Hong Kong Stadium HDR

[maxxed]

This is 'Rugby Sevens' weekend here in HK, thought I would try out a pretty difficult HDR. The lights of the stadium make this quite extreme...

c&c welcomed!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/441302129_8ac97b8cb2.jpg

Larger (and on black) (http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=441302129&size=Large)

[Vinni]

Amazing shot, definitely a memorable angle.

[maxxed]

Thank you Vinni. Ive been experimenting with HDR stuff with mixed results. I think I tend to overdo things, Im working on my composition and levels.

[Miyagi-san]

wow :) very very cool looking....what a setting!

any chance we could see a larger version (800X?) :D

[maxxed]

did you click on the link that says "Larger (and on black)"? :)

[buffalophotographer]

awesome shot.

[zacker]

very cool....

[Miyagi-san]

did you click on the link that says "Larger (and on black)"? :)


ahhh, i must have looked over it, thinking it was a sig or something.

VERY nice! I would frame that puppy in a second!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

wow, very nice

[calicokat]

Wow, thats great use of HDR :)

[lingham]

that is simple awesome

[mij]

That is fantastic, a great composition and with the dark sky and the brighter green foreground the HDR works really well.

Everyone should look at the larger version because the small one does not do it justice.

Michael.

[maxxed]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Ive been experimenting with HDR for some time, and as I posted, this was the most challenging attempt so far. The result and your comments are certainly motivation to do more! Thanks again.

[Topalov Djura]

very good hdr picture, but I thin that clouds are too dark, everythin else is awesome :)

[olly_k]

Amazing, the only criticism I would give, but bare in mind I am a newby, is that maybe the mountains would look better dissapearing into the clouds?

[cbock]

that is a wonderful shot. it really does look nicer with a black background. i gotta try my hand at hdr sometime soon.

[SuzyView]

Where the heck were you standing? That is wonderful! And so sharp. Congratulations. I'll be HK maybe next summer so I'll have to get together with you to talk "Canonese" ;)

[SuzyView]

Can I get a large copy for a print from you? That is a keeper for me.

[nburwell]

It honestly looks like the stadium is in a forrest. Great capture though! I love the angle you shot this at as well. Nice use of HDR.

[StopSweatinMe]

Awesome. I need to learn how to use HDR.

[bieber]

PLEASE put this up on Flickr and get it Dugg. People need to see what HDR is really meant for.

Excellent image.

[WorkingClassHero]

I'm not usually a big fan of HDR, but that is a great image.

[DerekPb]

wonderful shot. i love it.
how exactly do your make your image look "HDR" can it be done through photoshop cs2?

[vegasboy]

maybe a little bigger shot? i want to see some detail :]

[mystixel]

wow, very nice! any chance you have a wallpaper size?

[maxxed]

Thanks everyone again for the kind words!

Topalov Djura - actually it was getting quite overcast and dark, but I can see your point about the clouds.

Suzyview - I was in a pretty simple location, it just looks quite insane because the building is on the edge of this huge green area. I PP'd this image small but will get a larger one done for you. I had a PM saying I should add a Sig to this image, I dont even HAVE a sig! Anyway thanks for the kindness and I will get in touch to send you the large file shortly.

Oh, and do let me know when you come out here, there is so much to see and do! (Aside from Learning Canonese!) Summers can get incredibly hot and humid tho (33C, 99% humidity) so do keep that in mind.

nburwell - thank you! :) Actually the stadium IS kinda in a forest from the back side (the side I shot from)

bieber - the image is on flickr HERE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yourescreened/441302129/) but I dont have an idea how to get it dugg?

derekpb - CS2 does have a 'merge to hdr' feature, but photomatix is far better IMO.

vegasboy/mystixel - as replied to Suzy, I pp'd this image for a small size, I'll get the larger one done and post it.

Thanks again everyone for the c&c!

[Photodawg1]

One of the best shots I have seen on here in awhile. Love everything about it with no changes!

[kenyc]

Incredible shot and processing!
KAC

[kendickson]

An amazing shot and an amzing stadium. Well dones

[deletedpenguin]

Awesome shot! Well done!

[squashed]

That is simply "jaw dropping". A top pic here at POTN.

[rslv]

Absolutely stunning...

[john_s]

Wow, fabulous pic!

[absolute beginner]

That is awesome. I too am in to HDR at the moment but I keep overcooking everything. That's a stunning location. Fantastic.:)

[Jason-H]

Great shot, was the HDR taken from one RAW or three?

[maxxed]

Hi Jason, and thanks. This was taken with 5 images.

[bikerider]

fantastic perspective and the composition is great....I do think you've overdone the HDR though, it should be more subtle than that, the image has a plastic look about it. If you look at Duder's work on here you'll see what I mean. I love to see another subtler version.
Roger.

[grimreaper]

great that

[rhommel]

Nice HDR! These awesome photos are the reason why I got into HDR!! good job!

[bkw]

Excellent photo and one of my favs. Voted for you and hoping you'll win over at fm!