HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography - post your HDR

[Chris14]

Beautiful pictures everyone. Simply Inspirational!

 

[Mustard Chops]

iDave; loving 'secret weapon'

 

[iDave1984]

Thanks, I managed to get access to the AIR lift tower to take some high vantage point photos of Nemesis for a Uni project, and as I came back down I saw this in front of me and asked the technicians to put the lights on...

Glad you like!

 

[davidjearly]

Nice, an HDR thread!

Here is one I processed tonight in full colour and also in high contrast mono.

C&C appreciated.

 

[Optimus Rhyme]

Two shots from out my building at around an hour apart.

Just playing around with my new camera really.

 

[iBallz]

Snow Canyon

Not sure if this one is any good...

 

[unknown87]

Define 'good'

For me, the contrast is just slightly too high. My eyes are distracted by textures and not taking in the remarkable scenery.

 

[RobbieS]

Okay, so I took some advice, and I retook my pictures.
Here is the new photo of the Roses I took.
-2,0,+2 I go easy on the tone mapping because I dont want it to look too fake, more like a painting.
any suggestions? Be blunt because I need to learn.

 

[davidjearly]

Okay, so I took some advice, and I retook my pictures.
Here is the new photo of the Roses I took.
-2,0,+2 I go easy on the tone mapping because I dont want it to look too fake, more like a painting.
any suggestions? Be blunt because I need to learn.

Thats a great picture Robbie, and I think the HDR technique you have applied works well. It seems to fit in with your intentions.

Also, when I looked at your signature on the image, your last name reminded me of the word senescence, which again seems to have a certain irony with the aged look of the flowers!

Great stuff.

David

 

[TommyD]

First attempt at HDR

After spending many months in awe of some of the HDR pictures on this thread, i have finally decided to give it a go. This first attempt isn't great in my opinion, but i want to learn and would appreciate comments / criticisms from you guys.

Apologies for posting the 2 photos, but the following is for comparison.

 

[TuffLuffJimmy]

Okay, so I took some advice, and I retook my pictures.
Here is the new photo of the Roses I took.
-2,0,+2 I go easy on the tone mapping because I dont want it to look too fake, more like a painting.
any suggestions? Be blunt because I need to learn.

I really like the way you went easy on the tone mapping. However one suggestion I would give is to go with a different background. The one you used looks a little too much like the standard drywall in most homes. If you were to take it again I think it would look kind of neat with a dusty chalkboard behind it.

 

[Schnebar]

First time taking HDR pictures.

Give constructive criticism please.

I need to take 10 good HDR pictures for my photography class this month and would like suggestions.

I will eventually buy photomatix or just use photoshop at school.

And I know that the light is blurry so maybe I will try it later with different exposures of the 8 I took.

 

[Optimus Rhyme]

First time taking HDR pictures.

Give constructive criticism please.

I need to take 10 good HDR pictures for my photography class this month and would like suggestions.

I will eventually buy photomatix or just use photoshop at school.

And I know that the light is blurry so maybe I will try it later with different exposures of the 8 I took.

While I actually like the photographs, I don't think they really benefited from HDR really. Very nice shots though.

 

[Schnebar]

While I actually like the photographs, I don't think they really benefited from HDR really. Very nice shots though.

Thanks.

I live in a town with no buildings over 3 stories so there are not any good cityscapes.

I do not have that good of an idea of what pictures would look good to take then put in HDR.

Most of these posts have large buildings and clouds. Are there any other things that turn out in HDR well.

 

[iJordo]

hows this

This is like my only HDR photo ever...letme know what you think...I wanna start taking some more...they are so fun...

 

[Optimus Rhyme]

Thanks.

I live in a town with no buildings over 3 stories so there are not any good cityscapes.

I do not have that good of an idea of what pictures would look good to take then put in HDR.

Most of these posts have large buildings and clouds. Are there any other things that turn out in HDR well.

Anything can benefit from HDR, but it all depends on when you take the photo really. Unless you have lots of bright sections as well as dark sections, you won't get the most out of HDR.

Just keep experimenting with different times of day, and different things to see what works best for you. I find that just after sunset, when the sky is still a little blue, but getting darker helps to bring out some of the nicer pictures. I'm a big fan of HDR sunsets personally.

Here's something you could try, go back to where you took those photographs, but take them at a later time. Wait until the sun has started to set, and then take some photos. Wait around a little longer and then take some more photos, maybe an hour after. See which ones you like, maybe you'll find something that works for you.

 

[Schnebar]

Anything can benefit from HDR, but it all depends on when you take the photo really. Unless you have lots of bright sections as well as dark sections, you won't get the most out of HDR.

Just keep experimenting with different times of day, and different things to see what works best for you. I find that just after sunset, when the sky is still a little blue, but getting darker helps to bring out some of the nicer pictures. I'm a big fan of HDR sunsets personally.

Here's something you could try, go back to where you took those photographs, but take them at a later time. Wait until the sun has started to set, and then take some photos. Wait around a little longer and then take some more photos, maybe an hour after. See which ones you like, maybe you'll find something that works for you.

I took more HDRs today and I tried to take them in the shade.

I think that this one came out better.

Any suggestions?

 

[abisai]

I just bought Photomatix this weekend and here is what I cooked up for an Enzo.

 

[abisai]

A little bit of chrome.

 

[abisai]

Water colors for a Galaxy 500 (I think)!

 

[abisai]

Back to the Enzo.

 

[onomatopoeia]

I just bought Photomatix this weekend and here is what I cooked up for an Enzo.

Overcooked, IMO.
I like your second Enzo shot much better.

 

[abisai]

Overcooked, IMO.
I like your second Enzo shot much better.

That was the idea for that first one. You know, somewhat over the top.

 

[dough134]

I'm not a huge fan of the over-the-top HDR. I'm talking about the photos that end up with a glow around objects, or just too edgy. There is good HDR, then there is obnoxious HDR.

 

[dnksr]

No Show Tonight!

Strictly an amateur. You can tell by the fact I even have a date stamp. Just using my little point and shoot. I drove by this old Drive-In and couldn't resist. Snapped 3 photos and tried it out.