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MLK Falls HDR by PatrickSmith
My computer spontaineously rebooted itself once again today so I may not have much EPZ time today. I am getting a new computer. I'm getting shaky already...
This memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. in San Francisco features text from some of his speeches along with roaring falls and misty spray. You can go to the right behind the falls to read text in several different languages. My ears were ringing after standing here for about 15 minutes. There was a dramatic red sunset behind the camera, which helped warm up the light in this scene. And warm spotlights added good tones to the falls.
Martin Luther King Jr. made a major contribution to race relations in the US that can not be understated. Before his time, racial segregation was common in schools, transportation, drinking fountians, etc. This is no longer the case, though much work needs to be done before everyone is truly colour-blind.
I am now convinced that HDR is the way to go when it comes to indoor and city photography. Grads are useless here with the jagged 'horizon', and the contrast is extreme. Any single exposure viewed alone is quite unattractive.
You still need to wait for those few minutes at dusk where the natural light and artificial light are even for the best results. It is amazing how close this is to what I saw with my eyes. The sun set behind me and there was a walkway overhead, making the foreground granite darker than the brighter buildings and sky.
Make sure that the brightest areas of the shortest exposure look good, and that the darkest areas of the longest exposure look good.
5 exposures ranging from 20-210 seconds HDR tone mapped
| Date Added: | 5 Feb 2007 - 15:16 |
| Camera: | Canon 5D |
| Lens: | Canon 17-40 @18 |
| Film: | RAW ISO 50 |
| Categories: | Architecture General |
| Geo Data: | Show Map Position |
| Tags: | martin luther king hdr san francisco |
| Readers' Votes: | 166 |
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Jouko Makkonen
"Many people say that digital photography is a manipulation of reality, but in my opinion it is an open door to personal creativity. Like paintings which are not necessarily reality. From this point of view the results are more them photography in a classical style." by...
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Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 15:22
LOL Jouko, the bridge one or the reflection one?? Definitely try more HDR's. But you will have to choose high contrast situations where you want more detail in the darker areas. With all that snow, I'm not sure how HDR's will turn out.
Patrick
Patrick
Jennifer Taggart
STILL learning---please comment.
Thanks to everyone for the many tips and comments-- and most enjoyable Friendships!
Much more to learn!........
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 15:27
Hmmmm.....Has the masters touch written all over it as Jenn says.....Excellent stuff as always Patrick!
Ade
Ade
Alan Woodland
I was born and raised in Devon, then lived in Somerset for a few years before moving to Wiltshire. My wife Tricia and I live in a small market town in the north of the county. We are just five miles south of the River Thames and after that we're into Gloucestershire a...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 15:29
Much prefer this composition to the previous San Francisco HDR picture. Although I think I prefer the sky colour in the other one (there's no pleasing some people
Mike
Mike
Antonio Alomar
I was born in Colombia and moved to Spain when I married 40 years ago.
I set-up my first darkroom when I was 14 years old and continued to work on photography with a Practina FX during my high school and college years. Then came work and family and during this peri...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 15:30
Excellent image with great warm colors and the feel of the falling water. It's one of the rare situations were movement works in HDR.
Antonio
Antonio
Nicholas Ripley
Welcome to my Portfolio, I started photography in 2001 when I purchased a FinePix 4900Z (great camera). I had previously engaged in some some basic B&W photogaphy, shooting and printing, utilising a friends Kiev Rangefinder or a Minolta (the 7000 I think).
The major...
Paul Sutton
Welcome to my little corner of this fine site, hope you find my stuff of interest. Feel free to click, comment, ask questions etc. ... I don't bite [well, not that hard] ;)
I live in the NW with Fran & Beth, but try to get out 'togging' as often as the weather and co...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 15:31
Quote:
You still need to wait for those few minutes at duck
You still need to wait for those few minutes at duck
... this is where I am probably going wrong, I keep waiting for DUSK ... LOL
Another fine piece of HDR Patrick, definitely comes into its own in this type of environment.
