Mustang HDR near a lake

[mjhoward]

All the sliders were maxed out. It seems as if this isn't even HDR but rather a tone-mapped single exposure instead. HDR would have brought out at least some detail in the shadows in the trees. I'm guessing the highlights weren't a problem because of the heavy clouds.

"It seems"? Well, it might seem like that. Then again, he clearly stated that it was five images. Maybe you could've commented on that? Like PLanetStarbucks said, as a matter of civility you should offer up some critique if you think something isn't good. "Not good" could easily mean you think the image is "amazingly great"...

Yes it "seems"... I say that because it is an image and I wasn't standing over his shoulder as this was produced. Are you one of these fellas that likes to get tangled up in semantics games or something? What about him stating that 5 images was used would warrant a comment? As I said, if it was supposed to be an HDR, I would think that the shadows in the trees and car grille would have detail as those seem to be the only areas where the DR of a single exposure wouldn't be adequate. Otherwise, tonemapping a single exposure would accomplish the same thing.

I probably should have just said "It's excellent put it in a gallery!"

 

[Steve5D]

Are you one of these fellas that likes to get tangled up in semantics games or something?

No, I'm one of those people who believe that it's kinda' pointless to post things like "Not good" without pointing out why it's not good...

 

[pab]

All the sliders were maxed out. It seems as if this isn't even HDR but rather a tone-mapped single exposure instead. HDR would have brought out at least some detail in the shadows in the trees. I'm guessing the highlights weren't a problem because of the heavy clouds.

"It seems"? Well, it might seem like that. Then again, he clearly stated that it was five images. Maybe you could've commented on that? Like PLanetStarbucks said, as a matter of civility you should offer up some critique if you think something isn't good. "Not good" could easily mean you think the image is "amazingly great"...

Yes it "seems"... I say that because it is an image and I wasn't standing over his shoulder as this was produced. Are you one of these fellas that likes to get tangled up in semantics games or something? What about him stating that 5 images was used would warrant a comment? As I said, if it was supposed to be an HDR, I would think that the shadows in the trees and car grille would have detail as those seem to be the only areas where the DR of a single exposure wouldn't be adequate. Otherwise, tonemapping a single exposure would accomplish the same thing.

I probably should have just said "It's excellent put it in a gallery!"

I rent a small building downtown. If I post up more pictures can you advise me on which other ones I should put in my gallery?? LoL


I kid.. I kid

 

[mjhoward]

"It seems"? Well, it might seem like that. Then again, he clearly stated that it was five images. Maybe you could've commented on that? Like PLanetStarbucks said, as a matter of civility you should offer up some critique if you think something isn't good. "Not good" could easily mean you think the image is "amazingly great"...

Yes it "seems"... I say that because it is an image and I wasn't standing over his shoulder as this was produced. Are you one of these fellas that likes to get tangled up in semantics games or something? What about him stating that 5 images was used would warrant a comment? As I said, if it was supposed to be an HDR, I would think that the shadows in the trees and car grille would have detail as those seem to be the only areas where the DR of a single exposure wouldn't be adequate. Otherwise, tonemapping a single exposure would accomplish the same thing.

I probably should have just said "It's excellent put it in a gallery!"

I rent a small building downtown. If I post up more pictures can you advise me on which other ones I should put in my gallery?? LoL


I kid.. I kid

THANK YOU! I'm so glad to see someone with a sense of humor and that doesn't get all butt hurt if someone disagrees or happens to dislike one of their photos. Most people that post on here looking for critique, it "seems", are just looking for 'yes' men and for everyone to tell them their s#it don't stink. It's refreshing really. BTW, the overcooked look just isn't my cup of tea. Some people like it, some don't... I just happen to be one of the ones that don't.

 

[pab]

It's all good. My meds keep me from feeling emotions . I am here on this site for the follow reasons
1) to learn
2) to have fun
3) to share my photos, get some c&c

I guess above all I enjoyed the photo. It was done originally in a very toned down version. But because of the color of the cars actual paint (sterling gray metallic) over doing it pulled a really cool chromatic look out of the paint making it look reflective.

Thanks again, all opinions are welcome

 

[mjhoward]

It's all good. My meds keep me from feeling emotions . I am here on this site for the follow reasons
1) to learn
2) to have fun
3) to share my photos, get some c&c

I guess above all I enjoyed the photo. It was done originally in a very toned down version. But because of the color of the cars actual paint (sterling gray metallic) over doing it pulled a really cool chromatic look out of the paint making it look reflective.

Thanks again, all opinions are welcome

If you only like the way the car turned out in it, why not try using the magnetic laso tool to create a new layer of only the car and put a less 'cooked' version of the rest of the scene behind it? Then you get the look of the car you like with a more realistic background.