Panorama-orama - Post your Panos

**rayallen** · 10-02-2016, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

K-1 and D FA 28-105, 8 image merge in LR CC.

Original.

Lots of detail in that original image. Very nice, Steve.

**wtlwdwgn** · 10-02-2016, 04:16 PM

Thanks Ray!

**Quartermaster James** · 10-03-2016, 07:53 AM - **3 Likes**

Out on Matanuska Glacier.
This was a relatively early pano for me. I'm thinking it may be time to revisit/reprocess this one.

RockvilleBob · 10-03-2016, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by Quartermaster James

Out on Matanuska Glacier.
This was a relatively early pano for me. I'm thinking it may be time to revisit/reprocess this one.

all your scenes are stunning

**Quartermaster James** · 10-03-2016, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

all your scenes are stunning

Thanks! I really feel that living up here gives me an unfair advantage.

**WPRESTO** · 10-03-2016, 10:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Quartermaster James

Thanks! I really feel that living up here gives me an unfair advantage.

Yes. We spent a few weeks in Alaska. The whole state is covered with scenery, almost as bad as Arizona.

RockvilleBob · 10-03-2016, 02:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Quartermaster James

Thanks! I really feel that living up here gives me an unfair advantage.

You might want to try HDR which is trivial in PTGui. You can do both HDR and HDR Fusion. I really like the HDR Fusion method. It seems to be a little like focus stacking but for exposure rather than focus. From what I can tell, assuming you take 5 images of each pano shot, PTGui then select the portion that represents the best exposure for each portion of that shot and blends it all together with the other pano shots. The bottom line - you get what I feel are stunning, realistic panos with just phenomenal highlight and shadow detail. I have migrated to PTGui HDR Fusion from pure HDR for my interior panos of historical buildings. I feel the HDR gives a little cartoonish result whereas the HDR Fusion is realistic. For interiors I use 5 shots @2EV, You could use 5 shots at1 EV for outdoor landscapes. While it does add time it is not that much given all the setup you do, assuming you use a tripod. The worst case is that you still have the 0 EV shots to compare.

**Quartermaster James** · 10-03-2016, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

You might want to try HDR which is trivial in PTGui. You can do both HDR and HDR Fusion. I really like the HDR Fusion method. It seems to be a little like focus stacking but for exposure rather than focus. From what I can tell, assuming you take 5 images of each pano shot, PTGui then select the portion that represents the best exposure for each portion of that shot and blends it all together with the other pano shots. The bottom line - you get what I feel are stunning, realistic panos with just phenomenal highlight and shadow detail. I have migrated to PTGui HDR Fusion from pure HDR for my interior panos of historical buildings. I feel the HDR gives a little cartoonish result whereas the HDR Fusion is realistic. For interiors I use 5 shots @2EV, You could use 5 shots at1 EV for outdoor landscapes. While it does add time it is not that much given all the setup you do, assuming you use a tripod. The worst case is that you still have the 0 EV shots to compare.

Thanks! I'll have to look into that program.

**Quartermaster James** · 10-03-2016, 08:22 PM

Another boring panorama of the tundra...
Out in Denali NPP... again...

mee · 10-03-2016, 08:27 PM

This thread makes me want to travel.. to places with mountains.

skierd · 10-03-2016, 08:29 PM

QJ - did you win the road lottery this year? Great shots. I'm hoping I can get a pass next year.

Here's hoping the snow holds off till I can get back down till the 3rd week of Oct so I can drive in to Teklanika.

**Quartermaster James** · 10-03-2016, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by skierd

QJ - did you win the road lottery this year? Great shots. I'm hoping I can get a pass next year.

Here's hoping the snow holds off till I can get back down till the 3rd week of Oct so I can drive in to Teklanika.

Thanks!

Nope. Didn't win it this year. Just shot these riding on the park bus.

Good luck with the snow!

I'm hoping to get up more during winter this year.

skierd · 10-03-2016, 10:01 PM

I'm down to the park area for a few hours every second or third Friday, PM me if you want to meet up. It would be nice to see another Pentax user in the wild.

**Quartermaster James** · 10-04-2016, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by skierd

I'm down to the park area for a few hours every second or third Friday, PM me if you want to meet up. It would be nice to see another Pentax user in the wild.

Will do! Color me envious too! I was just up about halfway between Talkeetna and Cantwell chasing the lights Saturday morning. Didn't really see as much as expected with a level 6 forecast. How were they in FBX?
Quartermaster's Reserve on Tumblr ? As to be expected with a level 6 forecast, there...

Drop me a line if you ever head into ANC.

skierd · 10-04-2016, 09:53 AM - **1 Like**

I usually see them briefly before the wife and I go to bed, but our 10 month old keeps me asleep pretty well when the lights would really be out lol.