Paul
Keith Henson
Commercial Photographer for twenty years and run Northscape.
I run a commercial studio producing press, glossy and billboard, contemporary food and landscape including CGI backdrops for the advertising industry. My work appears in national media on a daliy basis.
W...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 15:34
I'll be the fly in the ointment and say that although the HRD works...although it's a bit flat...compositionally it's a bit of a scrambled egg...at this size. I've no doubt that you can read the text at some size but not at 1000 pixels which leaves the image with no focal point.
Now I know the clan will pounce on me - but it's the truth as I see it.
Now I know the clan will pounce on me - but it's the truth as I see it.
Tony Hanrahan
Hey you lot, howyadoin'? :)
I absolutely love this site, it's a wonderful community where everybody is only too happy to pass on their advice, long may it reign.
I am also passionate about music and used to play Bass Guitar in a "covers band" many years ago.
If...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 15:35
This is just soooo bloody good, The HDR works superbly well here, that's because it has been done in the proper manner. The timing of the shot is perfect to get the wonderful balance in the natural and artificial light. A cracking shot Patrick with a very informative script too.
CLIX
CLIX
Jouko Makkonen
"Many people say that digital photography is a manipulation of reality, but in my opinion it is an open door to personal creativity. Like paintings which are not necessarily reality. From this point of view the results are more them photography in a classical style." by...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 15:41
Better??? The whole HDR thingy! It´s better! LOL.....HDR-Avanto would be a great success! LOL...
I have this one HDR thingy on my machine...It´s a shot of world´s BIGGEST WOODEN CHURCH, BUT for my eyes only! LOL......
Jouko
I have this one HDR thingy on my machine...It´s a shot of world´s BIGGEST WOODEN CHURCH, BUT for my eyes only! LOL......
Jouko
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 15:46
Thanks for your comments!
Jennnn and Ade, I don't know if I can live up to that one.....
Mike I know what you mean. This was a little earlier than the last one so the sky was a brighter blue here. As it got darker, the contrast was going up because the lights were starting to overpower the scene. So a darker sky could not be had here.
Yes, Tony. And it does work well with longer exposures. Sometimes the water is not quite as smooth as in one exposure though.
LOL - Paul. Oops, I let out one of my little secrets of long expoasure shooting. But I've made the correction so that nobody else will know!
Yes Keith, the text is supposed to be the focal point. You can see it it the full sized version but not here. And the text is totally blown out in all but the shorest exposure. So HDR really did the job. 'the clan?' Oh, the irony!
Thanks Tony.
Patrick
Jennnn and Ade, I don't know if I can live up to that one.....
Mike I know what you mean. This was a little earlier than the last one so the sky was a brighter blue here. As it got darker, the contrast was going up because the lights were starting to overpower the scene. So a darker sky could not be had here.
Yes, Tony. And it does work well with longer exposures. Sometimes the water is not quite as smooth as in one exposure though.
LOL - Paul. Oops, I let out one of my little secrets of long expoasure shooting. But I've made the correction so that nobody else will know!
Yes Keith, the text is supposed to be the focal point. You can see it it the full sized version but not here. And the text is totally blown out in all but the shorest exposure. So HDR really did the job. 'the clan?' Oh, the irony!
Thanks Tony.
Patrick
Mark Nuttall
I live in Sheffield and am 28 years old.
I picked up my first SLR - an EOS 350D - in December 2006.
I enjoy landscape photography, but browse portfolios of all sorts; I'm becoming increasingly interested in portrait photography too but have yet to really try my ha...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 15:51
I'm almost too jealous to comment.
Fantastic tonal range that totally justifies the use of HDR. I'm trying to achieve a similar effect manually in PS with multiple exposures but this image really makes you realise what can be achieved.
Love it.
Mark
Fantastic tonal range that totally justifies the use of HDR. I'm trying to achieve a similar effect manually in PS with multiple exposures but this image really makes you realise what can be achieved.
