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AzureC · 02-24-2013, 12:51 PM

Working on HDR landscapes this was a 7 frame shot, looking to improve

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Ari · 02-24-2013, 02:15 PM - **1 Like**

I am wondering what ev steps you took between images. 7 is way (way) too many. 5 would be the most, 3 at ev steps at 1.5 should be enough. I do like the shot, but I wish the perspective was a little more in line with a natural line of sight (I know 10 mm is pretty wide, but it would be a bit more pleasing to the eye if the railing and the steel beam were more in line.
Think about shooting lower, including more of the stairs in your shot. The sky will still be a large part of your composition. Not sure what HDR processing software you're using (Photomatix, PS), but cycle through auto settings then start from where you really like the results. Also, the halo effect really pushes any dust on your sensor to the point of distraction. I would think of cleaning that up in the individual files before merging (there is a dust stain right in the horizon above the dunes and there is another one in the upper left in the clouds; they definitely both need to go). As a fellow Cape Codder (North Eastham, about a half hour up on 6 from P-Town) it's always great to see anything from such a beautiful place

Jtech · 02-24-2013, 03:19 PM - **1 Like**

Lovely photo. I like how the wood on the right and rust on the left really grabs the attention here.
I wish i could see more of that old wooden house over there! Nothing special about the beach/water...

regor · 02-25-2013, 01:08 PM - **1 Like**

Nice image, and I like that you didn't go overboard on the HDR processing. I'd remove the two blurred birds if it were me.

bezuidar · 02-25-2013, 10:25 PM - **1 Like**

Nice picture as I am a fan of HDR. Not sure if your sensor is dirty or it might be birds, but try and get rid of it! Other wise, I like it and a B/W might also do the trick.

csmoore · 02-26-2013, 11:25 AM - **1 Like**

I have to ask, was HDR really necessary for this photo? You definitely didn't overdo it, but it looks like a sunny day at the beach. Personally, I think having some darker areas/shadows wouldn't have been so bad and would have helped make the photo more dramatic. You would have also had a much more natural looking sky.

But I wasn't there and these are just my opinions. I would love to see a non hdr version of this though.

AzureC · 02-26-2013, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by csmoore

I have to ask, was HDR really necessary for this photo? You definitely didn't overdo it, but it looks like a sunny day at the beach. Personally, I think having some darker areas/shadows wouldn't have been so bad and would have helped make the photo more dramatic. You would have also had a much more natural looking sky.

But I wasn't there and these are just my opinions. I would love to see a non hdr version of this though.

This was the edited non hdr of the 7

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csmoore · 02-26-2013, 07:22 PM - **1 Like**

I prefer this 100% to be honest. Wow. Nice shot.

wildman · 02-27-2013, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by AzureC

This was the edited non hdr of the 7

Just for the fun of it - added a bit of fake drama to it.

02-24-2013, 12:51 PM	#1
AzureC Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cape Cod, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 90	HDR Landscape Lens: 10-20mm Sigma Camera: Pentax K-r Photo Location: Provincetown, MA ISO: 100 Aperture: F16 Working on HDR landscapes this was a 7 frame shot, looking to improve Attached Images

02-27-2013, 01:48 PM	#9
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	Originally posted by AzureC This was the edited non hdr of the 7 Just for the fun of it - added a bit of fake drama to it. Last edited by wildman; 03-16-2013 at 05:43 AM.

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02-24-2013, 02:15 PM - 1 Like	#2
Ari Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 856	I am wondering what ev steps you took between images. 7 is way (way) too many. 5 would be the most, 3 at ev steps at 1.5 should be enough. I do like the shot, but I wish the perspective was a little more in line with a natural line of sight (I know 10 mm is pretty wide, but it would be a bit more pleasing to the eye if the railing and the steel beam were more in line. Think about shooting lower, including more of the stairs in your shot. The sky will still be a large part of your composition. Not sure what HDR processing software you're using (Photomatix, PS), but cycle through auto settings then start from where you really like the results. Also, the halo effect really pushes any dust on your sensor to the point of distraction. I would think of cleaning that up in the individual files before merging (there is a dust stain right in the horizon above the dunes and there is another one in the upper left in the clouds; they definitely both need to go). As a fellow Cape Codder (North Eastham, about a half hour up on 6 from P-Town) it's always great to see anything from such a beautiful place

02-24-2013, 03:19 PM - 1 Like	#3
Jtech Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 13	Lovely photo. I like how the wood on the right and rust on the left really grabs the attention here. I wish i could see more of that old wooden house over there! Nothing special about the beach/water...

02-25-2013, 01:08 PM - 1 Like	#4
regor Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Victoria, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 356	Nice image, and I like that you didn't go overboard on the HDR processing. I'd remove the two blurred birds if it were me.

02-25-2013, 10:25 PM - 1 Like	#5
bezuidar Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Centurion, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 380	Nice picture as I am a fan of HDR. Not sure if your sensor is dirty or it might be birds, but try and get rid of it! Other wise, I like it and a B/W might also do the trick.

02-26-2013, 11:25 AM - 1 Like	#6
csmoore Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Upstate NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 117	I have to ask, was HDR really necessary for this photo? You definitely didn't overdo it, but it looks like a sunny day at the beach. Personally, I think having some darker areas/shadows wouldn't have been so bad and would have helped make the photo more dramatic. You would have also had a much more natural looking sky. But I wasn't there and these are just my opinions. I would love to see a non hdr version of this though.

02-26-2013, 06:01 PM	#7
AzureC Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cape Cod, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 90 Original Poster	Originally posted by csmoore I have to ask, was HDR really necessary for this photo? You definitely didn't overdo it, but it looks like a sunny day at the beach. Personally, I think having some darker areas/shadows wouldn't have been so bad and would have helped make the photo more dramatic. You would have also had a much more natural looking sky. But I wasn't there and these are just my opinions. I would love to see a non hdr version of this though. This was the edited non hdr of the 7 Attached Images

02-26-2013, 07:22 PM - 1 Like	#8
csmoore Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Upstate NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 117	I prefer this 100% to be honest. Wow. Nice shot.

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