tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post4711402646879932597..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: HDR: 1st attemptAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-85142345164179125232011-03-18T17:21:49.127-07:002011-03-18T17:21:49.127-07:00Hi bobskoot,
Thanks for visiting me on flickr. Re...Hi bobskoot,<br /><br />Thanks for visiting me on flickr. Re: you HDR question/suggestion there. Yes, I've tried it and it's a nice skill to know but I'd much rather get things right in camera and spend a minimal amount of time at the computer tweaking. I prefer realistic as possible images. As you know, lots of flickr folks are rabid HDRers. I do like some of the single file HDR (yes, you can apply HDR to one file) who tend to be less heavy handed; but, too much of HDR has, for me, become cartoonish.<br /><br />I do like your experimenting here. Just remember that little goes a long way. You might want to try single file HDR to see if you like that. Check out the many many HDR communities on flickr and you'll know what I mean. BTW, I really like your new header (new to me at least). Thanks again. It's always nice "seeing" you on flickr.Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-35311678050387079762011-03-02T05:31:35.672-08:002011-03-02T05:31:35.672-08:00Oh, curse you! I've never heard of the whole H...Oh, curse you! I've never heard of the whole HDR thing. Now I have something else to add to my list of things I gotta try! :-)<br /><br />I love the overtweaked & oversaturated science center shot.ToadMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873763565941746536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-19367016835221943212011-02-27T09:36:25.838-08:002011-02-27T09:36:25.838-08:00Cool, thanks. I'll definitely check that out. ...Cool, thanks. I'll definitely check that out. <br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and Life<br />http://www.behindbarsmotorcycle.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-29296223665256800182011-02-26T18:07:05.201-08:002011-02-26T18:07:05.201-08:00BeemerGirl: The first one was oversaturated on pu...<b>BeemerGirl:</b> The first one was oversaturated on purpose. The second was done more realistically. glad you liked them<br /><br /><b>BlueKat:</b> Great minds think alike, what a co-incidence you were attempting HDR at the same time<br /><br />ps: you don't need anymore beauty sleep<br /><br /><b>Kathryn:</b> thank you for stopping by, I left you a blog comment<br /><br /><b>Brady:</b> HDR is like compressing the dynamic range into an image which can be displayed on your standard monitor. Not unlike the Zone system of film days where you would "Pull" develop film. I found a great FREE program<br /><br />oloneo.com watch the demo video on the home page. It is also a great RAW converter which supports most cameras.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-43452215781517994462011-02-23T15:07:55.576-08:002011-02-23T15:07:55.576-08:00This is pretty cool, I'm really happy to have ...This is pretty cool, I'm really happy to have the info. I picked up a T1i recently since I was doing more traveling and writing, but it's difficult to master the complexities of a camera as such. I often run into the exact problem you're talking about. I had no idea this was even possible - without a group of camera-fiend friends it's tough to learn this. <br /><br />I appreciate this for being informative but not fanatic. And, like everyone else, I want to know what software are you using?<br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and Life<br />http://www.behindbarsmotorcycle.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-14401985716033411022011-02-22T16:35:54.448-08:002011-02-22T16:35:54.448-08:00I liked the tweaking...some HDR's try to look ...I liked the tweaking...some HDR's try to look natural, but actually look fake...the tweaking on the first one made it an interesting artistic statement...<br /><br />What HDR program are you using???TheChieftesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153059825142977202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-32167139440108515252011-02-22T00:36:24.672-08:002011-02-22T00:36:24.672-08:00Oh man, I should have waited to read this. It'...Oh man, I should have waited to read this. It's late and I have a dozen questions! I've attempted a couple of HDR with disappointing results. (only have photoshop). I need to look into some other software, but haven't had time. I do quite a bit of hand blending with layers. <br /><br />I'm seeing more HDR images pop up in my camera club. People seem to have a love/hate relationship with the overcooked HDRs. I like the effect, but I tend to categorize it as photo art, rather than photography. For regular photography I like a more subtle HDR, where it's used as an enhancement to dynamic range. That's just me. <br /><br />I like the effect in the cityscape. It's more like photo art to me, but it looks really cool. I think over-tweaked HDR can be a fun effect with this type of scene. <br /><br />The last image looks more natural/subtle. This is what I prefer for straight photography, and seems to work best for natural scenes like landscapes. <br /><br />Which HDR program are you using, if you don't mind me asking? <br /><br />Awesome post Bob! <br />Now I have to go get some sleep!