Love it.
Mark
KimWalton
Now the owner of a Fuji S5 and a couple of lens after my swamping by a large wave.
Great break in Cornwall over Easter with SimonGreen.
(SWPP Landscape Photographer of the year 2007)
I was taken on two days of intensive photograpy in i can`t remember how many di...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 15:56
"I am now convinced that HDR is the way to go when it comes to indoor and city photography. Grads are useless here with the jagged 'horizon', and the contrast is extreme. Any single exposure viewed alone is quite unattractive."
Valid point,like the quality of the image---if not the composition.
Valid point,like the quality of the image---if not the composition.
Ann Magee
I am an amateur/enthusiast and am still learning.I still enjoy the site,in fact i am still addicted to it.
Everyone i've found is friendly and helpful.Welcome to any new members.
Thankyou for all your help and friendship,you know who you are.
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 15:56
Hi Patrick,
I love the tones,reflections,motion,timing and the hdr thingy.I like how you can see what must be the MLK information behind the waterfall,ok i can't make it out,but it lets me see what you are telling us about in your description,i'll never be over to see it,so thankyou.Excellent image.
Take care.Ann
I love the tones,reflections,motion,timing and the hdr thingy.I like how you can see what must be the MLK information behind the waterfall,ok i can't make it out,but it lets me see what you are telling us about in your description,i'll never be over to see it,so thankyou.Excellent image.
Take care.Ann
simon morris
I am a 39 year old psychiatric nurse and live near the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Line in South Wales. My photography is influenced by music, reading, art and films and other peoples work though I strive to be original in my approach.
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 16:00
Like this Patrick, nice look to the water, also with HDR and long exposures you tend to get more than normal noise, you have managed to avoid this.
Simon.
Simon.
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 16:01
Thanks for your comments!
Mark, sometimes the 'multiple exposures from one original' technique works. Especially on shots where there is just a little too much contrast. I'll show a perfect example of that next time.
Glad you agree Kim.
C'mon out Ann. You must see this place!
Yes Simon. I have noticed extra noise on some of my attempts. It usually goes away when I desaturate the original RAW files and create TIFF's from them before I bring them into PhotoMatix.
Patrick
Mark, sometimes the 'multiple exposures from one original' technique works. Especially on shots where there is just a little too much contrast. I'll show a perfect example of that next time.
Glad you agree Kim.
C'mon out Ann. You must see this place!
Yes Simon. I have noticed extra noise on some of my attempts. It usually goes away when I desaturate the original RAW files and create TIFF's from them before I bring them into PhotoMatix.
Patrick
Madeleine
Hi i live in Verwood Dorset, I decided to take up photography as a hobby when i joined the site in May 2005. I appreciate your advice and comments.
I cant thank everyone enough for the help, advice and patience i have been given since i have been here.
you ca...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 16:28
Too technical for me too,excellent work here Patrick a wonderful image love it.
Mo.
Mo.
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 16:29
I love the gold lighting, especially the way it hits in the f/g. This is so pleasing to look at, and for me that's all that really matters.
Lisa
Lisa
Martin Levers
3/5/08
Nothing really to update, but still enjoying my photography and trying to improve.
I love the Peak District, and it's right on my doorstep. Will try to diversify to shoot different subjects, when the opportunity arises.
Anyone want to ask any questions,...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 16:36
As you say, HDR for this type of environment will be the exact tool for the job. This does show off what HDR can do so very well. It would be interesting for you have posted your "best" single shot for comparison.
Compositionally, perhaps this is not your best (I would still be over the moon if it was mine!), but you have set such high standards. Not sure about the waterfall just coming in from space.
But as a vehicle for HDR - perfect.
Martin
Compositionally, perhaps this is not your best (I would still be over the moon if it was mine!), but you have set such high standards. Not sure about the waterfall just coming in from space.
But as a vehicle for HDR - perfect.
