Thematic Post your HDR photos here.

slackercruster · 05-23-2012, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by Trig

Here are some of my HDR shots. I love HDR.

I have more to post if anyone is interested

Outstanding work...fill 'er up!

GeoJerry · 05-23-2012, 11:11 AM

I'd like to see more. These are fantastic!

riff · 05-23-2012, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by Trig

I have more to post if anyone is interested

Hey Frank,
Thanks so much for stopping by and posting! I'd love to seeing more of your incredible images.

slackercruster · 05-23-2012, 04:08 PM

Here are some HDR tests I did in RAW+.

This is 3 bracketed JPEG images in HDR (+2,0,-2)

This is 3 bracketed RAW images in HDR (+2,0,-2)

No sharpening or PP done. Which one do you like best...RAW or JPEG HDR?

joe.penn · 05-23-2012, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by slackercruster

No sharpening or PP done. Which one do you like best...RAW or JPEG HDR?

What was the exact process of these? In camera 3 shots of RAW+ (produced 6 files total, 3 jpeg 3 raw) and then merged in software?

slackercruster · 05-23-2012, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by joe.penn

What was the exact process of these? In camera 3 shots of RAW+ (produced 6 files total, 3 jpeg 3 raw) and then merged in software?

3 RAW images merged with Photomatrix

3 JPEGs images merged with Photomatrix

riff · 05-23-2012, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by slackercruster

Here are some HDR tests I did in RAW+.

Photomatix doesn't recommend sending RAW as their RAW conversion software is not as good as Adobe. At least that was the case last time I visited the site. They claim better results with JPEG or TIFF.

Anyway cool test I don't have time to study the images till later this evening.

slackercruster · 05-23-2012, 06:26 PM

Didn't know that Riff. Well, don't know much anyway, just experimenting.

riff · 05-23-2012, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by slackercruster

just experimenting.

Experimenting is great, I'm glad you did this.

So based on what I'm seeing on my screen, overall I prefer the jpg but there are some areas on the petals of the raw that I prefer.

emalvick · 05-23-2012, 09:12 PM

A better test would probably be to process the raws with whatever software you typically use for raws and then process them to an hdr

GeoJerry · 05-23-2012, 09:25 PM

I think I prefer the JPEG. Same settings for both I assume?
I didn't know that Photomatix was recommending JPEG.... good to know.

riff · 05-23-2012, 09:56 PM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

I didn't know that Photomatix was recommending JPEG.... good to know.

Here is the source link FAQ about HDR photography software Photomatix - Tone Mapping, HDR images creation and Exposure Fusion It's bound to be better and more complete then me

**todd** · 05-23-2012, 10:23 PM

I prefer the jpeg result too, the red looks better

slackercruster · 05-24-2012, 05:21 AM

Originally posted by emalvick

A better test would probably be to process the raws with whatever software you typically use for raws and then process them to an hdr

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2

I don't fool with RAW. Was just looking for an excuse to fool with it. RAW is a pain, but RAW+ is more doable.

I was also looking to test a single RAW image done with Photomatrix.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/digital-processing-software-printing/1870...ml#post1963381

The test didn't produce anything good from the single RAW image. Maybe I should have processed the single RAW with LR and made 3 exposures in LR and then processed the 3 from 1 with Photomatrix?

The single image idea came from the earlier post I submitted about Les Krims HDR work.

Was wondering if an image could be made to look like this with just a single image...RAW or JPEG. Can it be done? Or does one need multiple exposures to produce this effect?

Photograph by Les Krims

slackercruster · 05-24-2012, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

I think I prefer the JPEG. Same settings for both I assume?
I didn't know that Photomatix was recommending JPEG.... good to know.

Photomatix was recommending JPEG...I don't know? Yes, same settings for all.

As I tell the newbie to just blast away, or 'pray and spray' as the large format boys call it. That is what I do with my stuff...experiment and blast / process away. My problem is no time to experiment much.

