Thanks Mr. Bill
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Thanks Mr. Bill
Mr. Bill got me interested in an HDR software program through many of great pics that he posts here. Just wanted him to know what he started. This has kept me busy all day. Thanks Mr. Bill!
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I know the picture is kind of over the top for some but I wanted to play with tne program and see what I could do. The software is very easy if you have any basic computer skills. The program Mr. Bill recommended was Photomatrix. I purchased the basic version called Photomatrix Essentials.
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I like it! With HDR, it all depends on what you're trying to achieve. There seem to be two HDR camps. Those who use HDR to enhance a photo and those who use it to create art. Some will say your pic is over-processed, and honestly, it probably is. But that's what I like about it. It's more art than photo now. That would look great hanging on a wall. Great work and post more as you do them!
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I like it! With HDR, it all depends on what you're trying to achieve. There seem to be two HDR camps. Those who use HDR to enhance a photo and those who use it to create art. Some will say your pic is over-processed, and honestly, it probably is. But that's what I like about it. It's more art than photo now. That would look great hanging on a wall. Great work and post more as you do them!
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I like it! With HDR, it all depends on what you're trying to achieve. There seem to be two HDR camps. Those who use HDR to enhance a photo and those who use it to create art. Some will say your pic is over-processed, and honestly, it probably is. But that's what I like about it. It's more art than photo now. That would look great hanging on a wall. Great work and post more as you do them!
I'm sure the OP will learn as he goes along, and this was obviously a first attempt.
For some inspiration, here is a photo from a local photographer. The picture is obviously very processed as it almost looks like a rendering, but it is also very breathtaking. Sometimes, less is more.
You're right though, I'm not a huge fan of HDR and certainly not a fan of overdone HDR
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I like what you did to the photo. May have to get that software program and do a little experimenting.
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I'm all for creating art. I understand that the OP is new to this, so was only trying to help. The problem I see is that it is so over processed that it has distortion and pixelation going on which detracts from the photo. By backing off just a tad, until this stuff is gone, a similar effect could be achieved while producing a much crisper photo.
I'm sure the OP will learn as he goes along, and this was obviously a first attempt.
For some inspiration, here is a photo from a local photographer. The picture is obviously very processed as it almost looks like a rendering, but it is also very breathtaking. Sometimes, less is more.
You're right though, I'm not a huge fan of HDR and certainly not a fan of overdone HDR
I'm sure the OP will learn as he goes along, and this was obviously a first attempt.
For some inspiration, here is a photo from a local photographer. The picture is obviously very processed as it almost looks like a rendering, but it is also very breathtaking. Sometimes, less is more.
You're right though, I'm not a huge fan of HDR and certainly not a fan of overdone HDR
The trouble with this shot is the white's are blown and poor subject matter.
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I'm all for creating art. I understand that the OP is new to this, so was only trying to help. The problem I see is that it is so over processed that it has distortion and pixelation going on which detracts from the photo. By backing off just a tad, until this stuff is gone, a similar effect could be achieved while producing a much crisper photo.
I'm sure the OP will learn as he goes along, and this was obviously a first attempt.
For some inspiration, here is a photo from a local photographer. The picture is obviously very processed as it almost looks like a rendering, but it is also very breathtaking. Sometimes, less is more.
You're right though, I'm not a huge fan of HDR and certainly not a fan of overdone HDR
I'm sure the OP will learn as he goes along, and this was obviously a first attempt.
For some inspiration, here is a photo from a local photographer. The picture is obviously very processed as it almost looks like a rendering, but it is also very breathtaking. Sometimes, less is more.
You're right though, I'm not a huge fan of HDR and certainly not a fan of overdone HDR
The point I was making was, if the pic you posted is indeed HDR, it is one style of HDR. The one the OP posted is another. Like I said earlier, one (your post) is done to enhance a photo while keeping it look like a photo. The other (OP's post) is done to make it look more like a drawing/art piece.
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I guess we will have to agree to disagree. By posting the pic you did, you're comparing apples to oranges. The pic you posted is over-processed in the sense they chose a horrible background for a white car. The car on the right is completely washed out with the blown out white sky. Darken that sky, and I agree, breathtaking picture. I would venture to guess that picture isn't even HDR, but just a pic with the levels changed. If it was HDR, I would have expected the line where the building and sky meet to not be so blown out. And the black on the back of the right car would have much more detail.
The point I was making was, if the pic you posted is indeed HDR, it is one style of HDR. The one the OP posted is another. Like I said earlier, one (your post) is done to enhance a photo while keeping it look like a photo. The other (OP's post) is done to make it look more like a drawing/art piece.
The point I was making was, if the pic you posted is indeed HDR, it is one style of HDR. The one the OP posted is another. Like I said earlier, one (your post) is done to enhance a photo while keeping it look like a photo. The other (OP's post) is done to make it look more like a drawing/art piece.
You guys are really too much. This site seems to be nothing but a median for a bunch of guys to stroke each others ego. Most people like constructive criticism because it actually helps them get better at what they are trying to do.