some HDR from today

some HDR from today · 03:42 AM

ok got up early this morning in hope of trying some HDR photo's 2 hours away but the weather played havoc with me so i did the best i could under the conditions

then went back into town and decided to have a play around a bit there... locals should recognise the beaches around the top of shelly bay in wellington NZ

and i'll throw this one into the fire basically because to me it looks like it's trying to back down the hill with the lean it's on... anyways else see it or is it only just me?

it also maybe a little to dark for my liking now that i've previewed it

cheers
Grant

roentarre · 02-14-2009, 04:30 AM

The first two shots are very striking with rich colour and contrast!

Beautiful!

fadzil karim · 02-14-2009, 04:35 AM

First 2 are good but preferred the 2nd one

jani · 02-14-2009, 05:46 AM

the one with rocks is my fave, it has real depth to it that draws you in. i always love how hdr brings out the colors and tones in water.

Lynn · 02-14-2009, 07:00 AM

Nice job on the HDR! It's really hard for me to keep from blowing out HDR pics, but you've done it really well! I kind of like the first one -- if only because of the understated richness in tone provided by the grass in front of the house.

Lynn

mithrandir · 02-14-2009, 08:01 AM

I liked all three. I would lighten the sky up in all three if I was doing the processing. I found the overdark sky to be a distraction.

**sureshgvv** · 02-14-2009, 09:12 AM

The second shot is outstanding!!!

**Sailor** · 02-14-2009, 09:31 AM

I like 'em all, Grant. Number 2 is very impressive.

Jer

Bramela · 02-14-2009, 01:09 PM

I am not a real HDR fan, but when well handled can come up very well.
I particularly like the first 2 shots, well done!

shed301 · 02-14-2009, 04:39 PM

thanks guys

JMR · 02-14-2009, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by shed301

ok got up early this morning in hope of trying some HDR photo's 2 hours away but the weather played havoc with me so i did the best i could under the conditions

then went back into town and decided to have a play around a bit there... locals should recognise the beaches around the top of shelly bay in wellington NZ

and i'll throw this one into the fire basically because to me it looks like it's trying to back down the hill with the lean it's on... anyways else see it or is it only just me?

it also maybe a little to dark for my liking now that i've previewed it

cheers
Grant

So you say the weather was playing havoc with you. You should be so lucky. Except in downpours, inclement weather always creates conditions for better images. no-1 is superb, HDR or not. It's a good composition and the quality of light enhances the landscape and the colours of the abandoned house.

The second and third images look a bit overdone to me, but I am sure you can work on them a bit.

JMR

cpopham · 02-14-2009, 09:37 PM

Love the first one, but the others are pretty awesome too.

Does the first one remind you a little of the Cadrona pub?

Arpe · 02-15-2009, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by cpopham

Does the first one remind you a little of the Cadrona pub?

IS that what it loked like by the time you left?

But yeah, it does a bit.

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cpopham Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auckland Posts: 553	Love the first one, but the others are pretty awesome too. Does the first one remind you a little of the Cadrona pub? Last edited by cpopham; 02-14-2009 at 09:44 PM.

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shed301 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: new zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 78 Original Poster	thanks guys

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JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	Originally posted by shed301 ok got up early this morning in hope of trying some HDR photo's 2 hours away but the weather played havoc with me so i did the best i could under the conditions then went back into town and decided to have a play around a bit there... locals should recognise the beaches around the top of shelly bay in wellington NZ and i'll throw this one into the fire basically because to me it looks like it's trying to back down the hill with the lean it's on... anyways else see it or is it only just me? it also maybe a little to dark for my liking now that i've previewed it cheers Grant So you say the weather was playing havoc with you. You should be so lucky. Except in downpours, inclement weather always creates conditions for better images. no-1 is superb, HDR or not. It's a good composition and the quality of light enhances the landscape and the colours of the abandoned house. The second and third images look a bit overdone to me, but I am sure you can work on them a bit. JMR

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Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by cpopham Does the first one remind you a little of the Cadrona pub? IS that what it loked like by the time you left? But yeah, it does a bit.