Martin
Ron Simpson
Ancient!! Married, two children, four grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Xmas is expensive!! Retired after long military service (25 years Army )then had to start working for a living. Retired completely 1999 and thoroughly enjoying it.Like most people I dabbled...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 16:39
Most of the above comments are way outside my sphere (not difficult some might say )I just think its a great shot.
Ron
Ron
phil morgan
Only got into photography last summer, and I am totally addicted to it!! Thanks to Carl Ryan and Mari Sterling for pointing me to this site.
If anyone wants to get in touch, my address is plmorgan68@tiscali.co.uk
Martin Williams
I live on the Isle of Wight and have been attempting to improve my photography for about two years or, as someone once said, "...trying to turn luck into experience".
Being a member of EPZ with access to the work of so many talented photographers has helped me to un...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 16:49
Have to agree with the comments about the composition, but the execution is flawless IMO as usual.
Martin
Martin
Chant
February 2008
Thanks for taking the time to check out my portfolio.
I took up photography as a hobby 2 years ago, joined epz almost immediately, and hope that Ive improved in that time, through reading anything and everything and more importantly seeing the work of...
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 16:54
Thanks for looking!
One day soon I think Maddie at the rate you're going!
It is not too difficult Mo, though it does take practise.
Thanks Lisa. I like the lighting too.
Martinl, there really was not a 'best single shot' They ranged from 'almost all parts black' to 'almost all parts blown out.' The middle one shows blown out buildings, falls and sky and very dark rock in front. Even that one has only small bits properly exposed.
(both Martins - lol) I will be searching for city compositions with more open space if I can find them. It is very dense in there.
Patrick
One day soon I think Maddie at the rate you're going!
It is not too difficult Mo, though it does take practise.
Thanks Lisa. I like the lighting too.
Martinl, there really was not a 'best single shot' They ranged from 'almost all parts black' to 'almost all parts blown out.' The middle one shows blown out buildings, falls and sky and very dark rock in front. Even that one has only small bits properly exposed.
(both Martins - lol) I will be searching for city compositions with more open space if I can find them. It is very dense in there.
Patrick
Peter Jaktlund
A Swedish photographer and member of the nordic organisation Bio-Foto and also a member of Falu photoclub.
I used to like photographing
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 16:55
Great lovely colours.
P.S. HDR and snow is tricky on the other side is snow always tricky
Peter
P.S. HDR and snow is tricky on the other side is snow always tricky
Peter
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 16:59
..............perfecton in everyway..getting to be the Master of the HDR images.....bravo my friend...
alex
alex
Marc Pearson
I am 49 years old, I was forced to retire 6 years ago due to ill health, Im not brilliant on my legs so i don't get out as much as i would like.
The majority of my photos are taken in the surrounding area- the peak district, even though i do say so myself it's a love...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 17:44
As Keith says it lacks a focal point but the HDR has worked well for the exposure.
Still, at least you're having a crack at HDR, I'm still plugging away with grads...
...for the moment anyway.
Still, at least you're having a crack at HDR, I'm still plugging away with grads...
...for the moment anyway.
Paul Stefan
Hi there...
Like mostly everyone else that's registered on this site I am mad about photography.
If you've taken the time to look at and comment on my photos - thank you
If you have any questions feel free to PM me or you can also email me at: paul@paulstefa...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 17:48
Technically a good example of what HDR can do but I have to agree with a few of the comments on composition, Patrick.
You're lucky to have such a great city to practice on though
Cheers, Paul
You're lucky to have such a great city to practice on though
Cheers, Paul
terry potter
I just did 2yrs landscape and got to a point where i wasn't getting any improvements, not to say i had attained perfection, far from it in fact, just reached the peak of my ability in that genre, so now looking to try other stuff, maybe macro and digital manipulation, w...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 18:08
Pity you didn't get a few clouds in the sky, loads of detail though and a pretty overall light.
Steve Davies
I work for local government as a network analyst.
My interest in photography started about 12 months ago, when I bought a Canon 350D.The only pics I have taken before these are holiday photos
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 18:14
Thanks for looking!
