Pentax HDR

Ubuntu_user · 07-03-2011, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by newmikey

Thanks! It is a composite of 5 shots with 1.5 stops difference, tonemapped and all so it definitely qualifies as HDR. It is just the tonemapping operator I use most that succeeds in keeping a "natural" look while still accomplishing an effect that cannot be had with regular processing. The "correctly" exposed shot of this series f.i. has the whitewash upper part of the building almost without texture and the doorway in deep shadow.

I do try to limit myself where it comes to how natural the outcome should look and sometimes I go a bit further than other times. A couple of extreme examples below with two shots tonemapped in a slightly more "grungy" way and the others as natural as possible, almost like using a graduated ND when shooting:

Absolutely love your shots. I'm not real big into the overdone HDR stuff, but these images make me want to give it a try.

I've tried HDR's in Photoshop, but I could never turn out anything good. Maybe Photomatrix is what I need.

**newmikey** · 07-03-2011, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by Ubuntu_user

Absolutely love your shots. I'm not real big into the overdone HDR stuff, but these images make me want to give it a try.

I've tried HDR's in Photoshop, but I could never turn out anything good. Maybe Photomatrix is what I need.

If you really do use Ubuntu, give LuminanceHDR a try. (available on Windows as well as it is cross-platform)

Ubuntu_user · 07-03-2011, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by newmikey

If you really do use Ubuntu, give LuminanceHDR a try. (available on Windows as well as it is cross-platform)

Thanks!

philbaum · 07-03-2011, 12:53 PM

I always liked this first shot. 12mm shot standing very close to the lamp post with a tripod. The challenge was to get the shooting done before any boat or ferry came into the marina area - setting the whole walkway system to shaking

This Manette Bridge view taken in Jan 2010 in Washington state is now a historical memory. There is now a new bridge about 10 feet in front of it and this summer, demolition of the old bridge will start. When Henri Cartier Bresson said that photographers were historians, it seems to be our fate

wray · 07-03-2011, 04:36 PM

I like all of them a lot, ChrisJ. Good use of the technology.

To everyone: What do you think is the best software for one-shot RAW HDR?

bobell69 · 07-03-2011, 08:13 PM

I've started to play around with HDR., here is one from the back deck

adr1an · 07-03-2011, 09:06 PM

Fantastic shots... I enjoy the new angles HDR can give you to take images places not as easily possible before. I also like how it does, when well done, render a scene far closer to what you'd see with your own eyes...
I wont share any of my poor attempts, since I've really just dabbled in it so far...

Although I am amused by how 'irked' some people are by HDR....

Bobell69; How functional is that lighthouse! that looks tops for a 'back deck' view LOL!

kwetiaw · 07-04-2011, 08:30 PM

Sydney Yesterday Afternoon

Trig · 07-05-2011, 06:42 AM

I love HDR and make no apologies for my liberal use for it

wray · 07-06-2011, 04:54 AM

Great pictures, Trig. And I agree that there is no reason to apologize for using it however it fits ones photographic vision.

**DRabbit** · 07-06-2011, 07:30 AM

Amazing photos Trig... the one of the kids is fantastic!

**newmikey** · 07-06-2011, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by DRabbit

Amazing photos Trig... the one of the kids is fantastic!

I ditto that! And the one of the church/cathedral!

philbaum · 07-06-2011, 08:47 AM

Frank,
A very good series. the kids is a great image, and the photo of the dental chair is probably every dental phobic's nightmare. Really good work!!

pTom · 07-06-2011, 06:09 PM

may thanks to Pentax K-5 shooters !
Your HDR pictures are amazing ! I love to see them more and more ...

pTom · 07-06-2011, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by ChrisJ

I do more photographic one too, the subject lent itself to a more 'severe' treatment. Most of mine look like this

and this

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Chris

I donot think I can see this most beautiful botanic garden in the real world !

07-03-2011, 04:36 PM	#50
wray New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13	I like all of them a lot, ChrisJ. Good use of the technology. To everyone: What do you think is the best software for one-shot RAW HDR? Last edited by wray; 07-03-2011 at 04:46 PM.

