My first post -- light & tree

rczeien · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

Hey guys, I just stumbled upon this forum and WOW -- i've already spent 10+ hours looking at some of the incredible work on here.

I've just recently gotten into photography; I've had a Canon Powershot for about 4 years now, but it wasn't until 6 months ago that I bought a real camera. I'm shooting with a Canon EOS 400D and a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 and I'm absolutely loving it. There's so much to learn & do, I really do think I've found myself a lifetime hobby

Anyway, here's one of my first forrays into HDR photography. Comments and criticism welcomed

higher-res: http://www.be-logic.org/uploaded/1_lighty_tree3.jpg

jolyn928 · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

HDR well done! I like how the heavens are shining a spotlight on the tree!

ssidiv3r · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

That looks amazing! The grey clouds with the light rays breaking through really adds depth. That shot is truely amazing

jptsr1 · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

thats a heck of a first post!

J.

shannyD · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

i am totally blown away.. just awesome!!

shannon

Hikin Mike · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

I like the composition, but I don't care for the "HDR treatment" here. Welcome to POTN, BTW!

bryanj87 · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

Excellent first post. We look forward to more.

rczeien · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hikin Mike

I like the composition, but I don't care for the "HDR treatment" here. Welcome to POTN, BTW!

Thanks for the kind words, guys

Mike, what are you referring to when you say 'HDR treatment'? HDR was the only way I could capture the rays of sunlight like that, and still get some color and detail in the foreground. Am I missing something?

mdrtoys · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

How many exposures did you take and what program did you use?

The reason I'm asking is the foreground (tree mostly) looks a little dark for HDR....

Love the composition though...fantastic set up....I would have liked a little more detail on the tree but overall a great shot

Scoen · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

Very Nice Image.... Welcome to the forum!! Hope to see lots more from you

rczeien · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdrtoys

How many exposures did you take and what program did you use?

The reason I'm asking is the foreground (tree mostly) looks a little dark for HDR....

Love the composition though...fantastic set up....I would have liked a little more detail on the tree but overall a great shot

it was 3 exposures.

it was storming for a half-hour or so, so the sky was very dark. I was driving along the road and saw the sun burst through the clouds in that one spot; slammed on the brakes, ran across the road into the field with my camera and tripod & just started shooting

Hikin Mike · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rczeien

Thanks for the kind words, guys

Mike, what are you referring to when you say 'HDR treatment'? HDR was the only way I could capture the rays of sunlight like that, and still get some color and detail in the foreground. Am I missing something?

For an HDR, it isn't bad, but it has that gray look that most HDRs have. Also as an HDR it looks too dark in the shadows.

short5 · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

Really nice shot, welcome to the forum.~Zane

firu3000 · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

Breathtaking, its fantastic!

cl photos · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

I think it's great. love the composition. Great shot

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jolyn928 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central N.C. Posts: 487 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My first post -- light & tree HDR well done! I like how the heavens are shining a spotlight on the tree!

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ssidiv3r Luck never made a man wise Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bel Air, Maryland, USA Posts: 5,352 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My first post -- light & tree That looks amazing! The grey clouds with the light rays breaking through really adds depth. That shot is truely amazing __________________ Chris Canon Rebel XT, 24-70 2.8 L, 70-200 2.8 L, 50 1.4, Canon Vixia HV30 x2, Manfrotto 679B, 15" MacBook Pro, Dad's old Vivitar flash, and scuba gear (Zeagle regs + BCD, Aeris Atmos AI comp, Green-Force TriStar + FII, and a Pinnacle Evolution 2 drysuit )

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mdrtoys Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 558 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My first post -- light & tree How many exposures did you take and what program did you use? The reason I'm asking is the foreground (tree mostly) looks a little dark for HDR.... Love the composition though...fantastic set up....I would have liked a little more detail on the tree but overall a great shot __________________ Cameras: 1D MK II 5D, Powrshot G7 & Pro 1 Lenses: 28-70 f2.8L, 135 f2 L, 17-35L, 70-200 f2.8L IS, 85 f1.8 580ex, 430ex, Manfrotto tripods, monopod My galleries: http://mrigsby.smugmug.com/

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Scoen Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Springfield, OR Posts: 345 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My first post -- light & tree Very Nice Image.... Welcome to the forum!! Hope to see lots more from you __________________ CoenPhotography flickr

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cl photos Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 66 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My first post -- light & tree I think it's great. love the composition. Great shot

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