Kris and Paul, too bad you could not see the full sized version. Then the text would jump out at you.
Paul, it is a great 3D city with lots of angles, but packed with people. And no 700 year old Cathedrals either!
LOL Terry, show me some decent clouds and I'll shoot them! We may get a little rain later this week though. I'm hoping for the best.
Patrick
Kris and Paul, too bad you could not see the full sized version. Then the text would jump out at you.
Paul, it is a great 3D city with lots of angles, but packed with people. And no 700 year old Cathedrals either!
LOL Terry, show me some decent clouds and I'll shoot them! We may get a little rain later this week though. I'm hoping for the best.
Patrick
Jouko Makkonen
"Many people say that digital photography is a manipulation of reality, but in my opinion it is an open door to personal creativity. Like paintings which are not necessarily reality. From this point of view the results are more them photography in a classical style." by...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 18:28
Hope it isn´t new Lovsan worm!??
I remember, when that d¤%¤ worm settled to my computer! Rebooted many times a day...
Jouko
I remember, when that d¤%¤ worm settled to my computer! Rebooted many times a day...
Jouko
Sandy W
I love taking photographs of flowers but I also like photographing wildlife, people and still-life. A self taught photographer for over twenty years.
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to look in on my portfolio. Much appreciated! Sandy
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 18:35
Great composition Patrick! Hope the computer doesn't get too temperamental!
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 18:39
Awesome capture Patrick wonderful use of shutter speed with excellent colours and light.
Mark.
Mark.
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 18:46
Still haven't got around to trying this HDR process, but like you said it's the way to go for this type of shot. Superb image btw.
Mark.
Mark.
Herbert Catania
Hello there !!!
I'm Herbert Catania and I hail from the lovely island of Malta, which is located in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea. I am in my forties and have a soft spot for nature, landscape, architecture and b&w photography.
As the dictum goes, my photo...
Angela Rogers
4 years on EPZ, which has been great fun and a brilliant learning curve - thanks to all for help. BUT - had a year off in 08 having ground to an inspirational halt, had a grandchild and a dog. Neither of these should have affected photography, and pictures were taken, ...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 19:45
This looks really good!
You are obviously getting the hang of this technique.
Excellent image.
Simon
You are obviously getting the hang of this technique.
Excellent image.
Simon
Gill Brett
Thank you for taking the time to look at my portfolio.
A wife, mother and radiographer, I find I am spending more and more time on photography and this site and enjoying every minute!
Many thanks to you all for your advice, encouragement and inspiration!
...
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 20:48
Thanks for looking!
I hope you are right Jouko!
Sandy (cameragirl), It has been good for the past 2 hours. So far so good...
Try it out Mark. You won't go back, in these sorts of circumstances.
Slowly but surely Angela, Gill and Simon...
Patrick
I hope you are right Jouko!
Sandy (cameragirl), It has been good for the past 2 hours. So far so good...
Try it out Mark. You won't go back, in these sorts of circumstances.
Slowly but surely Angela, Gill and Simon...
Patrick
Nigel Betteridge
I have been a member of this photographic community for nearly 3 years now and I am well and truly hooked. Reasons: The outstanding quality of many uploads, and the friendly, community spirit.
I have been taking photographs since 1970 (up till 2003 mainly Kodachrome ...
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 20:50
I like the detail throughout this shot Patrick. As to HRT, with a few exceptions (and I regard this shot as one of the exceptions), I still feel many are tonally flat. I think I will wait a while before dipping my toe.
Nigel
Nigel
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 21:04
Always amazed at the quality and crispness of your pics..hdr has taken them to another level
Chris
Chris
John Mountney
I started taking photographs at an early age and graduated to a fairly decent 35mm slide set up in the mid 80's.
After a lay off for a number of years I took the plunge into digital with a Canon compact finally arriving at DSLR about 18 months ago
Photography giv...
Tom Dee
Hello.Welcome to my portfolio.
