Yosemite Falls HDR

[YosemiteJunkie]

Here is my third HDR image. Using 3 photos at 0,+2, -2 stops in Photomatrix.
As always and C&C is most welcome.
http://photography.dunnnet.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_8269FramedHDR.jpg

[kenyc]

Nice job.

KAC

[argyle]

Real nice...it doesn't look too overly saturated like most HDRs tend to look. I've been thinking of buying Photomatix and you just convinced me. One thing that distracts me, though (and its very minor)...there's something sticking up at ground level between the left and center trees. Can't tell what it is, but for some reason my eyes go right to it. Just a nit, but maybe its just my eyes.

[Glenn NK]

This shot looks natural. To me, this means that the HDR was well done. So many times, I look at an HDR shot, and think, "Looks at though it must have been painted, there is so little dynamic range".

A a learning experience (for me), I'm asking anyone to comment on how this would have looked if it had been taken with one shot using a CPL?

And a question to Yosemite Junkie: How was the "neutral" shot metered? I'm assuming that it was metered, or sunny 16 used, and a two stop bracket applied.

[kenyc]

This shot looks natural. To me, this means that the HDR was well done. So many times, I look at an HDR shot, and think, "Looks at though it must have been painted, there is so little dynamic range".
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I agree completely.

KAC

[Duder]

Nice one Herb.


Glenn NK, why would a painting have little dynamic range?

[cholmes75]

Nice pic, although the sky looks a tad oversaturated.

[Glenn NK]

Nice one Herb.


Glenn NK, why would a painting have little dynamic range?

More specifically; paintings done by talented artists have large dynamic range as they fully understand light.

[cosworth]

Stellar shot.

[richardho11]

I was just at Yosemite, and I don't think I have a photo that looks as good as yours. Great Job!!

[GaryK]

Very nice. I would suggest that you try trimming a little off the bottom to remove the shadow on the left - there is not enough to give a good feel as on the right side (my opinion).

[BigBlueDodge]

I agree, it's a nice shot, but the sky look way to blue to me. When I look at the picture my eye is drawn to the intense blue of the sky and not the waterfall. Other than that, it's a well done HDR.

[YosemiteJunkie]

One thing that distracts me, though (and its very minor)...there's something sticking up at ground level between the left and center trees. Can't tell what it is, but for some reason my eyes go right to it. Just a nit, but maybe its just my eyes.
Nope it's not your eyes failing you. It is in fact a tree stump that can be identified in the full size version. Thanks for the comments. They are very much appreciated.

[YosemiteJunkie]

This shot looks natural. To me, this means that the HDR was well done. So many times, I look at an HDR shot, and think, "Looks at though it must have been painted, there is so little dynamic range".

A a learning experience (for me), I'm asking anyone to comment on how this would have looked if it had been taken with one shot using a CPL?

And a question to Yosemite Junkie: How was the "neutral" shot metered? I'm assuming that it was metered, or sunny 16 used, and a two stop bracket applied.
Here is the exif data below. The auto bracketing was +-2 stops on the shutter speed.

Filename : IMG_8269-01.jpg
Model : Canon EOS 20D
ExposureTime : 1/500Sec
FNumber : F8.0
ExposureProgram : Aperture Priority
ISOSpeedRatings : 800
ShutterSpeedValue : 1/500Sec
ApertureValue : F8.0
ExposureBiasValue : EV0.0
MeteringMode : Division
FocalLength : 23.00(mm)
ExifImageWidth : 3504
ExifImageHeight : 2336
ExposureMode : Auto bracket
WhiteBalance : Auto

[Littlefield]

Very nice looks real ,sky litle too dark. Why 800 ISO in that light though?
Regards
Don

[YosemiteJunkie]

:oops: That one is easy to answer.. I got Old Timers Disease. I was shooting in dark shade with an f/4 lens previous to these and I forgot to reset the ISO back down to 100.
I got to admit, this is one of my favorite bug shots that I've taken. Thanks for the comments.