07-03-2011, 08:13 PM	#51
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	HDR I've started to play around with HDR., here is one from the back deck Attached Images

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07-03-2011, 10:37 AM	#46
Ubuntu_user Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,545	Originally posted by newmikey Thanks! It is a composite of 5 shots with 1.5 stops difference, tonemapped and all so it definitely qualifies as HDR. It is just the tonemapping operator I use most that succeeds in keeping a "natural" look while still accomplishing an effect that cannot be had with regular processing. The "correctly" exposed shot of this series f.i. has the whitewash upper part of the building almost without texture and the doorway in deep shadow. I do try to limit myself where it comes to how natural the outcome should look and sometimes I go a bit further than other times. A couple of extreme examples below with two shots tonemapped in a slightly more "grungy" way and the others as natural as possible, almost like using a graduated ND when shooting: Absolutely love your shots. I'm not real big into the overdone HDR stuff, but these images make me want to give it a try. I've tried HDR's in Photoshop, but I could never turn out anything good. Maybe Photomatrix is what I need.

07-03-2011, 11:27 AM	#47
newmikey Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,287	Originally posted by Ubuntu_user Absolutely love your shots. I'm not real big into the overdone HDR stuff, but these images make me want to give it a try. I've tried HDR's in Photoshop, but I could never turn out anything good. Maybe Photomatrix is what I need. If you really do use Ubuntu, give LuminanceHDR a try. (available on Windows as well as it is cross-platform)

07-03-2011, 12:52 PM	#48
Ubuntu_user Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,545	Originally posted by newmikey If you really do use Ubuntu, give LuminanceHDR a try. (available on Windows as well as it is cross-platform) Thanks!

07-03-2011, 12:53 PM	#49
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	I always liked this first shot. 12mm shot standing very close to the lamp post with a tripod. The challenge was to get the shooting done before any boat or ferry came into the marina area - setting the whole walkway system to shaking This Manette Bridge view taken in Jan 2010 in Washington state is now a historical memory. There is now a new bridge about 10 feet in front of it and this summer, demolition of the old bridge will start. When Henri Cartier Bresson said that photographers were historians, it seems to be our fate

07-03-2011, 09:06 PM	#52
adr1an Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 739	Fantastic shots... I enjoy the new angles HDR can give you to take images places not as easily possible before. I also like how it does, when well done, render a scene far closer to what you'd see with your own eyes... I wont share any of my poor attempts, since I've really just dabbled in it so far... Although I am amused by how 'irked' some people are by HDR.... Bobell69; How functional is that lighthouse! that looks tops for a 'back deck' view LOL!

07-04-2011, 08:30 PM	#53
kwetiaw Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 174	Sydney Yesterday Afternoon

07-05-2011, 06:42 AM	#54
Trig Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Acushnet, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 211	I love HDR and make no apologies for my liberal use for it

07-06-2011, 04:54 AM	#55
wray New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13	Great pictures, Trig. And I agree that there is no reason to apologize for using it however it fits ones photographic vision.

07-06-2011, 07:30 AM	#56
DRabbit Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 593	Amazing photos Trig... the one of the kids is fantastic!

07-06-2011, 08:25 AM	#57
newmikey Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,287	Originally posted by DRabbit Amazing photos Trig... the one of the kids is fantastic! I ditto that! And the one of the church/cathedral!

07-06-2011, 08:47 AM	#58
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Frank, A very good series. the kids is a great image, and the photo of the dental chair is probably every dental phobic's nightmare. Really good work!!

07-06-2011, 06:09 PM	#59
pTom Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 77	may thanks to Pentax K-5 shooters ! Your HDR pictures are amazing ! I love to see them more and more ...

07-06-2011, 06:24 PM	#60
pTom Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 77	Originally posted by ChrisJ I do more photographic one too, the subject lent itself to a more 'severe' treatment. Most of mine look like this and this [/url][/IMG] Chris I donot think I can see this most beautiful botanic garden in the real world !