James Clark
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Re: Wud's project 365
She was a barker and boy did she bark.......
She was a barker and boy did she bark.......
Wud's project 365 2014
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BackdoorArts
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I prefer the bottom photo. As for which is HDR, I believe it's the bottom as it would allow for the crisp details in the water from one exposure while also providing for the crisp details in the windows. That said, if the software used to merge the images doesn't handle ghost removal well then my reasons equally justify what the bottom wouldn't be HDR.
Guess which one is 5 shot HDR (and which do you prefer?):
I prefer the bottom photo. As for which is HDR, I believe it's the bottom as it would allow for the crisp details in the water from one exposure while also providing for the crisp details in the windows. That said, if the software used to merge the images doesn't handle ghost removal well then my reasons equally justify what the bottom wouldn't be HDR.
BackdoorArts
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wud
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Its on-the-go HDR, so no tripod (placed the camera on the ground) and a pretty high iso - therefore, I think, when I tried Nik HDR program, the image looked horrible! Way to bright and soooo much noise. So yes, I used Photoshop -> Automate -> Merge to HDR Pro. The image only needed few adjustments there, contrast and a little overall darkening. No noise reduction done.
Its on-the-go HDR, so no tripod (placed the camera on the ground) and a pretty high iso - therefore, I think, when I tried Nik HDR program, the image looked horrible! Way to bright and soooo much noise. So yes, I used Photoshop -> Automate -> Merge to HDR Pro. The image only needed few adjustments there, contrast and a little overall darkening. No noise reduction done.
wud
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Day 42. Well hello there, Mr. Umbrella on a stand
Ordered trigger/reciever to, but looks like it'll be a while before its here. So not really any use for this umbrella right now.
Did of course try to place me and the flash more or less where it would be, when on the stand, seems it'll be good! No burned out areas, no shadows, enough light.
Manual settings: iso 400, f/8, 1/160
Day 42. Well hello there, Mr. Umbrella on a stand
Ordered trigger/reciever to, but looks like it'll be a while before its here. So not really any use for this umbrella right now.
Did of course try to place me and the flash more or less where it would be, when on the stand, seems it'll be good! No burned out areas, no shadows, enough light.
Manual settings: iso 400, f/8, 1/160
BackdoorArts
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One of the HDR's I get the most complements on was a 9 shot interior of the Princeton University Chapel, and that was done using Photoshop Merge because Nik was blowing up on me at the time. I was almost stupified when I got the results as it was near perfect. Barely had to tweak after that. I've never been able to do that particular image better using HDR Efex Pro 2. But that said, it's the exception to the rule. Every other series I've tried has been better with Nik.
Nice job hand-holding a series like that in low light.
One of the HDR's I get the most complements on was a 9 shot interior of the Princeton University Chapel, and that was done using Photoshop Merge because Nik was blowing up on me at the time. I was almost stupified when I got the results as it was near perfect. Barely had to tweak after that. I've never been able to do that particular image better using HDR Efex Pro 2. But that said, it's the exception to the rule. Every other series I've tried has been better with Nik.
Nice job hand-holding a series like that in low light.
wud
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Price were really good, and it actually seems pretty good quality, I'm looking forward to use it properly.
Maybe Nik is better with day images hmm. I'll try tomorrow if I can find something with enough contrast.
I don't recall that building name, could you post your image again?
Ground hold, not by hand
Price were really good, and it actually seems pretty good quality, I'm looking forward to use it properly.
Maybe Nik is better with day images hmm. I'll try tomorrow if I can find something with enough contrast.
I don't recall that building name, could you post your image again?
Ground hold, not by hand
wud
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I'm distracting you so you won't think to much about the yellow flowers being overexposed
I'm distracting you so you won't think to much about the yellow flowers being overexposed
wud
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Re: Wud's project 365
Day 44, the sun refused to show herself, whenever I went outside.
So just a quick shot of my dog, taking a second after 5km, before the last 1km - he is SUCH a good sleddog. He really loves it.
Right now it feels like I am starting to get sick, which I really do not want to - tomorrow I have a pregnancy shooting outside (something I wanna try out), and saturday are photo workshop all day :/
Day 44, the sun refused to show herself, whenever I went outside.
So just a quick shot of my dog, taking a second after 5km, before the last 1km - he is SUCH a good sleddog. He really loves it.
Right now it feels like I am starting to get sick, which I really do not want to - tomorrow I have a pregnancy shooting outside (something I wanna try out), and saturday are photo workshop all day :/
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Maybe I missed it, but which umbrella/stand combo did you go with. I am starting to look at these now and there are way to many brands out there.
Price were really good, and it actually seems pretty good quality, I'm looking forward to use it properly.
Maybe Nik is better with day images hmm. I'll try tomorrow if I can find something with enough contrast.
I don't recall that building name, could you post your image again?
Ground hold, not by hand
Maybe I missed it, but which umbrella/stand combo did you go with. I am starting to look at these now and there are way to many brands out there.
wud
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Not a brand I know of, it was a deal with stand, holder for flash and umbrella together:
Visico affjedret stativ 2,4 m
Visico soft hvid paraply 100 cm
Visico SpeedLite beslag
Its okay heavy but guess you never wanna place an umbrella outside without a sandbag or something, if its windy.
Not a brand I know of, it was a deal with stand, holder for flash and umbrella together:
Visico affjedret stativ 2,4 m
Visico soft hvid paraply 100 cm
Visico SpeedLite beslag
Its okay heavy but guess you never wanna place an umbrella outside without a sandbag or something, if its windy.
wud
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Thats a good idea No I probably won't use it much outside either. Maybe if I should do some portraits in overcast.
I need a better tripod though, I broke the plate and I think the stand is a little to light for a very heavy camera. Imaging if it tilted ugh.
Thats a good idea
No I probably won't use it much outside either. Maybe if I should do some portraits in overcast.I need a better tripod though, I broke the plate and I think the stand is a little to light for a very heavy camera. Imaging if it tilted ugh.
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I worry about it falling over all the time. Lets hope that never happens.
Thats a good idea
I need a better tripod though, I broke the plate and I think the stand is a little to light for a very heavy camera. Imaging if it tilted ugh.
I worry about it falling over all the time. Lets hope that never happens.