Burque Sunrise

[jammastasmashya]

Hello Everyone!

How is this at an attempt at HDR? I don't own a tripod, so I know it could be a little clearer. How do you like the ultra-vivid colors?

Canon G11
ISO 100
6.09 mm
f/2.8
1/80 sec

[Krusty79]

I think the ground looks okay, but the sky is still partially blown out. That should not be the case. I don't know if you used a single RAW file, but to do it right, you should really get a decent tripod and try shooting at -2, 0 +2. That should give you enough latitude to get everything exposed correctly. If you had a tripod, you could then use a graduated neutral density filter to reduce the brightness of the sky relative to the ground.

[Preeb]

Have to agree with Krusty. For HDR you really need images which are identical except for exposure. A good tripod is a necessity. I'm not generally a fan of HDR because so often it is overdone. I've seen HDR where you really have to look hard to see that it's a composite, and I'm a big fan of that type. Others are almost surrealistic, the HDR treatment sort of slapping you in the face, and I don't usually care for those.

I like images which look more "real", even when they aren't. Not that there is anything inherently wrong with a more artistic viewpoint, but it just isn't my style.

[jammastasmashya]

Thanks for the advice, you both. I know to do HDR properly I need a tripod, but I am but a poor engineering student, and the G11 itself was quite a lot of money for me, so I might not have one for a little while.

Anyways, I did use three exposures, but at -1 0 1 and processed with Photomatix. Personally I like the ridiculous colors, but I can understand why it wouldn't appeal to everyone I'll give the more subtle HDR a try too, and see how I like that.

Again, thanks.

[Barry Jackson]

I f you want to do hand held bracketing which is how several HDR photographers work, then you need to increase your ISO to allow for a faster shutter speed.

Sometimes you get lucky when hand holding.

Here is an example of a shot that was hand held at one second. I still am amazed that it came out as clear as it did. It was shot with a D90 at the local fair. I have witnesses that know I wasn't using a tripod. It isn't HDR but is a slow shutter speed.

Barry Jackson | Mixed Selections 2011 | Orbiter

I like the overdone HDR and use it a lot in my work.

Here are two examples done with my trusty canon point and shoot. I did use a tripod for these.

Barry Jackson | HDR Prints by the Artist | Edsel and Signs

If you mouse over the upper right corner the exif data is given.

I tried posting the next image the way wulf suggested but the exif did not come with it.