HDR photography

[hobogato]

anyone else tried to do it?

here is a tutorial:
http://www.instructables.com/id/HDR-photos-with-the-GIMP/#step1

here is my first attempt(click for high res)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/hdr2tree1024x768.jpg (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/hdr2tree.jpg)

[stoneroller]

Did you use GIMP or something else?

A friend's site showing the potential of the technique http://robertametcalfe.com/galleryindex.php

[hobogato]

i used gimp2. it really was easy. i think more appropriate subject would have shown the process off more. i want to try it with a tank shot and some landscape shots next.

[CoryDude]

Yeah Ace, I think you need something with a better color and light range to show it off more.

I wish I had known about this this past weekend. I was in Llano taking some time lapsed shots down by the river with a tripod. It would have been real easy just to take a few extra underexposed/overexposed shots.

Side note, nice acoustic guitar collection. I even think I see a 4 stringer back there.

[hobogato]

yep, that is the bass i made from texas woods a few years ago.

i am looking forward to seeing everyone try this. if you do a search for it you will come across some incredible pics.

[tony]

bad lighting, same subject


http://www.tonyled.com/tph/tree/tree1.jpg

[Pennies2Cents]

I really want to try this.. Hoping I can squeeze the time in during work hours... :)

[ErikH]

There is a setting on my wifes camera that takes three pics for that purpose. We tried it a few times, will have to dig up the pics...

[hobogato]

yeah, my camera has the same setting, but the default range was too small. i need to find the manual or just mess with it to change it. for this one i just manually changed the exposure and took three seperate shots.

[stoneroller]

I bet a custom bass made of TX wood would look good in HDR...

[zerreissen]

My D90 has a bracketing option that you can use for HDR, I have a few successful attempts after many hours of playing around with it, I'll have to see if I can dig them up. I need to play around with it again, just haven't had time with finishing up school, planning for a wedding, and breaking in a new (to us) house.

[TaknByD]

Here is my contribution to the HDR thread... I've been shooting HDR for a while now... Found this place about 10 minutes away from my house. I love the country settings out here... This was 3 seperate exposures. I added some texture within the post processing to give it the look I was looking for, so the grainy feel is there for personal preference. It is also number two of my 365 project. :D

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/ditzieg13/002-For-Web.jpg

[CoryDude]

Good God almight that looks beautiful!

[Kristy]

Whoa! You just took it up a notch or three. Looks incredible! So what is this 365 project?

[TaknByD]

It's one of the hardest things to do within photography, I think anyway... It's a picture a day. It is kind of a pain due to the fact that you have to have some good solid vision to make a nice project out of it. To be honest, it's a real pain in the butt trying to figure out what to shoot. It sounds a lot easier than it really is... But I'm glad that you guys are digging it... I will post more if I do anymore HDR. You can check out my flickr, facebook, ect... :D

[Regric25]

What do you use for post processing? That shot is AMAZING! I love the gritty look. :)

[hobogato]

wow!!

[TaknByD]

I use Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS5. They are great things to have if you are serious about photography or graphic design. To get the gritty look I just used a High Pass filter over it. I did it multiple times to get the effect that I was going for. I'm glad that people are digging it because I was starting to feel that perhaps I had went a little too far. Thanks for all the wonderful complements. I love to hear what people think of my work. :D

[txav8r]

That is an Awesome picture!!!

[RayAllen]

Really is a great picture. Looks like the sky is on fire.

[TaknByD]

Thanks guys for the awesome complements. Glad you guys dig it. Here are a couple more HDR photos for you HDR fanatics. Both of these were done with 5 different exposure settings.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/ditzieg13/SanAntonioRiverWalk.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/ditzieg13/HDRFarmTruck1of1-1.jpg

[TaknByD]

Oh and those were taken when I first started in photography so they are not the best. But they are HDR. :D

[txav8r]

I love the second one! It looks like a painting!

[SoLiD]

Well Just WOW!!! If those are what pictures are supposed to look like then I'm doing something wrong. Nice HDR Photos D. :)

[TaknByD]

Thanks guys. I'm really glad that you are digging my work. Makes it worth going out and taking photos.