<br />ps -sorry for the long comment! :)<br />Good night!Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-4058646804111042492011-02-21T16:10:35.896-08:002011-02-21T16:10:35.896-08:00I do like the tweeks for the Science World shot. ...I do like the tweeks for the Science World shot. With the wonderful golds and blues it doesn't look realistic...but that is what I like about it, that surreal look and the sparkles!!<br /><br />Which software are you using?<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-64128788089824332011-02-21T15:41:19.149-08:002011-02-21T15:41:19.149-08:00Geoff: Vancouver seems to come near the top of mo...<b>Geoff:</b> Vancouver seems to come near the top of most recent surveys but it's becoming expensive to live here. We have the highest housing prices in North America, so monetarily it's getting more difficult<br /><br /><b>RichardM:</b> the harbour shot is precisely what HDR is for. It's for when you have a great contrast range in one scene. Handheld I can only do 3 shots AEB. But with a tripod I will shoot 6 shots at 2/3'rds F stop increments.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-37873690376252344552011-02-21T15:18:28.921-08:002011-02-21T15:18:28.921-08:00SonjaM: The trick is not to overdue the post proc...<b>SonjaM:</b> The trick is not to overdue the post processing but I wanted to try out all the options. The second photo is more realistic<br /><br /><b>Gary:</b> You don't have your drive mode set to "Continuous" then One click will take all the shots. The software also autoaligns so you can shoot handheld. I sent you an email<br /><br /><b>Jim:</b> take it easy, glad you are still with us. Rest and snap your fingers for service. I tried to lift up my old CRT TV and strained my back. It's hard to think that we can't do things that we used to do in our youthAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-50021153126104657752011-02-21T15:01:37.510-08:002011-02-21T15:01:37.510-08:00Interesting results. I think that the Vancouver Ha...Interesting results. I think that the Vancouver Harbour shot with the train tracks in the shadows looks pretty good. It really demonstrates the benefit of hdr. Colors seem "normal". Actually, the one of the science center looks pretty cool too. Like Sonja said, it looks kind of other worldly...<br /><br />I've been playing around with this just on the iPhone and have generally been dissatisfied with the results. They always look a little overexposed....<br /><br />RichardRichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-72189039756815476612011-02-21T12:40:21.030-08:002011-02-21T12:40:21.030-08:00Stunning photos Bob! I see on one of our news sit...Stunning photos Bob! I see on one of our news sites that Vancouver has been voted as the world's best city to live in. I can see why!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-22886844060338948172011-02-21T06:01:05.964-08:002011-02-21T06:01:05.964-08:00Nicely done!
JimNicely done!<br />Jimcpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-65033823112061021222011-02-21T02:36:57.414-08:002011-02-21T02:36:57.414-08:00I meant to say.... the harbour shot is, as you sai...I meant to say.... the harbour shot is, as you said, a little too over-tweaked, but unless you try those things you don’t learn the capabilities I guess. The way that you can now see into the shadows in the railway shot is impressive.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-39516234249446847572011-02-21T02:25:43.888-08:002011-02-21T02:25:43.888-08:00Wow, I have got to try this! What software did yo...Wow, I have got to try this! What software did you use to blend them together? My Nikon D200 has exposure compensation, but you have to hit the shutter 3 times to get the 3 different exposures, or 5 times to get 5 etc. I have previousoly thought I might give it a try, but was put off by having to carry a tripod to get identical composition, but I do understand that some HDR software can also stitch slightly different (handheld) shots together seamlessly. When the sun eventually makes an appearance in the UK, I will go and give it a try.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-30600008309602801452011-02-20T22:21:56.380-08:002011-02-20T22:21:56.380-08:00Wow, the 3-layered False creek picture looks surre...Wow, the 3-layered False creek picture looks surreal, almost otherworldly and futuristic. Great work.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com