Sunny Breakfast Spot -- HDR

[RussHeath]

Hello All, this is a 6 RAW exposure HDR. I really like the richness, the colors, and the contrast. Can't decide if the blown highlight on the back of the chair is good or bad. I played with fixing it but didn't like any of those results.



Really needs to be seen large to appreciate the textures.

Thanks for looking, all C&C welcome!

[kelly]

I like it. It gives me a warm inviting feeling, I also like the blown out on the back of the chair. The walls and the table go really well together. (my kitchen is a very similiar color!) Nice job.

[clockdoc]

Very nice work! The shadow detail is excellent. I don't find the specular highlight on the back of the chair objectionable. It helps to draw your eye into the frame. Do you have a jpg image you can post for comparison?

[RussHeath]

Originally Posted by kelly

I like it. It gives me a warm inviting feeling, I also like the blown out on the back of the chair. The walls and the table go really well together. (my kitchen is a very similiar color!) Nice job.

Thanks! It's a very warm room, and this time of day is when I like it best.

Originally Posted by clockdoc

Very nice work! The shadow detail is excellent. I don't find the specular highlight on the back of the chair objectionable. It helps to draw your eye into the frame. Do you have a jpg image you can post for comparison?

Thanks a lot, Lee. See attached jpeg as requested (low quality). This is a direct conversion without tweaking of the +1.67 exposure value RAW file. As you can see, the window and highlights are completely gone, but you still can't see the texture and details of the wall. I really like these indoor HDRs, as they look great with a huge dynamic range.

[clockdoc]

Thanks for posting the comparison JPG image. It really shows what you can achieve with the HDR process and the right scene. Are you using Photomatix or Photoshop for these? I look forward to seeing more of your HDR work.

[akm3]

This HDR stuff is really making me regret my D40

I love the effect.

[RussHeath]

Originally Posted by clockdoc

Thanks for posting the comparison JPG image. It really shows what you can achieve with the HDR process and the right scene. Are you using Photomatix or Photoshop for these? I look forward to seeing more of your HDR work.

I used Photomatix. I used to use qtpfsgui, and I still use it for specific applications, but photomatix is more realistic and provides more reproducible results.

For another indoor HDR see my thread: "Ellie's Window -- Indoor HDR" in the post processing and printing section.

Originally Posted by akm3

This HDR stuff is really making me regret my D40

I love the effect.

akm3 -- Thanks for the comments. Don't give up on your D40! My D80 can only bracket a maximum of 3 shots, then I have to change the exposure compensation and shoot another 3. Spend some of that money you saved on a rock solid tripod, and you'll be able to manually bracket your exposure.

[peeperita]

i'm glad that lee asked for one of the originals.......it does show how well hdr works with a difficult lighting situation......

thanks for sharing these....

peeper

[weatherwise2]

I gotta get me one of those!. (HDR that is). This was a good example of taking a relatively simple picture and bringing out the details. You can see in the paint on the wall the details and the grain in the wood. Thanks for posting the "before and after"

[RussHeath]

Originally Posted by peeperita

i'm glad that lee asked for one of the originals.......it does show how well hdr works with a difficult lighting situation......

thanks for sharing these....

peeper

Peeper -- You're quite welcome. Given the considerable skill you've shown us all with your post production work, I'm surprised we haven't seen a little HDR from you . . .

Originally Posted by weatherwise2

I gotta get me one of those!. (HDR that is). This was a good example of taking a relatively simple picture and bringing out the details. You can see in the paint on the wall the details and the grain in the wood. Thanks for posting the "before and after"

Weatherwise -- Thanks! Detail enhancement is one of the big benefits of HDR. I'm glad you like it.