star shot! Nice sky. Got any other shots from that session?

[wunaladreamin]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4299011360_e68dde8ee8_o.jpg

[AirtrafficController]

Wow! Stunning picture Kenny!

[wunaladreamin]

Thanks Luke!

[lijk604]

Great colors Kenny, well done.

[hiss srq]

Kenny, totally acid trippy (not that I would know)

[Derf]

Here is a new HDR
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/JFK-Ramp/IMG651789b/774142014_aRXy3-L.jpg

[lijk604]

Nice Fred....really nice. :borat:

[lijk604]

2 new ones from the American Museum of Natural History.
Just to give you an idea of how dark these exhibits were, I included the shutter speeds and f-stop.

3 shots (3.2 seconds/ 0.8 seconds/ 13 seconds) shot at f/4.5 ISO 200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4307686205_7bc4e3a60b_o.jpg

3 shots (6 seconds / 1.6 seconds / 25 seconds) shot at f/5.6 ISO 400
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4308425974_bc754c44b2_o.jpg

[eric8669]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/20100311-IMG_3372-Edit.jpg

[Ychocky]

The whale looks awesome.

And Times Square captured perfectly. Bright colours and lights galore.

[Greg_NY]

Here are my first attempts at HDR processing. (all using three shot bracketing and hand held.)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_4844_3_2_tonemapped.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_4828_tonemapped.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_4822_1_3_tonemapped.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_4819_18_20_tonemapped.jpg

Thanks for the help Fred.

[Derf]

Yea, but you did not stand on the tail of the 105! Great first attempt! Nice stuff and Lovin the sky!

[Greg_NY]

A few from Vegas:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_9753_A2.jpg
(Need to work on some noise reduction)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_9840_HDR.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_2303_HDR.jpg

[njgtr82]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4616710226_97b902eeac_o.jpg

[seahawks7757]

The Wynn shot is an EPIC Wynn!

[moose135]

Outstanding shot, Bill...excellent work!

[njgtr82]

Outstanding shot, Bill...excellent work!
Thank you Moose!

[Derf]

I do have to agree, these shot are very well done. :borat: Lovin them!

[Greg_NY]

The Wynn shot is an EPIC Wynn!

Thanks!

[eric8669]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/WhitestoneBridge_051910a.jpg

[moose135]

Holy @*#% - that's an amazing shot, Eric!

[Greg_NY]

An attempt at HDR from this past weekend's Andrews AFB open house:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Andrews/IMG_5689_HDR.jpg

[cancidas]

An attempt at HDR from this past weekend's Andrews AFB open house:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Andrews/IMG_5689_HDR.jpg
wow, nice shot! if only i was a superbug fan i'd ask you for a print!

[lijk604]

Nice shot Isaac, I've never tried one like that before. I love the details in the exhaust.

[Greg_NY]

Thanks guys!

[Greg_NY]

Another one from Sunday morning at Andrews:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Andrews/IMG_5579_HDR_2.jpg

[Derf]

Here is one of my new ones from this morning....HDR but I did not go to extreme
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/New-Oracle/875096121_6WfTT-L.jpg

[lijk604]

Two of my favorites from last weekend:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4680943704_93ab662d04_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4672707635_1f3ea2b8a9_b.jpg

[eric8669]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/20100607-IMG_1357_8_9.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/20100607-IMG_1318_19_20.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/20100607-IMG_1399_400_401.jpg

[eric8669]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/KLM_HDR.jpg

[wunaladreamin]

From the top of the Empire State Building

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4783127523_a3ab7938a9_b.jpg

[Derf]

Here are a few new shots from this past week...
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG5099100101B/918617347_jkg52-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG50697071/918616947_9c9gh-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG558123/938467875_8pvxb-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG557567/938467746_pAFRL-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG72192021/938471023_ixHNk-L.jpg

[lijk604]

My first attempt using CS5's new HDR Pro feature.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4827403909_396d522aea_z.jpg

Much nicer interface than the older versions, and much better results.

[threeholerglory]

holy crap John...I think you need to get your work a little clearer and sharper. That's unreal...GREAT work man

[lijk604]

holy crap John...I think you need to get your work a little clearer and sharper. That's unreal...GREAT work man

Thanks Mike, next time I'll bring my tripod. :lol:

[lijk604]

in Sayville this past weekend:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4877252283_a7fa1d9e7a_z.jpg

[eric8669]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/Montauk_Lighthouse_HDR.jpg