My latest HDR shots. Advice please

[mykez]

Hi guys I'm pretty new here. Just sharing my latest HDR pics. These will probably be terrible to most of you.

Try and ignore the lens flare, upon learning from that error I have ordered a hood hehe

Let me know what you think and how I can improve.


Breedon Church by smith_mike, on Flickr


Elvaston Castle Church by smith_mike, on Flickr


Elvaston Castle by smith_mike, on Flickr


Inside Breedon Church by smith_mike, on Flickr


Untitled by smith_mike, on Flickr


Untitled by smith_mike, on Flickr


Untitled by smith_mike, on Flickr


Untitled by smith_mike, on Flickr


Untitled by smith_mike, on Flickr


Untitled by smith_mike, on Flickr

 

[Bynx]

All I will say is your interior shots are much better than your outside shots. Try to control the fluorescent grass and the sooty grey clouds.

 

[KmH]

Learn how to hold the camera level. :thumbup:

That's way to many photos for specific C&C. I recommend you post 1 at a time. If you post more than 2 photos it is also helpful for reference if you number them.

 

[mykez]

All I will say is your interior shots are much better than your outside shots. Try to control the fluorescent grass and the sooty grey clouds.

rubbish aren't they lol practice makes perfect I guess

 

[tirediron]

All I will say is your interior shots are much better than your outside shots. Try to control the fluorescent grass and the sooty grey clouds.

rubbish aren't they lol practice makes perfect I guess

No, not rubbish; you can't learn without mistakes. Getting HDR "right" is something that takes a LOT of practice. Keep at it.

 

[zombiemann]

Learn to walk before you learn to crawl. Get the fundamentals of composition and exposure down, then try HDR. HDR can make good photos look great, but conversely it can make poorly shot photos look even worse. Get a tripod with a built in bubble level. Set your tripod up so it is nice and level, then attach the camera and compose your shot.

I wouldn't go so far as to say they are rubbish. A not so great attempt beats no attempt at all.

 

[mykez]

Thanks!

I have ordered a new tripod that has a bubble level and ball head, so hopefully that will help massively

I also ordered a bubble level shoe cover, wont be much use when im using the tripod but it was only a few bucks.

Ordered a camera backpack as well.

Will report back on my next attempts, I think its a novices regular problem overcooking the hdrs

 

[The Barbarian]

I have to say the flare in your first shot adds a bit of interest and mystery to the image. I like it. I also like that the windows aren't blown out.

 

[mykez]

I have to say the flare in your first shot adds a bit of interest and mystery to the image. I like it. I also like that the windows aren't blown out.

Thank you!

I can't seem to remove the ghosting/blown effect from around buildings that meet the sky, must be doing something wrong

 

[Designer]

mykez; It never ceases to amaze me that someone will spend a considerable amount of time on a photo and not even bother to straighten it. Them. All of them.

 

[mykez]

I was playing with effect rather than getting everything perfect