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**blackcloudbrew** · 05-31-2012, 10:10 AM

Dave those are nice but I'm seeing some graying in both shots and the first one shows haloing along the sky / mountain edge. I assume you are using Photomatix. I suggest that you try a number of the presets to see what looks good. You can also try the selective fusion process which combines 2 images that you choose. while I occasionally grunge out on HDR, I prefer HDR images that don't look over processed and don't look like HDR. See my Hawaiian shots above. I typically use either 3 or 5 images bracketed +/- 1ev but I vary that too. If the light is strong I'll to 3 images +/1ev hand held, if I want the widest range possible I'll go with 5 images +/-2ev on a tripod. I shoot a number of shots to be sure to get the right one. Regardless the number and amount bracketed are starting places. Your shots look like they need some further work, I'd try to get that grayness out of them and try different alignment options. $0.02USD.

daacon · 05-31-2012, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

Dave those are nice but I'm seeing some graying in both shots and the first one shows haloing along the sky / mountain edge. I assume you are using Photomatix. I suggest that you try a number of the presets to see what looks good. You can also try the selective fusion process which combines 2 images that you choose. while I occasionally grunge out on HDR, I prefer HDR images that don't look over processed and don't look like HDR. See my Hawaiian shots above. I typically use either 3 or 5 images bracketed +/- 1ev but I vary that too. If the light is strong I'll to 3 images +/1ev hand held, if I want the widest range possible I'll go with 5 images +/-2ev on a tripod. I shoot a number of shots to be sure to get the right one. Regardless the number and amount bracketed are starting places. Your shots look like they need some further work, I'd try to get that grayness out of them and try different alignment options. $0.02USD.

Thanks I will play with them

ruggiex · 05-31-2012, 10:26 AM

one from this past weekend

Trig · 05-31-2012, 10:29 AM - **3 Likes**

A few more for the thread:

GeoJerry · 05-31-2012, 10:37 AM

Dave, not that I claim to be an expert (only been at it since January), but I have been using three exposures at -2, 0, +2 EV for just about all my HDR's. This does seem to work better in the few tests I ran, but mainly I use these exposures because it was recommended by both Photomatix in their FAQ and by Trey Ratcliff, a well known HDR guru (stuckincustoms.com) who both know a lot more than I do about the subject. I think for example if you had used a -2 EV input in the first picture you might have eliminated some of the blown out white bits in the clouds and mountain peaks (really like this picture btw!). I only use 5 inputs in extreme contrast situations, and in those cases I might use -3, -1.5, 0, +1.5, +3. I've programmed my "User" setting on the exposure mode dial for exposure bracketing at -2, 0, +2, so that when I see a subject I think might make a good HDR, I just select the "User" setting, otherwise I mostly keep it on P. Hope that helps.

Anvh · 05-31-2012, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by riff

I have observed that there is a need for some minimum level of dynamic range to produce a pleasing HDR/tonemapped image. Based on both images I have done and images in this thread I believe the K5 can contain enough DR in a single RAW to produce exceptionally fine HDR images. I don't recall anyone ever indicating an image must contain x stops of DR to be HDR, though this may be true. Anyway I'm not so interested in the terminology as the results and these images are welcome and appreciated.

Are we talking about true HDR images or images that look like or are compressed HDR (those we see here).

I can tell you that non of the images here look like the real HDRs i've at home simply because JPEG can't handle the range and neither can the monitor and that's the problem we are facing.

daacon · 05-31-2012, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Dave, not that I claim to be an expert (only been at it since January), but I have been using three exposures at -2, 0, +2 EV for just about all my HDR's. This does seem to work better in the few tests I ran, but mainly I use these exposures because it was recommended by both Photomatix in their FAQ and by Trey Ratcliff, a well known HDR guru (stuckincustoms.com) who both know a lot more than I do about the subject. I think for example if you had used a -2 EV input in the first picture you might have eliminated some of the blown out white bits in the clouds and mountain peaks (really like this picture btw!). I only use 5 inputs in extreme contrast situations, and in those cases I might use -3, -1.5, 0, +1.5, +3. I've programmed my "User" setting on the exposure mode dial for exposure bracketing at -2, 0, +2, so that when I see a subject I think might make a good HDR, I just select the "User" setting, otherwise I mostly keep it on P. Hope that helps.

THanks Yeah I need all the advice I can get maybe get out tonight and try a few.

riff · 06-01-2012, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by ruggiex

one from this past weekend

Masted confusion, lovely shot

Originally posted by Trig

A few more for the thread:

Excellent, Al Capone's Cell is my favorite from this group followed by Quincy Market Audience.

riff · 06-01-2012, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by Anvh

Are we talking about true HDR images or images that look like or are compressed HDR (those we see here).
I can tell you that non of the images here look like the real HDRs i've at home simply because JPEG can't handle the range and neither can the monitor and that's the problem we are facing.

elifino (just like it sounds) what 'we' are talking about

No JPG, no monitor or printer I am aware of can display a true HDR image so we look at tonemapped or exposure fusion or layers and masks or...

riff · 06-01-2012, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by daacon

THanks Yeah I need all the advice I can get maybe get out tonight and try a few.