Here is yet another HDR photo I did for my 365 project today. Let me know what you guys think... :D

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/ditzieg13/IMG_3853_HDR.jpg

[SoLiD]

Stunning!!! You got talent mate. :thumbsup:

[hobogato]

great pics!

[Regric25]

Alright Dustin and Daniele! Now you are just showing off. LOL :P Seriously though I was checking out your Flickr page and you are amazing. I sent you a PM.

[CoryDude]

Alright Dustin and Daniele! Now you are just showing off. LOL :P Seriously though I was checking out your Flickr page and you are amazing. I sent you a PM.

I know Rick. Always nice to see something to strive for and be put back in your place. Seriously, y'all need to check out his flickr page. There are some really nice shots on there.

[TaknByD]

Alright Dustin and Daniele! Now you are just showing off. LOL :P Seriously though I was checking out your Flickr page and you are amazing. I sent you a PM.

LOL, Thanks guys for all of the great comments. I am just trying to show off what HDR can look like. Everything I learned about photography has been all self taught. Most of what I learned is from the internet via Youtube or photography forums. I read read read and I practice practice practice. What is funny is I am my own worst critic. I like to hear what people think of my work so I can better myself. So stop being so **** nice and tell me the bad stuff you guys see...

Regreic25, I didn't get a PM from you so try again or email me at taknbyd@gmail.com.

If anyone is interested about learning what I know maybe we can do a little get together for like a photo walk or something... :D

[TaknByD]

Another HDR I did of a wall downtown...

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/ditzieg13/007.jpg

[TaknByD]

Okay so here is another HDR out of my 365 I took today... Gave it a desaturated look... Check it out...

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/ditzieg13/025.jpg

[txg8gxp]

looks great.

[apedroza]

Hey Dustin,
What program are you using to edit your pics??

[TaknByD]

Mainly Light Room 3 and Photoshop CS5... Sometimes I'll still go back and use PhotoMatix for my HDRs but CS5 has a much better layout and algorithm than CS4 so... Sometimes I will use textures as well to give it a different look or feel... I just really play with it until I like it. I usually never like it, so after playing with it for a while I decide to just be done with it. LoL... Here is what it looked like before and after...

BEFORE:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/ditzieg13/IMG_4534.jpg

AFTER:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/ditzieg13/025.jpg

You will notice also that I took out the power lines. I didn't want them in my shot because I wanted to keep it old looking. Esecially that big ol' thing on the right I took out. Just took your eye away from the overall shot. At least that is my opinion... :D

[wolff809]

Those are amazing I really want to get into HDR photos

[Regric25]

Alright folks I can finally share a couple of HDR images I took in the last couple of weeks. There are many different ways to use HDR. One way is to make a realistic immage look very detailed and the other is meant to blur the line between photo and graphic. I provided one of each. Let me know what you think. These are my first ones and I still have LOTS of practice ahead of me.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/DSC_0002_3_4_tonemapped.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/DSC_0007_8_9_tonemapped.jpg

[hobogato]

nice rick! i need to dust the camera off and start shooting again too

[Kristy]

Love that first shot Rick! Where is it taken?

[Regric25]

Love that first shot Rick! Where is it taken?

Thanks! It was taken at Hemisfair Park. I did an engagement shoot down there last Sunday.

[Kristy]

NICE! I knew I recognized the spot but just couldn't place it!

[Regric25]

It's really beautiful there!

[grouch]

Amazing pictures you need to get a portfolio together and get into the buisness.

[rrasco]

Nice photos everyone.

I like HDR photos because of the extreme contrast. I more or less like the ones that look like paintings, out of real objects. I like showing them to people and telling them it's a real photo. They never believe me. I've been meaning to shoot some of these since I got my DSLR, but I have not yet. Landscape, old architecture, and vehicles are my favorite HDR subjects.

[Regric25]

Amazing pictures you need to get a portfolio together and get into the buisness.

Grouch I recently started a business. I am looking at maybe getting a sponsorship here on MAAST. I started up ARCC Photography (see link in signature). I specialize in fine art prints and pet photography. Check it out and let me know what you think! You can also like my facebook fan page from the website. :D