Total newb - HDR pics

StinkyTheGrump · 19th of May 2010 (Wed)

I saw some pictures of eyes that I thought were really cool so I thought I'd give it a shot. This was taken with manual focus with a t2i and kit lens. I used tone mapping on one image via Luminance HDR but am not sure I like all of the colors, specifically the red tinge throughout and the blue pupil.

This next image is a combination of three pictures using automatic bracketing and taken with a t2i and a 2000mm F/10 prime on a tripod. Images processed in Luminance HDR. Subject is 4.5km away. I kind of like the blurred effect on the boat in the background caused by it's movement but I'm not sure if it takes away from the picture or adds to it. I'm sure there's many other things wrong with both of these pics.
Any comments/critique is welcome, thanks!

Robert_Lay · 19th of May 2010 (Wed)

Congratulations on the first image - it's a sure winner. I dare any first poster to try to beat that image.

The second image is more of a disaster. Whatever moves between the exposures causes serious defects which are a dead giveaway. The flag and the boat in upper left have clearly moved between exposures, and HDR doesn't like that at all.

JoeyBaccala · 19th of May 2010 (Wed)

Love the first HDR, second not really. I feel that once motion is introduced it ruins the HDR.

What kit lens was used for the 1st and how many shots were taken?

Rivest · 19th of May 2010 (Wed)

First one is awesome. Second one well...

StinkyTheGrump · 19th of May 2010 (Wed)

Thanks for the comments everyone! The first image is just one image tone mapped in Luminance HDR and I used the 18-55 lens that came with the t2i. Not sure if that technically makes it an HDR or not because I did not use different exposures.
For the second one I think I'll use one image like I did on the first one and tone map it to see how it comes out...

StinkyTheGrump · 19th of May 2010 (Wed)

Here's the second try at the second one. Does this have any potential?

Flo · 20th of May 2010 (Thu)

The second shot, chalk it up to practice, all the editing will not help this one.

First, although eyes are not my thing.lol.you caught all the details one would hope to .

GorgeShooter · 20th of May 2010 (Thu)

I really like the first shot but would rather see the highlights and detail on the skin de-emphasized. Kinda distracting IMO.

StinkyTheGrump · 20th of May 2010 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GorgeShooter

I really like the first shot but would rather see the highlights and detail on the skin de-emphasized. Kinda distracting IMO.

Good point, I'll have to try that when I get home tonight. No idea how to do that though so I guess I'll be hitting the books, so to speak.

corkneyfonz · 20th of May 2010 (Thu)

First one is awesome but the second is only worth keeping to remind you of when you were inexperienced.

kris_lumague · 20th of May 2010 (Thu)

the first image is a winner
and the second attempt for the 2nd photo is much better

manttium · 20th of May 2010 (Thu)

Agreed, the first image is great, but the second one doesn't really work. Perhaps the subject matter doesn't really lend itself to HDR? There's a lot of empty blue space. Also, it doesn't help that the boat and flag are moving, though that can be dealt with

StinkyTheGrump · 21st of May 2010 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GorgeShooter

I really like the first shot but would rather see the highlights and detail on the skin de-emphasized. Kinda distracting IMO.

Thanks for all the comments folks! I did a "zoom" effect to blur everything outside the center with the intent of making the eye more of the focal point. How's this?

Robert_Lay · 21st of May 2010 (Fri)

I think your intent in this last offering is commendable, but it fails with me, because I really like the exquisite detail throughout the original of #1.

StinkyTheGrump · 21st of May 2010 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert_Lay

I think your intent in this last offering is commendable, but it fails with me, because I really like the exquisite detail throughout the original of #1.

Yeah, it did get rid of more detail in the eye than I liked which wasn't really what I was going for. The zoom effect I used via Irfanview isn't that great. I think it would be interesting to see a more dramatic zoom effect on everything but the eye. I don't have a program that can do that, anyone care to try?

19th of May 2010 (Wed)	#2
Robert_Lay Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA Posts: 7,546	Re: Total newb - HDR pics Congratulations on the first image - it's a sure winner. I dare any first poster to try to beat that image. The second image is more of a disaster. Whatever moves between the exposures causes serious defects which are a dead giveaway. The flag and the boat in upper left have clearly moved between exposures, and HDR doesn't like that at all. __________________ Bob Quality of Light, Photo Tool ver 2.0 Canon Rebel XTi; EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-f/5.6 USM; EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-f/5.6; EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM; EF 50mm f/1.4 USM; Canon Powershot G5; Canon AE1(2); Leica R4s; Battery Grip BG-E3; Pentax Digital Spotmeter with Zone VI Mod & Calibration.

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StinkyTheGrump Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Total newb - HDR pics Thanks for the comments everyone! The first image is just one image tone mapped in Luminance HDR and I used the 18-55 lens that came with the t2i. Not sure if that technically makes it an HDR or not because I did not use different exposures. For the second one I think I'll use one image like I did on the first one and tone map it to see how it comes out... Last edited by StinkyTheGrump : 19th of May 2010 (Wed) at 23:03.

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StinkyTheGrump Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Total newb - HDR pics Here's the second try at the second one. Does this have any potential?

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StinkyTheGrump Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 IMAGE EDITING OK	Total newb - HDR pics I saw some pictures of eyes that I thought were really cool so I thought I'd give it a shot. This was taken with manual focus with a t2i and kit lens. I used tone mapping on one image via Luminance HDR but am not sure I like all of the colors, specifically the red tinge throughout and the blue pupil. This next image is a combination of three pictures using automatic bracketing and taken with a t2i and a 2000mm F/10 prime on a tripod. Images processed in Luminance HDR. Subject is 4.5km away. I kind of like the blurred effect on the boat in the background caused by it's movement but I'm not sure if it takes away from the picture or adds to it. I'm sure there's many other things wrong with both of these pics. Any comments/critique is welcome, thanks!

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Flo Gimmie Some Lovin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nanaimo,B.C. Posts: 43,901 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Total newb - HDR pics The second shot, chalk it up to practice, all the editing will not help this one. First, although eyes are not my thing.lol.you caught all the details one would hope to . __________________ you're a great friend, but if Zombies chase us, I am tripping you.

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manttium Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 88	Re: Total newb - HDR pics Agreed, the first image is great, but the second one doesn't really work. Perhaps the subject matter doesn't really lend itself to HDR? There's a lot of empty blue space. Also, it doesn't help that the boat and flag are moving, though that can be dealt with __________________ Flickr

21st of May 2010 (Fri)	#14
Robert_Lay Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA Posts: 7,546	Re: Total newb - HDR pics I think your intent in this last offering is commendable, but it fails with me, because I really like the exquisite detail throughout the original of #1. __________________ Bob Quality of Light, Photo Tool ver 2.0 Canon Rebel XTi; EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-f/5.6 USM; EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-f/5.6; EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM; EF 50mm f/1.4 USM; Canon Powershot G5; Canon AE1(2); Leica R4s; Battery Grip BG-E3; Pentax Digital Spotmeter with Zone VI Mod & Calibration.

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