The excellent FAQ at FAQ about HDR photography software Photomatix - Tone Mapping, HDR images creation and Exposure Fusion goes into a fair bit about how many exposures and intervals. Additionally the gallery contains images made with very high frame numbers as well as from single raws. Overall +-2 seems a good place to be as GeoGerry said.

riff · 06-01-2012, 04:14 PM - **1 Like**

One from last summer, we had wild weather and exceptionally skies. A deserted beach after a hard rain, someone had made male and female effigies in the sand. A single set of tracks walk toward the light, I should have shot more images. This is from -2 -1 0 +1 +2.

GeoJerry · 06-01-2012, 04:32 PM

Originally posted by riff

Excellent, Al Capone's Cell is my favorite from this group followed by Quincy Market Audience.

Exactly my preferences. Great stuff, Trig! Can you comment on your technique/equipment?

GeoJerry · 06-01-2012, 04:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by riff

One from last summer, we had wild weather and exceptionally skies. A deserted beach after a hard rain, someone had made male and female effigies in the sand. A single set of tracks walk toward the light, I should have shot more images. This is from -2 -1 0 +1 +2.

Very sinister and moody, I like it. Where is it? I like the very subtle glow on the horizon, which adds a bit of cheer to an otherwise foreboding environment.

And now for something completely different:

daacon · 06-01-2012, 05:30 PM

some of the presets with minor tweaking .....single shot saved 5 times +-1EV

BW HDR Treatment

Color HDR Treatment

daacon · 06-01-2012, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by riff

One from last summer, we had wild weather and exceptionally skies. A deserted beach after a hard rain, someone had made male and female effigies in the sand. A single set of tracks walk toward the light, I should have shot more images. This is from -2 -1 0 +1 +2.

Don't think I have ever seen such a straight shoreline

Great shot.

06-01-2012, 04:09 PM	#190
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon THanks Yeah I need all the advice I can get maybe get out tonight and try a few. The excellent FAQ at FAQ about HDR photography software Photomatix - Tone Mapping, HDR images creation and Exposure Fusion goes into a fair bit about how many exposures and intervals. Additionally the gallery contains images made with very high frame numbers as well as from single raws. Overall +-2 seems a good place to be as GeoGerry said. Last edited by riff; 06-01-2012 at 09:01 PM.

06-01-2012, 04:14 PM - 1 Like	#191
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408 Original Poster	One from last summer, we had wild weather and exceptionally skies. A deserted beach after a hard rain, someone had made male and female effigies in the sand. A single set of tracks walk toward the light, I should have shot more images. This is from -2 -1 0 +1 +2. Attached Images

06-01-2012, 04:32 PM	#192
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Originally posted by riff Excellent, Al Capone's Cell is my favorite from this group followed by Quincy Market Audience. Exactly my preferences. Great stuff, Trig! Can you comment on your technique/equipment? Last edited by GeoJerry; 06-01-2012 at 04:45 PM.

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05-31-2012, 10:10 AM	#181
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Dave those are nice but I'm seeing some graying in both shots and the first one shows haloing along the sky / mountain edge. I assume you are using Photomatix. I suggest that you try a number of the presets to see what looks good. You can also try the selective fusion process which combines 2 images that you choose. while I occasionally grunge out on HDR, I prefer HDR images that don't look over processed and don't look like HDR. See my Hawaiian shots above. I typically use either 3 or 5 images bracketed +/- 1ev but I vary that too. If the light is strong I'll to 3 images +/1ev hand held, if I want the widest range possible I'll go with 5 images +/-2ev on a tripod. I shoot a number of shots to be sure to get the right one. Regardless the number and amount bracketed are starting places. Your shots look like they need some further work, I'd try to get that grayness out of them and try different alignment options. $0.02USD.

