Different Strokes

[Ray Hines]

I finally got out and about a little today, but the light was crap. I decided to take a few hand held, 3 shot HDR, landscapes. I've given them all a different treatment in Photomatix Pro 4.1.

This first one taken in Kingsbridge, Devon, UK has a bog standard Enhancer - Default and looks, to me, fairly natural and un HDR.

This next one was taken from the same place but I thought I'd give it a Monochrome treatment as it suited the light.

The next two were taken just along the coast at Beesands and I've been a bit heavier with the treatment. The first one has had a 3rd Party 'Natural' treatment. It has it's good and bad points. Good, it brings out the rocks, Bad, it's too blue.

Now this last one, was rubbish so I treated it to the full force of another 3rd Party preset called 'Base HQ'. It's very noisy bit also very atmospheric.

All have had a little sharpening in Photoshop.

Any comments are welcome and don't be afraid to say "I don't like it" it is HDR after all.

 

[dennybeall]

Strange I know, but I like the last one. The second is interesting, I'd like to see it a little brighter.

 

[Ray Hines]

Denny(?) it is strange isn't it. I like it but I know I shouldn't Here's the B&W one lightened a little, it is only a little as much more washed it out to much. The second is #1 darkened using levels, which I think is better.