My name is Tom.
I live in Brynmawr/Gwent,South Wales.
I am married to Nichola and have two daughters,Rhiannon and Megan.
Victor Habbick
If anyone wants to contact me please do so at
vhabbick@mac.com
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 22:38
Technique aside this is a very fitting image to a great man both in mood and overall colour.
Edmund Kennerley
Amateur digital photographer from Gloucestershire. I often take photographs when out and about in Gloucestershire, the south west and south midlands for work and leisure.
Posted: 5 Feb 2007 - 23:16
This is jaw dropping, Patrick. It looks like youre perfecting the art/process of HDR. My hat goes off to you.
I often read your comments in regards to the lifeless skies you have in California. I feel your pain with living here in Pennsylvania. What I wouldnt give for the skies they get on the other side of the pond.
Eric
I often read your comments in regards to the lifeless skies you have in California. I feel your pain with living here in Pennsylvania. What I wouldnt give for the skies they get on the other side of the pond.
Eric
Edward McKee
I live in Co Down Northern Ireland and have become enthusiastic again about photography since going digital a couple years ago. I would mostly take landscape shots but I have an interest in all types of photography.
I would like to thank everyone who has commented on ...
Posted: 6 Feb 2007 - 03:57
Hey Patrick. The HDR work make this image appear as if I am there, looking at it with my own eyes.
Andrew Thamboo
Photography had receded into the shadows for a couple of years 'cos of a broken spirit. All that changed on the 5th of August 2006.
A trip to the UK in October 2006 got me thinking that instead of being saddled with rolls & rolls of film, why not take the plunge into...
Posted: 6 Feb 2007 - 05:32
Good grief...this is sublime, Patrick. You've not just captured the scene but the 'feel' too. Very transportey...
A
A
Debbie Legg
Thanks for taking the time out to visit my portfolio - I hope you find something you like amongst the sea!
I have a passion for photography that seems to continually grow and expand - I study and work hard but play harder!
I finished my City and Guilds Level 2 in ...
Posted: 6 Feb 2007 - 12:22
As usual Patrick, superb clarity of detail front to back and I very much like the way that the waterfall has been rendered. Yes, a classy shot.
John
John
Charlotte Brett
I am currently in my fifth year (and final) studying for a Masters in Chemistry at St Andrews University up in Scotland. Since I bought my first digital camera (Canon Powershot A75) four summers ago, my interest in photography really began and it has become one of my fa...
Posted: 6 Feb 2007 - 12:53
Hi Patrick, my mum was telling me about this HDR thing the other day...as I haven't been on here for what seems like months! Looks amazing and the lighting on the misty water gives it a wonderful atmosphere!
Charlotte
Charlotte
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 6 Feb 2007 - 16:26
Thanks for looking!
I know what you mean Nigel. Give it a try though.
Thanks Eric, but at least you get rain and clouds year round!
Thanks Dennis. That is the idea I suppose. To make it look like what you see. In a way it is unremarkable because it just looks realistic.
Try it out Charlotte. Don't forget your studies though!
Patrick
I know what you mean Nigel. Give it a try though.
Thanks Eric, but at least you get rain and clouds year round!
Thanks Dennis. That is the idea I suppose. To make it look like what you see. In a way it is unremarkable because it just looks realistic.
Try it out Charlotte. Don't forget your studies though!
Patrick
Adrian Reynolds
About me: age 50
Married, with 3 children, loosing hair and getting shorter and poorer by the day!
I have been a keen sportsman all my life, mainly rugby and running, but had to give up due to illness, but still love to watch.
A number of years ago I took the pl...
Mark Hughes
I am 37 years old and I am married to Kathryn. We have a little boy, Lewis who is 3 years old.
I have always been interested in Art, drawing in particular, and was fairly good artistically at school. At home I was always drawing and won a colouring competition for a ...
