Two Melbourne HDR Scapes

[fokker]

1. North Point Boat Ramp

f/22, ISO 50, 3-shot HDR at 10s, 3s, and 1s exposures with 8-stop GND filter and two CPL filters

IMG_8652_3_4_tonemapped by rattyboy, on Flickr


2. The Red Shed, Port Melbourne

f/22, ISO 50, 3-shot HDR

red shed by rattyboy, on Flickr


Let me know your thoughts and C&C's :mrgreen:

 

[480sparky67 66]

Seems the dark areas are still too dark, at least to me. The lower left of the rocks, and under the eaves of the shed, should reveal some detail. But that's just me, I guess.

But they're still great HDRs, though. Not overcooked.

 

[fokker]

Seems the dark areas are still too dark, at least to me. The lower left of the rocks, and under the eaves of the shed, should reveal some detail. But that's just me, I guess.

But they're still great HDRs, though. Not overcooked.

You're right that there are still dark areas, but I find that the 'overcooked' look is easier to avoid if you have some dark patches.

 

[misstwinklytoes]

I really like them. They don't scream HDR but I do like them.

 

[DennyCrane]

This is the kind of HDR I like. It's properly used, to extend the dynamic range of the picture, so details are good in bright areas as well as shadows ...as opposed to tonemapping to the point of looking cartoonish. Well done.

 

[MWG]

looks fantastic, great work!

 

[Corvphotography]

I love them both. i think you did a great job.

 

[willis_927]

#2 is a really nice shot. Wall hanger imo.

 

[fokker]

Thanks guys!

By the way, these were shot using one of these tripods:

Which fits easily in my camera bag and cost me next to nothing. To anyone who needs a tripod and is either on a budget or doesn't like lugging around a big tripod, these are pretty handy!

 

[g-fi]

These are great! #1 is particularly nice, I prefer HDRs that aren't over the top so these look great to me. I think the little bit of haloing around the front of the red building in #2 is a little distracting, but it's not a deal breaker. Good job!