Daytime HDR shot

[wattsbw2004]

Took this a couple days ago and just now got the chance to merge it. C&C much appreciated.

[stevesutt89]

Not a big fan of this one, the image lacks a subject and the sky is not that interesting, raising the question, was HDR required here? Perhaps the row of houses on the left could be made a subject, but all of them need to be included to do this

[Saralonde]

HDR can be tougher then it looks. First you need to find the right type of image to work on. Unusual skies, interesting buildings, sharp images often work well. I think you have a nice practice image, but it lacks the absorbing subject and sharp quality that would make it hold your attention. You're one step ahead of me; I haven't tried HDR yet.

[matthewchj]

Haven't really tried HDR yet myself... don't have a program and don't really understand it much. I'll learn sometime. Anyway. You shot looks a bit underexposed, and the houses look blurred. I also agree with the previous posters that there isn't much of a subject. Good try, though.

[xxpinballxx]

im so anxious to get into some HDR work. After Trelas shots I think I would be missing out on something if I didint get one good shot in HDR style.
If my iBook and photoshop CS3 suite ever get along I might be able to do something about that!

[wulf]

As noted, a lot of it is in finding the right picture to work with. This one has ended up looking like it was taken with a cheap plastic lens (blur) on quirky film (supersaturated greens but a strangely dull sky). Did you make it from multiple pictures and where they perfectly aligned?

I note that you're from San Antonio, TX... I was there for a short visit a few years back so I know you are spoilt for choice of interesting subjects in that city! I hope you are not feeling too discouraged and that you report back after you have had another go.

Wulf

[wattsbw2004]

It was taken with mulktiple shots but that was back then when I didn't have a tripod, but now I have one and im still trying. I just got it through my head that not everything is meant for HDR lol. Yea it's hard to get a variety of shots here but im trying to find good spots for diff' shots.