Bleak tree at Stoney Cross

[flyingseale]

I think I'm very lucky to drive past this location on my way home each day. I'd be interested in your opinions on these three versions.

Mike

1. As shot with +2EV ND grad. This is a jpeg straight from my D80, cropped and framed.

2. HDR made from 4 jpegs straight from the D80 - no grad used.

3. HDR made from the same 4 shots as #2, but using the RAW files. Lack of watermark means I bought the s/w today

 

[JDS]

These are all very nice - I like the warmer tone of the foreground in your second the best.

 

[ShootHoops]

Great shots. I can't even pick a favorite!

 

[flyingseale]

Great shots. I can't even pick a favorite!

Thanks. Like JDS, my fave is #2 because of the rich colours. I have printed #3 and the colours on paper are very similar to #2

 

[ashfordphoto]

I like 1. The tree being dark makes a better statement for me than the rich colors of the sky. I like the emotion in 1 - - in the other 2 I don't get that same feeling.

 

[lostprophet]

they are all beautiful shots but I just prefer the colour in the 2nd shot

 

[woodsac]

Nice comparisons.

I also like the colors and open shadows of #2. Maybe burning the tree just a tad would make it a little more dramatic?

 

[flyingseale]

Nice comparisons.

I also like the colors and open shadows of #2. Maybe burning the tree just a tad would make it a little more dramatic?

Is this something I can do in photomatix?

 

[uberben]

Stunning is the only word I can think of. 2nd one is my Fav.

 

[AIRIC]

#2 looks very nice.


Eric