Tuesday Tips & Pics - Second Attempt at HDR
Monday, April 2, 2012
Two weeks ago, I posted about my First Attempt at HDR photography. I wasn't very happy with my results. I of course shared them anyways, because I like to show my process and track my progress!
I think my main problem with my first attempt was shooting in way too harsh lighting conditions. I was thinking because I was going to do HDR, and combine many different exposures that it wouldn't matter. But the results were way too cartoony for me. Don't get my wrong, I like it when HDR looks a little surreal, but those didn't quite work for me.
I thought I'd have better luck trying it in the evening, and maybe shooting buildings where there would be more contrast between the foreground and the sky. I shot these right before sunset (minutes before!) in North Hollywood. I used 5 exposures for each pictures and combined them using Photomatix.
I definitely like these better than my first attempt, and will definitely be trying it again!
The first two are of a restaurant/bar I really like and the last is NoHo Metro Station. I think this technique would be fun to do downtown LA!
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25 comments:
These are really cool! Now I'm inspired to try HDR.
Great shots!! They turned out really amazing! I'm also so into HDR nowadays.... it just makes everything looks so cool!
I really love the way the bricks look! That last was is also just very cool to look at.
I love HDR and that last one is amazing,keep up the good work, have a great week :)
These came out amazinly well! Love the colors against the blue sky!
Jaymi, I think these are so beautiful! Love that first shot especially!
Oh my goodness! These are awesome! My favorite is the first shot, but man...they all came out well. :)
These are really great image but the sky in the 3rd shot is amazing.
Mollyxxx
Well done- well done! I love how these turned out. Such an iconic area & I can't wait until you give it a go in downtown. Those will be great too!
These are so cool! I think I like your fist one the best. It's such cool technique and you did a great job!
very cool shots. I love the last one.
I like these much more also even I'm not a fan of HDR.:)
Okay, now I'm interested in HDR as well :D You did it great!!! These are fantastic.
I love these images! We are headed out to LA for our vacation this year, I may need to find that station and give HDR a whirl for the first time!
Delicious and bright with rich colors, beautiful ... Greetings.
Lovely HDR work. The effects you have achieved are great and your subject matter excellent for HDR.
wow very cool! thanks for leaving a comment on my blog :). I love HDR pictures and i really love your top one!
Wow! These are awesome - straight out of a movie! :)
Oh my...your work continues to amaze me. Great job♥
I'm not very familiar with HDR, but your shots are gorgeous.
Very beautiful photos! I enjoyed very much.
HDR? I am CLUELESS... but your shots are AMAZING! Going to get some more tips from you! :-)
your hdr photos are fantastic!! I love how that type of photography turns out, however I'm a little too intimidated to try it at this point! :) I can't wait to see your next go around!
Love these Jaymi! Now I really have to try true HDR. Thank you for inspiring me and for linking up with Tones on Tuesday!
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