05-24-2012, 05:21 AM	#119
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	Originally posted by emalvick A better test would probably be to process the raws with whatever software you typically use for raws and then process them to an hdr Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2 I don't fool with RAW. Was just looking for an excuse to fool with it. RAW is a pain, but RAW+ is more doable. I was also looking to test a single RAW image done with Photomatrix. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/digital-processing-software-printing/1870...ml#post1963381 The test didn't produce anything good from the single RAW image. Maybe I should have processed the single RAW with LR and made 3 exposures in LR and then processed the 3 from 1 with Photomatrix? The single image idea came from the earlier post I submitted about Les Krims HDR work. Was wondering if an image could be made to look like this with just a single image...RAW or JPEG. Can it be done? Or does one need multiple exposures to produce this effect? Photograph by Les Krims Last edited by slackercruster; 05-24-2012 at 05:35 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Exposure Bracketing with controlled conditions for post HDR	Mental Mars	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	22	08-06-2012 11:17 AM
Blending bracketed photos not using HDR Software	stl09	Digital Processing, Software, and Printing	6	08-07-2011 01:13 AM
Does anyone have good HDR photos?	Classico	Pentax K-r	3	05-30-2011 05:56 PM
best bet for HDR Photos K-7, K-R, or K-X ?	pixelhunter	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	13	01-03-2011 07:00 AM
Comparison of HDR and Single Shot Photos of the Grand Canyon	cdurfor	Digital Processing, Software, and Printing	18	03-27-2010 02:37 PM

05-23-2012, 10:39 AM	#106
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	Originally posted by Trig Here are some of my HDR shots. I love HDR. I have more to post if anyone is interested Outstanding work...fill 'er up!

05-23-2012, 11:11 AM	#107
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	I'd like to see more. These are fantastic!

05-23-2012, 11:52 AM	#108
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408 Original Poster	Originally posted by Trig I have more to post if anyone is interested Hey Frank, Thanks so much for stopping by and posting! I'd love to seeing more of your incredible images.

05-23-2012, 04:08 PM	#109
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	Here are some HDR tests I did in RAW+. This is 3 bracketed JPEG images in HDR (+2,0,-2) This is 3 bracketed RAW images in HDR (+2,0,-2) No sharpening or PP done. Which one do you like best...RAW or JPEG HDR?

05-23-2012, 04:17 PM	#110
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by slackercruster No sharpening or PP done. Which one do you like best...RAW or JPEG HDR? What was the exact process of these? In camera 3 shots of RAW+ (produced 6 files total, 3 jpeg 3 raw) and then merged in software?

05-23-2012, 04:25 PM	#111
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	Originally posted by joe.penn What was the exact process of these? In camera 3 shots of RAW+ (produced 6 files total, 3 jpeg 3 raw) and then merged in software? 3 RAW images merged with Photomatrix 3 JPEGs images merged with Photomatrix

05-23-2012, 05:51 PM	#112
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408 Original Poster	Originally posted by slackercruster Here are some HDR tests I did in RAW+. Photomatix doesn't recommend sending RAW as their RAW conversion software is not as good as Adobe. At least that was the case last time I visited the site. They claim better results with JPEG or TIFF. Anyway cool test I don't have time to study the images till later this evening.

05-23-2012, 06:26 PM	#113
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	Didn't know that Riff. Well, don't know much anyway, just experimenting.

05-23-2012, 09:03 PM	#114
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408 Original Poster	Originally posted by slackercruster just experimenting. Experimenting is great, I'm glad you did this. So based on what I'm seeing on my screen, overall I prefer the jpg but there are some areas on the petals of the raw that I prefer.

05-23-2012, 09:12 PM	#115
emalvick Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Davis, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,642	A better test would probably be to process the raws with whatever software you typically use for raws and then process them to an hdr

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

05-23-2012, 09:25 PM	#116
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	I think I prefer the JPEG. Same settings for both I assume? I didn't know that Photomatix was recommending JPEG.... good to know.

05-23-2012, 09:56 PM	#117
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408 Original Poster	Originally posted by GeoJerry I didn't know that Photomatix was recommending JPEG.... good to know. Here is the source link FAQ about HDR photography software Photomatix - Tone Mapping, HDR images creation and Exposure Fusion It's bound to be better and more complete then me

05-23-2012, 10:23 PM	#118
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,789	I prefer the jpeg result too, the red looks better

05-24-2012, 05:34 AM	#120
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	Originally posted by GeoJerry I think I prefer the JPEG. Same settings for both I assume? I didn't know that Photomatix was recommending JPEG.... good to know. Photomatix was recommending JPEG...I don't know? Yes, same settings for all. As I tell the newbie to just blast away, or 'pray and spray' as the large format boys call it. That is what I do with my stuff...experiment and blast / process away. My problem is no time to experiment much.