Posted: 6 Feb 2007 - 20:09
As you know I am no expert on this technique at present (!)and I can see a fair bit of work has gone into this but my first impression on seeing this is that it looks a little too 'washed out', even dare I say it, almost a tad 'overexposed'. To my eyes if the lights were on the image as a whole would be a little darker. This is purely my initial reaction and only you were there to see and try and replicate the scene....
Mark
Mark
Posted: 6 Feb 2007 - 20:17
Awesome detail Patrick. I must take a look into this HDR stuff, I did intend to leave it till I needed to but it's probably worth playing now.
Chris
Chris
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 6 Feb 2007 - 21:13
Thanks for your comments!
Mark, the nice thing about this is very little work went into it. The tricky part was getting the full exposure range right. I'll probably add some contrast to part of the scene, since others have noticed what you just did. That should remove the flatness. I deliberately chose a difficult scene to see what HDR could do. The lights and other bright areas were very bright and were blown out on all but the darkest image.
Definitely look into it Chris, you won't go back under certain circumstances.
Patrick
Mark, the nice thing about this is very little work went into it. The tricky part was getting the full exposure range right. I'll probably add some contrast to part of the scene, since others have noticed what you just did. That should remove the flatness. I deliberately chose a difficult scene to see what HDR could do. The lights and other bright areas were very bright and were blown out on all but the darkest image.
Definitely look into it Chris, you won't go back under certain circumstances.
Patrick
Posted: 6 Feb 2007 - 21:31
I think most people are used to the limited exposure latitude of an image captured by film or a digital sensor in which less shadow and highlight detail is shown. Since they are used to seeing these limitations in a photo, when HDR is used to create an image closer to what is "real", it is less accepted. I like the idea of HDR, but it's very interesting to see the reactions of people when they actually reject a photo that is closer to what the human eye detects and prefer the limitations of the camera. I guess it's the same as the introduction of color photography. People were probably reluctant to accept color although, it moved us a step closer to reality. It should have more contrast in regards to the way we are used to seeing a photograph, but this image represents something closer to what the human eye would see. Maybe we are not ready for reality?
Malcolm Shucksmith
The photo was taken at Lodore Falls near Derwentwater in the Lake District
I've always taken photographs since my parents bought me a Kodak Brownie 127 Kit in 19**.
To date I have gone to places and taken some shots whilst I have been there, now I want to go place...
Posted: 7 Feb 2007 - 10:21
Patrick.....You did a wonderful job capturing the falls and the aura of this historical monument.
The warm light and glow of the falls you've produced is remarkable, you sure are mastering this HDR....Well Done!
Have a nice Wednesday.......Suze
The warm light and glow of the falls you've produced is remarkable, you sure are mastering this HDR....Well Done!
Have a nice Wednesday.......Suze
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 7 Feb 2007 - 14:58
Thanks for your comments.
Yes Dennis. You could be right. I am used to seeing more contrast in a shot that what I see with my eye. It may take a while to get used to this. I'll keep workign on it. I have moer planned.
Suzeee, still a long way to go I think, but thanks!
Patrick
Yes Dennis. You could be right. I am used to seeing more contrast in a shot that what I see with my eye. It may take a while to get used to this. I'll keep workign on it. I have moer planned.
Suzeee, still a long way to go I think, but thanks!
Patrick
Posted: 7 Feb 2007 - 15:28
Man, these are so good...
it's hard to say in a new way how good this is when 100+ people have said it before you. Your photos are always a pleasure to view!!!
Thomas
it's hard to say in a new way how good this is when 100+ people have said it before you. Your photos are always a pleasure to view!!!
Thomas
Posted: 7 Feb 2007 - 17:39
Hello Patrick!
Very nice info will keep that in mind, thanks. Very nice smoke effect on the water and everything looks so clear and lovelly. Well done again.
denka
Very nice info will keep that in mind, thanks. Very nice smoke effect on the water and everything looks so clear and lovelly. Well done again.
denka
Brian
Hi, I reside on the Moray Firth, I share a common interest in photography with you and I'm a keen enthusiast, my efforts are posted here for all to enjoy. Thanks for viewing and commenting on my Portfolio.