05-31-2012, 10:15 AM	#182
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew Dave those are nice but I'm seeing some graying in both shots and the first one shows haloing along the sky / mountain edge. I assume you are using Photomatix. I suggest that you try a number of the presets to see what looks good. You can also try the selective fusion process which combines 2 images that you choose. while I occasionally grunge out on HDR, I prefer HDR images that don't look over processed and don't look like HDR. See my Hawaiian shots above. I typically use either 3 or 5 images bracketed +/- 1ev but I vary that too. If the light is strong I'll to 3 images +/1ev hand held, if I want the widest range possible I'll go with 5 images +/-2ev on a tripod. I shoot a number of shots to be sure to get the right one. Regardless the number and amount bracketed are starting places. Your shots look like they need some further work, I'd try to get that grayness out of them and try different alignment options. $0.02USD. Thanks I will play with them

05-31-2012, 10:26 AM	#183
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	one from this past weekend

05-31-2012, 10:29 AM - 3 Likes	#184
Trig Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Acushnet, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 211	A few more for the thread:

05-31-2012, 10:37 AM	#185
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Dave, not that I claim to be an expert (only been at it since January), but I have been using three exposures at -2, 0, +2 EV for just about all my HDR's. This does seem to work better in the few tests I ran, but mainly I use these exposures because it was recommended by both Photomatix in their FAQ and by Trey Ratcliff, a well known HDR guru (stuckincustoms.com) who both know a lot more than I do about the subject. I think for example if you had used a -2 EV input in the first picture you might have eliminated some of the blown out white bits in the clouds and mountain peaks (really like this picture btw!). I only use 5 inputs in extreme contrast situations, and in those cases I might use -3, -1.5, 0, +1.5, +3. I've programmed my "User" setting on the exposure mode dial for exposure bracketing at -2, 0, +2, so that when I see a subject I think might make a good HDR, I just select the "User" setting, otherwise I mostly keep it on P. Hope that helps.

05-31-2012, 11:10 AM	#186
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	Originally posted by riff I have observed that there is a need for some minimum level of dynamic range to produce a pleasing HDR/tonemapped image. Based on both images I have done and images in this thread I believe the K5 can contain enough DR in a single RAW to produce exceptionally fine HDR images. I don't recall anyone ever indicating an image must contain x stops of DR to be HDR, though this may be true. Anyway I'm not so interested in the terminology as the results and these images are welcome and appreciated. Are we talking about true HDR images or images that look like or are compressed HDR (those we see here). I can tell you that non of the images here look like the real HDRs i've at home simply because JPEG can't handle the range and neither can the monitor and that's the problem we are facing.

05-31-2012, 11:10 AM	#187
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Originally posted by GeoJerry Dave, not that I claim to be an expert (only been at it since January), but I have been using three exposures at -2, 0, +2 EV for just about all my HDR's. This does seem to work better in the few tests I ran, but mainly I use these exposures because it was recommended by both Photomatix in their FAQ and by Trey Ratcliff, a well known HDR guru (stuckincustoms.com) who both know a lot more than I do about the subject. I think for example if you had used a -2 EV input in the first picture you might have eliminated some of the blown out white bits in the clouds and mountain peaks (really like this picture btw!). I only use 5 inputs in extreme contrast situations, and in those cases I might use -3, -1.5, 0, +1.5, +3. I've programmed my "User" setting on the exposure mode dial for exposure bracketing at -2, 0, +2, so that when I see a subject I think might make a good HDR, I just select the "User" setting, otherwise I mostly keep it on P. Hope that helps. THanks Yeah I need all the advice I can get maybe get out tonight and try a few.

06-01-2012, 04:01 PM	#188
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408 Original Poster	Originally posted by ruggiex one from this past weekend Masted confusion, lovely shot Originally posted by Trig A few more for the thread: Excellent, Al Capone's Cell is my favorite from this group followed by Quincy Market Audience.

06-01-2012, 04:04 PM	#189
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408 Original Poster	Originally posted by Anvh Are we talking about true HDR images or images that look like or are compressed HDR (those we see here). I can tell you that non of the images here look like the real HDRs i've at home simply because JPEG can't handle the range and neither can the monitor and that's the problem we are facing. elifino (just like it sounds) what 'we' are talking about No JPG, no monitor or printer I am aware of can display a true HDR image so we look at tonemapped or exposure fusion or layers and masks or...

06-01-2012, 04:44 PM - 1 Like	#193
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Originally posted by riff One from last summer, we had wild weather and exceptionally skies. A deserted beach after a hard rain, someone had made male and female effigies in the sand. A single set of tracks walk toward the light, I should have shot more images. This is from -2 -1 0 +1 +2. Very sinister and moody, I like it. Where is it? I like the very subtle glow on the horizon, which adds a bit of cheer to an otherwise foreboding environment. And now for something completely different:

06-01-2012, 05:30 PM	#194
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	some of the presets with minor tweaking .....single shot saved 5 times +-1EV BW HDR Treatment Color HDR Treatment

06-01-2012, 05:31 PM	#195
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Originally posted by riff One from last summer, we had wild weather and exceptionally skies. A deserted beach after a hard rain, someone had made male and female effigies in the sand. A single set of tracks walk toward the light, I should have shot more images. This is from -2 -1 0 +1 +2. Don't think I have ever seen such a straight shoreline Great shot.