My TL in HDR (Overdone)

[pointerDixie214]

Decided to give a few tries at HDR today. I overdid these on purpose in order to play with settings and stuff. usually I don't like them to look like a painting, but I think they came out cool in this case...

Parking lights on (4 exposures)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/pointerDixie214/Acura/TLHDR3small.jpg
Parking lights off (5 exposures)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/pointerDixie214/Acura/TLHDR1small.jpg
Should have used more exposures here. Only used three.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/pointerDixie214/Acura/TLHDR2small.jpg

[DDWD10]

Ah, the absolute best years for the TL - pre MMC 3rd generation. 2nd shot is my favorite.

It's really a shame what Acura has done with the '09 :'-(

[pointerDixie214]

Yeah- I wish I have framed number one a bit lower since I like the lights.

And I agree, can't stand the new TLs. Gone from one of the best looking sedans on the road, to one of the worst. Inside sure is nice, and performance rocks, but dang I can't get past the outside looks. I guess I am shallow... HAHAHA

[PhotosGuy]

Parking lights on (4 exposures) They draw my eye to them which is not a bad thing, except that that part of the car is looking not so sharp. Fix that & it will look much better.
Then, next time, MOVE YOUR FEET! A <rant> of sorts. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=536323)


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=611375

[pointerDixie214]

PhotosGuy... I tried to move my feet, (and the car), but believe me, there were too many cars/phone poles, etcc... to avoid reflections. I scouted out another spot that I am going to maybe this evening for my next round though... Thanks for the tip! About it not being sharp enough, I used f/11 and I think since I was so close to the car (shot was at 17mm) that was still not enough DOF. I will try tonight at f/16 to see what happens...

BTW_ I have read almost all of your posts and have learned a tremendous amount from them. Thanks for the helpful posts!

[PhotosGuy]

I tried to move my feet, (and the car), but believe me, there were too many cars/phone poles, etcc... to avoid reflections. In that case, this is a good idea: "I scouted out another spot that I am going to maybe this evening for my next round though." ;) I used f/11 and I think since I was so close to the car (shot was at 17mm) that was still not enough DOF. At 17mm, f/11 should be fine. Are you sharpening after resizing? Try USM 100 0.8 1

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[pointerDixie214]

Thanks for the tip. Will have to try again tomorrow. Had the ISO at 800 tonight, which I think must be a no-no for HDR (It was really dark with shutter times ranging from 2" to 30" to get correct exposures). Tomorrow she goes to the Acura dealer for a check up so when I pick her up I'll shoot some more.

Will try the USM. No sharpening applied in any of these...