Posted: 7 Feb 2007 - 20:26
Beautiful Patrick, love the milky misty water. An inspirational capture for a truly inspirational man.
Tracy
Tracy
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 7 Feb 2007 - 22:29
Thanks for your comments!
LOL Thomas, You said it in a new way!
Tracy? Me? Maybe you got onto the wrong page - LOL!
Patrick
LOL Thomas, You said it in a new way!
Tracy? Me? Maybe you got onto the wrong page - LOL!
Patrick
Neil Davies
Hi Everyone, My Name is Neil and I live in sunny Scarborough North Yorkshire. I got my first camera in 2004 an Olympus C50 Zoom, I enjoyed it so much I went out and bought myself a Canon EOS 300D, I now have upgraded to the Canon EOS 400D. To learn more I sat 3 nightsch...
Janet Walters
Hailing from Lincoln,I'm 54 years young & work as a Radiographer at the local County Hospital.
My first 'real' camera was a Nikon D70 which I bought in January '05.I have since added a Nikon D2X & a D300 to my kit,which I love.
My first photographic passion has to b...
Posted: 8 Feb 2007 - 07:55
All this HDr stuff is going straight over my head Patrick,although I do like the results I'm seeing.
I like the clarity here,lots to see.
Janet
I like the clarity here,lots to see.
Janet
Sean Mitchell
I'm keeping an up to date location blog of which locations I've been to and where I've taken shots from within those locations - feel free to have a look at seanmitchell.co.uk
I am web/database developer mainly programming in PHP and MySQL
I currently have:
Nikon...
Posted: 8 Feb 2007 - 13:53
Water looks very nice and velvety. The comp is also very good, HDR has worked very well for this one
Sean
Sean
Ken Mayled
Interested in photography since I was about fourteen.
Did a bit of freelance at one time. 95% of my images are now via digital cameras. I have several 35mm slr''s that get an occasional use. Lost count of the cameras I''ve used over the years.
Like a lot of people, m...
Greg Lazzaro
My two greatest passions in life are family and photography. Through family I get the courage to try new and exciting things, while through photography I get to experience nature at a much more personal level. Photography allows me to capture my experiences with natur...
Posted: 9 Feb 2007 - 02:44
What ever you are doing you sure are doing it up right, this is yet another brilliant piece of work! Hey I will be out your way on the 19th - 22nd of this month, unfortunately locked away in off-site meetings. Spot on! Click!!!
Greg
Greg
Posted: 9 Feb 2007 - 15:57
Stunning image Patrick, must catch up on your other "inland" images soon. Lovely example of HDR.
MikeA.
MikeA.
Dougie Salteri
I have been in photography all my working life, straight from school, and I still love it with a passion. Been retired now for a couple of years from newspapers, my work was my life's hobby. How lucky can that be?
Happily still learning about photography and how ea...
Posted: 9 Feb 2007 - 19:26
Remarkable work Patrick, this HDR is catching on I will try it soon.
All the very best
Dougie
All the very best
Dougie
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 25 Feb 2007 - 11:34
Spendid result, sorry to hear about you computer, bet you'r happy, soon the new one is 'online'.
Jan
Jan
Posted: 2 Mar 2007 - 14:24
Lots of echoing shapes and the detail make this a super shot. All things are a balance of Science and Art and you are perfecting that in this medium. Kind regards John
Posted: 7 Apr 2007 - 14:25
I've got to go with the "great HDR, not sure about the composition" gang here... I suspect that being able to read the text is what makes the difference...
Annette Field
I originally took up photography so that I could paint the views that I liked, giving me a good image to work from. Since getting my DSLR last year I haven't picked a single brush up, guess this means I am hooked.
Any spare time and money is now going on photography a...
Way much better, than your first HDR, Patrick, if I dare to say so...???
....though I know nothing about HDR thingy!
Jouko