10-03-2016, 07:53 AM - 3 Likes	#1143
Quartermaster James Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 653	Out on Matanuska Glacier. This was a relatively early pano for me. I'm thinking it may be time to revisit/reprocess this one. Attached Images

10-04-2016, 07:04 AM	#1154
Quartermaster James Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 653	Originally posted by skierd I'm down to the park area for a few hours every second or third Friday, PM me if you want to meet up. It would be nice to see another Pentax user in the wild. Will do! Color me envious too! I was just up about halfway between Talkeetna and Cantwell chasing the lights Saturday morning. Didn't really see as much as expected with a level 6 forecast. How were they in FBX? Quartermaster's Reserve on Tumblr ? As to be expected with a level 6 forecast, there... Drop me a line if you ever head into ANC. Last edited by Quartermaster James; 10-04-2016 at 07:12 AM.

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10-02-2016, 02:42 PM	#1141
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn K-1 and D FA 28-105, 8 image merge in LR CC. Original. Lots of detail in that original image. Very nice, Steve.

10-02-2016, 04:16 PM	#1142
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	Thanks Ray!

10-03-2016, 09:10 AM	#1144
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by Quartermaster James Out on Matanuska Glacier. This was a relatively early pano for me. I'm thinking it may be time to revisit/reprocess this one. all your scenes are stunning

10-03-2016, 09:19 AM	#1145
Quartermaster James Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 653	Originally posted by RockvilleBob all your scenes are stunning Thanks! I really feel that living up here gives me an unfair advantage.

10-03-2016, 10:23 AM - 1 Like	#1146
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by Quartermaster James Thanks! I really feel that living up here gives me an unfair advantage. Yes. We spent a few weeks in Alaska. The whole state is covered with scenery, almost as bad as Arizona.

10-03-2016, 02:05 PM - 1 Like	#1147
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by Quartermaster James Thanks! I really feel that living up here gives me an unfair advantage. You might want to try HDR which is trivial in PTGui. You can do both HDR and HDR Fusion. I really like the HDR Fusion method. It seems to be a little like focus stacking but for exposure rather than focus. From what I can tell, assuming you take 5 images of each pano shot, PTGui then select the portion that represents the best exposure for each portion of that shot and blends it all together with the other pano shots. The bottom line - you get what I feel are stunning, realistic panos with just phenomenal highlight and shadow detail. I have migrated to PTGui HDR Fusion from pure HDR for my interior panos of historical buildings. I feel the HDR gives a little cartoonish result whereas the HDR Fusion is realistic. For interiors I use 5 shots @2EV, You could use 5 shots at1 EV for outdoor landscapes. While it does add time it is not that much given all the setup you do, assuming you use a tripod. The worst case is that you still have the 0 EV shots to compare.

10-03-2016, 02:34 PM	#1148
Quartermaster James Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 653	Originally posted by RockvilleBob You might want to try HDR which is trivial in PTGui. You can do both HDR and HDR Fusion. I really like the HDR Fusion method. It seems to be a little like focus stacking but for exposure rather than focus. From what I can tell, assuming you take 5 images of each pano shot, PTGui then select the portion that represents the best exposure for each portion of that shot and blends it all together with the other pano shots. The bottom line - you get what I feel are stunning, realistic panos with just phenomenal highlight and shadow detail. I have migrated to PTGui HDR Fusion from pure HDR for my interior panos of historical buildings. I feel the HDR gives a little cartoonish result whereas the HDR Fusion is realistic. For interiors I use 5 shots @2EV, You could use 5 shots at1 EV for outdoor landscapes. While it does add time it is not that much given all the setup you do, assuming you use a tripod. The worst case is that you still have the 0 EV shots to compare. Thanks! I'll have to look into that program.

10-03-2016, 08:27 PM	#1150
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	This thread makes me want to travel.. to places with mountains.

10-03-2016, 08:29 PM	#1151
skierd Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairbanks, AK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,472	QJ - did you win the road lottery this year? Great shots. I'm hoping I can get a pass next year. Here's hoping the snow holds off till I can get back down till the 3rd week of Oct so I can drive in to Teklanika.

10-03-2016, 08:58 PM	#1152
Quartermaster James Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 653	Originally posted by skierd QJ - did you win the road lottery this year? Great shots. I'm hoping I can get a pass next year. Here's hoping the snow holds off till I can get back down till the 3rd week of Oct so I can drive in to Teklanika. Thanks! Nope. Didn't win it this year. Just shot these riding on the park bus. Good luck with the snow! I'm hoping to get up more during winter this year.

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10-03-2016, 10:01 PM	#1153
skierd Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairbanks, AK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,472	I'm down to the park area for a few hours every second or third Friday, PM me if you want to meet up. It would be nice to see another Pentax user in the wild.

10-04-2016, 09:53 AM - 1 Like	#1155
skierd Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairbanks, AK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,472	I usually see them briefly before the wife and I go to bed, but our 10 month old keeps me asleep pretty well when the lights would really be out lol.