Rick M's Occasional Postings 2013

A spot for my random shots.

Starting off with some B&W Cemetary shots,

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Looking at these I'm reminded that I shouldn't complain about the cold over here, because at least it's not white too.

Same idea for me Rick. Just no time lately due to work schedule. Will post whenI can. Doing 10 hr days and working 6 days a week makes Clayton a tired Boy to pick up the camera.

Take a look at the difference HDR makes in B&W!

The first is the normal exposure. I could not brighten the image without blowing out the snow. The HDR version handled the snow and background details very well.


Nornal Exposure processed,




HDR

Always like the old tombstones.

Dramatic improvement with the HDR on that Rick!

Pat in NH

Are you doing the conversion as a part of the HDR processing, or doing HDR and then converting? I much prefer the latter, at least with the Nik software. A lot more options, though both produce some great results.

BackdoorHippie said:

Are you doing the conversion as a part of the HDR processing, or doing HDR and then converting? I much prefer the latter, at least with the Nik software. A lot more options, though both produce some great results.

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I merge and adjust in Photomatix first, then convert to B&W in LR if I want. Leaves options open.

Rick M said:

I merge and adjust in Photomatix first, then convert to B&W in LR if I want. Leaves options open.

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That makes sense. I didn't think you HDR'd it after converting to B&W. I am surprised how much HDR then B&W can make a difference. Nice job.

Abandoned Bulldozer

Man I want one of those so bad...

Eye-level said:

Man I want one of those so bad...

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So would my husband.

How old are those? No way it's that green in upstate NY!

#1 looks familiar, have you posted it here before? I really like it.

Yes, these are from last year, not quite green yet!

Rick M said:

Yes, these are from last year, not quite green yet!

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Rare that my memory is that good but seeing this Bulldozer made me go out and try my hand at HDR.

Tracsoft - Don Kuykendall said:

Rare that my memory is that good but seeing this Bulldozer made me go out and try my hand at HDR.

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Lol, I think my memory is fading, but I can't remember . The first is from 2011 and is a manual HDR with the D3100. The last two are from last year with the D5100.

Finally got out to shot this morning, snowy stream and part of an old bridge,

All shot with the 28mm 1.8g

I'm assuming you're shooting with a ND filter, right? What value are you using?