First HDR

[takethislife5150]

This is the first HDR that I felt was "Good" in any way


I originally blended 3 exposures, but found it not to my liking, so I only blended two

the exif for the two are as follows,

Exposure Bias = -2
f18
1/320
Exposure Bias = 0
f18
1/80

Just general critique from you guys (And gals) who are well versed in the art of HDR

[takethislife5150]

I completely forgot that there is a crit forum for processed photos, my apologies, could a mod move this at their earliest convenience? thanks

[peeperita]

your wish is my command....

[windrider86]

The textures are great for an hdr effect. However, the image as a whole is far too dark. You might try playing with the exposure and brighten it up. May I have a go at this?

[takethislife5150]

Originally Posted by windrider86

The textures are great for an hdr effect. However, the image as a whole is far too dark. You might try playing with the exposure and brighten it up. May I have a go at this?

yes, only posting on here of course

and if anyone is curious, that was taken at my high school. :P

[carl yeomans]

Hi takethislife5150 , can you post the unedited shot before your hdr treatment, please.
Carl.

[FGPhotography]

This may sound like a silly question, but what is HDR? How do you accomplish it? Thanks! BTW I love the shot! Very neat!

[windrider86]

I just played with exposure. denoised and did some dodge and burn


HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. Generally you will take 2,3 or more images all taken with different exposure settings and combine them for a high dynamic range

[Ecirish]

Instead of trying to bump up the exposure in PP I would have taken a third +2 exposure. This is the HDR standard procedure and it would have given you good highlight detail.

[windrider86]

i agree, sometimes you just cant go back and need to do some post processing