Local Church in HDR

[scootermcq]

I pass this cute church on the way home, and today I stopped to snap a picture of it.

I decided to do this in HDR. How do you feel the affect is. Did I go overboard, or is this cool. Any and all feedback is appreciated.




Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/6.7
Focal Length: 34 mm
ISO Speed: 200

[calcuttr]

I think this is a matter of taste, but I personally think this is well overcooked. My main problems are a) the colours (the green of the trees is too strong and the sky looks a bit strange); and b) there are some noticeable 'halos' (bright spots) around the trees and church.

I really like the composition (except I would maybe take out the odd pink square in the bottom right) and the clouds are in a nice position. I would just consider reigning back the processing quite heavily and seeing if you can put the focus back on the beautiful building rather than the strong processing effects.

[scootermcq]

Thanks for the feedback. I kinda agree with you on it being overcooked. Here was the first version of what I had done, before I decided to go nuts. I have removed the pink notice that was on the door. Thanks for pointing out that it was distracting.

[tingeliM]

So far in my life I've seen only one HDR-photo that was actually really good. That one didn't look like the 'normal' HDRs at all.
As Calcuttr said, it's mostly a matter of taste when it comes to HDR. I think it does absolutely no justice to the photo. It distracts the mind from the photo subject itself and makes me look and think about the processing only. I would totally lose the HDR and the frames also.

[xd40c]

I personally like the HDR shots.

When they get over done, they can still be pleasing to look at. They just take a different feel.

That said, I do prefer your second post.

[CiiVii]

The second image is nice. I'm typically annoyed by HDR, especially dirty-looking skies, but this looks like it was hand drawn so it works for me. The lighting is pretty and soft, and the composition is good.

[GirlyGirlSebas]

I also prefer the second. I do recommend adding a little more contrast to make it pop. I also recommend some editing to remove the power lines that hanging over the front of the building. But, overall, lovely job with a lovely subject.

Sometimes, I really appreciate the more surreal HDR images. Sometimes, I think the more realistic images work. It's kind of like asking which is better...an oil painting, water color or pastels? Or is Van Gogh better than Pablo Picasso. It's all a matter of taste. So, whether it's surreal or realistic, it's all art to me.

[scootermcq]

Originally Posted by GirlyGirlSebas

I also prefer the second. I do recommend adding a little more contrast to make it pop. I also recommend some editing to remove the power lines that hanging over the front of the building..

I thought about removing them, but then I thought.... "hey, that's alot of work dude!" but for you.....

[Cmoon]

I love how it looks drawn to life. I personally don't like overcooked HDR's but this looks good. Thanks for sharing.

[GirlyGirlSebas]

Originally Posted by scootermcq

I thought about removing them, but then I thought.... "hey, that's alot of work dude!" but for you.....

Very nice!