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**Nosmas** · 11-13-2008, 06:27 AM

Ok here we go, it's my first HDR...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelfrauke/3025263257/

That picture is taken in Scotland (Old Man Of Storr). It's a mix of 5 exposures.
I didn't overdo the tone mapping, just gave it a bit more contrast...
I'm not really overwhelmed with the result tbh, It looks okay as long as you don't look at the pic in original size.

Taken with a Canon 40D and the kit lens (Canon EFS 17-85 IS USM).

Let me know what you think please!

**QHdy5Z3A** · 11-13-2008, 08:31 AM

I like it! [xmassmile]

I would love a bigger version so I can make it a wallpaper (1680x1050)!

**Annevecenqp** · 11-13-2008, 06:22 PM

I'll tell you, that's a lot better than my first few HDR's, nice one.

**Mello** · 11-13-2008, 07:46 PM

I like it! [xmassmile]

I would love a bigger version so I can make it a wallpaper (1680x1050)!

If you click on the "All sizes" icon, you'll be able to download the original 10Mpix one if you want

**johnlohanmclee** · 11-14-2008, 02:57 AM

If you click on the "All sizes" icon, you'll be able to download the original 10Mpix one if you want

Oh...that's what that button does

**blenIgnigeSef** · 11-15-2008, 02:53 PM

I hate to be the broken record on the forums, but real HDR photography isn't about a style or look, its simply about making a photo with more data. Using the multiple exposures combined into a 10, 12, 24 or even 32 bit per channel image. Tone mapping is necessary because no monitor displays a photo at those higher bit depths. The advantage to an HDR image over traditional 8 bit per channel image is that like film, you can adjust the exposure without losing detail in the white or black areas so much. Also, you get better fluidity of effects in 3D animation and visual effects by using HDR imagery.

Most of the "HDR" photos and tutorials out there are just about making a weird looking photo. It's not really HDR. It's just some fugly effect on a regular photo.

I like your photo and others that use the process minimally. I don't like the ones that look like an over processed mess. But a real HDR image is really no different looking on screen than a non-HDR image, because all images on your screen are low dynamic range due to the technical limitations of your monitor.

I hope that helps. Maybe you knew that already, and I just went on and on and on for no reason whatsoever. If so, sorry.

**poulaMahmah** · 11-15-2008, 03:21 PM

Nice! Good job!

I bought CS2 a while back specifically to try to do an HDR image. I still havnt tried it. Ive been lazy.

**Nikitka** · 11-15-2008, 08:10 PM

very atmospheric, I like it! well done![thumbup]

**Drysnyaty** · 11-15-2008, 08:13 PM

Nice! I like it.

I would love to visit Scotland someday.

**lovespellszz** · 11-16-2008, 12:52 AM

You can get a free app that does sort of the same thing made by Greg Ward. It's called Photosphere.

http://www.anyhere.com/

11-13-2008, 06:27 AM	#1
Nosmas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 544 Senior Member	My first HDR! Ok here we go, it's my first HDR... http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelfrauke/3025263257/ That picture is taken in Scotland (Old Man Of Storr). It's a mix of 5 exposures. I didn't overdo the tone mapping, just gave it a bit more contrast... I'm not really overwhelmed with the result tbh, It looks okay as long as you don't look at the pic in original size. Taken with a Canon 40D and the kit lens (Canon EFS 17-85 IS USM). Let me know what you think please! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-13-2008, 08:31 AM	#2
QHdy5Z3A Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 393 Senior Member	I like it! [xmassmile] I would love a bigger version so I can make it a wallpaper (1680x1050)! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-13-2008, 06:22 PM	#3
Annevecenqp Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 354 Senior Member	I'll tell you, that's a lot better than my first few HDR's, nice one. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-13-2008, 07:46 PM	#4
Mello Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 495 Senior Member	I like it! [xmassmile] I would love a bigger version so I can make it a wallpaper (1680x1050)! If you click on the "All sizes" icon, you'll be able to download the original 10Mpix one if you want Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-14-2008, 02:57 AM	#5
johnlohanmclee Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 379 Senior Member	If you click on the "All sizes" icon, you'll be able to download the original 10Mpix one if you want Oh...that's what that button does Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-15-2008, 02:53 PM	#6
blenIgnigeSef Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	I hate to be the broken record on the forums, but real HDR photography isn't about a style or look, its simply about making a photo with more data. Using the multiple exposures combined into a 10, 12, 24 or even 32 bit per channel image. Tone mapping is necessary because no monitor displays a photo at those higher bit depths. The advantage to an HDR image over traditional 8 bit per channel image is that like film, you can adjust the exposure without losing detail in the white or black areas so much. Also, you get better fluidity of effects in 3D animation and visual effects by using HDR imagery. Most of the "HDR" photos and tutorials out there are just about making a weird looking photo. It's not really HDR. It's just some fugly effect on a regular photo. I like your photo and others that use the process minimally. I don't like the ones that look like an over processed mess. But a real HDR image is really no different looking on screen than a non-HDR image, because all images on your screen are low dynamic range due to the technical limitations of your monitor. I hope that helps. Maybe you knew that already, and I just went on and on and on for no reason whatsoever. If so, sorry. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-15-2008, 03:21 PM	#7
poulaMahmah Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 478 Senior Member	Nice! Good job! I bought CS2 a while back specifically to try to do an HDR image. I still havnt tried it. Ive been lazy. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-15-2008, 08:10 PM	#8
Nikitka Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 468 Senior Member	very atmospheric, I like it! well done![thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-15-2008, 08:13 PM	#9
Drysnyaty Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 569 Senior Member	Nice! I like it. I would love to visit Scotland someday. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-16-2008, 12:52 AM	#10
lovespellszz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 470 Senior Member	You can get a free app that does sort of the same thing made by Greg Ward. It's called Photosphere. http://www.anyhere.com/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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