My first HDR.

[o hey tyler]

I hate these images...

Why don't you tell us how you really feel?

 

[jamesbjenkins]

didnt know the timestamp was such a no no HEHE.
Point taken. its gone from today

This statement is just so bizarre to me.

Have you ---ever--- seen a professional photograph or piece of artwork with a timestamp on it?

Have you ever seen a legitimate professional post a picture from a G12? Great camera for personal use but.....

OP, there's a big difference between an HDR image, and a tonemapped image. Now, we've had about 12 million posts about what is and isn't HDR, so I'm not going there. However, for where you're at in your skills at this time, I'd recommend practicing the fundamentals of exposure, composition, color balance, etc. and wait until later to work on specialized techniques like HDR.

There are many issues with your posted image that affect its overall appeal. Most of them have nothing to do with HDR or tonemapping.

 

[Bynx]

Aaaaaahhhh, dont worry OP, even though the quality of your HDR is really quite poor and some people wont like the look of your image, most, even seasoned vets seem to post the same kind of stuff, so you fit in quite well. Here the attitude is quantity and definately NOT quality.

 

[nineoneeighttony]

What is the deal with people always tearing people apart on this forum!? This person is shooting with a G12, so obviously they are no professional, about 80% of people on here that tell people how crappy there images are are not professionals either. If this forum was made for professional only images then I would understand. This place could be a great opportunity for people to come and learn but every time someone post a image or ask a question everyone has to jump their ass like they are incompetent when in reality some of these people are just starting, ALL of you started somewhere, not one of you were born with a DSLR in your hand straight out of your mothers vagina shooting like a pro, so get off your high horse and stop being a bunch of F-ing D-bags!!!!!!!!!

 

[pixmedic]

Aaaaaahhhh, dont worry OP, even though the quality of your HDR is really quite poor and some people wont like the look of your image, most, even seasoned vets seem to post the same kind of stuff, so you fit in quite well. Here the attitude is quantity and definately NOT quality.

now see, I might be crazy, but I think Bynx does some of the best critiquing on the forum. He can get a little overprotective of his HDR criteria, but Ive always seen him offer instructions and suggestions to the OP on how to fix the photo, or how to reshoot it. He is definitely willing to teach people that are willing to learn, and willing to follow through and apply the lesson.

 

[nineoneeighttony]

I just want to clarify that that comment was not aimed at Bynx...

 

[jake337]

I see. But how do I set that on a g12? is it even possible?
That is a question i havent been able to find the answer to using google or canon.....

Can you shoot in "manual" mode? Can you set your camera to spot metering?

I believe you can so try this. Put your camera in "M" or "manual" mode.

1) Get a piece of paper and pen.
2) Look at the scene you wish to photograph.
3) Determine your aperture(Fstop) example=f8.
4) Meter the brightest area of the scene, right down the shutterspeed.
5) Meter the middle luminescence (medium brightness, lol).
6) Meter the darkest area of the scene, right down the shutterspeed.
7) Put your camera on a tripod and frame your composition.
8) Take a photo at each of the written shutterspeeds.
9) Combine exposures in post using desired software and edit to your personal taste.

 

[Bynx]

I just want to clarify that that comment was not aimed at Bynx...

It doesnt matter if you aimed it at me or not, you called members here f@cking douchebags. Ive reported your post and will see if the new order is taking place and if you will be dealt with accordingly.

 

[nineoneeighttony]

I just want to clarify that that comment was not aimed at Bynx...

It doesnt matter if you aimed it at me or not, you called members here f@cking douchebags. Ive reported your post and will see if the new order is taking place and if you will be dealt with accordingly.

It's not going to hurt my feelings any if the "DEAL" with me... You know it was the truth....

 

[Bynx]

While people may have ripped into a poor image I dont believe that there has ever been one single critic who ever called the OP a f@cking douchebag for posting it. Having just joined this site within 3 or 4 posts you called me an a$$. Now with a few more you are calling people f@cking douchebags. What next?

 

[nineoneeighttony]

See this is how you do it, well done Jake, you can tell someone how to do something without sounding like an arrogant TROLL

 

[manaheim]

Well, if it's not a matter of professional or not, why did you bring it up?

How else would you articulate "it"? And no I can't tell you what "it" is, or I would have said it differently, and yes you know exactly what "it" is.

I'll be honest, I'm being a little pointed with you because I haven't totally figured you out and some of your posts seem intended to just stir things up.