Hdr?
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Texun1
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That is the one I used. But it was in 09 or 2010. Maybe improved now but it was painful in the early versions. There is a guy from Ft. Worth making a ton of money doing Costco Road shows with his HDR photography. That's not you is it?
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addylo
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That's what counts.
No, not me. But I often see HDR at events now. Main Street Arts Festival was full of them last year. The "Grunge" look that emoxley mentioned is actually pretty popular with consumers right now. It's a novelty to them.
Wigwam Jones
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That's what counts.
No, not me. But I often see HDR at events now. Main Street Arts Festival was full of them last year. The "Grunge" look that emoxley mentioned is actually pretty popular with consumers right now. It's a novelty to them.
Agreed on both counts. I am very over the overdone HDR look, but if people like it, that's what matters; it's all personal taste anyway. I'm also getting near to being done with the fake 'vintage lens' look with artificial vignetting, and so on as well. Straight photography should be able to stand on its own, although admittedly there is a place for HDR in one's bag of tricks.
Texun1
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To me photography is an art form. Anything is fair game unless it falls into certain categories such as historical documentation, evidence or journalism as examples.
I have a question for all of you. How many of you print your work and hang it in your homes? I have 25 or 30 photos displayed in my home and another 10 or so in my office. Sizes range from 20x30 down to the 11x14. I am constantly changing them out with something new. Why shoot it if you are just going to post it on a forum in some low resolution format that does not do the art justice. If that is all you are doing with your work then most point and shoots and Photoshop elements will meet those needs.
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HDR underwater?
I take the vast majority of my photos underwater. Does anyone know if this process would work at depth. The major problem I think would be the lack of light and therefore contrast. I might be able to set my strobes low enough to be able to get three or four flashes off before needing those critical few seconds to recharge. Won't work for fish since they flock off the second the flash pops, but might work for macro and wide angle "scenic" shots.:scratch2:
I'd love to hear some opinions on this as I'm going diving in August.
Nikon D90 with Ikelite housing, DS 200 and DS 125 strobes with a variety of lenses.
I take the vast majority of my photos underwater. Does anyone know if this process would work at depth. The major problem I think would be the lack of light and therefore contrast. I might be able to set my strobes low enough to be able to get three or four flashes off before needing those critical few seconds to recharge. Won't work for fish since they flock off the second the flash pops, but might work for macro and wide angle "scenic" shots.:scratch2:
I'd love to hear some opinions on this as I'm going diving in August.
Nikon D90 with Ikelite housing, DS 200 and DS 125 strobes with a variety of lenses.
addylo
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I'm thinking HDR would be a good fit for underwater stills. Underwater is definitely a high-contrast environment. The biggest challenge would be movement. Like you said, you can't shoot critters or fanning objects since they would not hold still for two or more exposures (which would cause "ghosting"), but it would be interesting to try it on stills.
Edit: After thinking about it more... even some ghosting would look cool in an underwater shot. I'm thinking of a wreck situation where there is some fanning of vegetation. It might give the scene a whispy movement feel. Perfect for underwater.
I'd say give it a try on a few shots! It's only electrons.
Edit: After thinking about it more... even some ghosting would look cool in an underwater shot. I'm thinking of a wreck situation where there is some fanning of vegetation. It might give the scene a whispy movement feel. Perfect for underwater.
I'd say give it a try on a few shots! It's only electrons.
LittleNaples
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You can do HDR in Photoshop (or PS Elements) without bracketing. Here's an example using the method described here.... http://creativenerds.co.uk/tutorials/creating-an-hdr-photo-effect-in-3-simple-steps/
Before and after shots....I used 25% for shadows and highlights instead of the suggested 50%...just experiment to get the amount you like.
Before and after shots....I used 25% for shadows and highlights instead of the suggested 50%...just experiment to get the amount you like.
HandyHamlet
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I only have two prints that had to be framed from my school daze displayed. The rest are signed originals by photographers I know and respect. I see enough of my own work every single day. No inspiration there.
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Texun1
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I can understand that, you do it for a living and see it day after day.
pioneervato
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Tex, I display a lot of my work in my home. For me it's a way to force myself to look at them and ask myself what, if anything, could I do to make them better. I agree, low resolution images posted on the web often leave a lot to be desired and I'm not always happy with the results that I sometimes get.
Currently I have two photographs on exhibit in a gallery with four more slated to be exhibited in August. Displaying your work in public venues or exhibiting them in galleries is a great way to get some recognition and maybe even make a little money. I also have many photographs hanging in private homes across the country and some of them are members of the AK community. What good is art really if you can't share it with others to enjoy?
A couple years back I started a thread here in the camera forum devoted to "print swapping" (not to be confused with wife swapping)
and it was fun and a good way to collect some work from others. I think it's important to display even if it is just in your home or office.
Over the years I have collected some very nice work by my students and plan on dedicating some space in my home for displaying their work as well. I only wish I had a bigger house with lots of wall space to accommodate all of the art work and photographs I have acquired.
Currently I have two photographs on exhibit in a gallery with four more slated to be exhibited in August. Displaying your work in public venues or exhibiting them in galleries is a great way to get some recognition and maybe even make a little money. I also have many photographs hanging in private homes across the country and some of them are members of the AK community. What good is art really if you can't share it with others to enjoy?
A couple years back I started a thread here in the camera forum devoted to "print swapping" (not to be confused with wife swapping)
and it was fun and a good way to collect some work from others. I think it's important to display even if it is just in your home or office. Over the years I have collected some very nice work by my students and plan on dedicating some space in my home for displaying their work as well. I only wish I had a bigger house with lots of wall space to accommodate all of the art work and photographs I have acquired.
Texun1
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Tex, I display a lot of my work in my home. For me it's a way to force myself to look at them and ask myself what, if anything, could I do to make them better. I agree, low resolution images posted on the web often leave a lot to be desired and I'm not always happy with the results that I sometimes get.
Currently I have two photographs on exhibit in a gallery with four more slated to be exhibited in August. Displaying your work in public venues or exhibiting them in galleries is a great way to get some recognition and maybe even make a little money. I also have many photographs hanging in private homes across the country and some of them are members of the AK community. What good is art really if you can't share it with others to enjoy?
A couple years back I started a thread here in the camera forum devoted to "print swapping" (not to be confused with wife swapping)
Over the years I have collected some very nice work by my students and plan on dedicating some space in my home for displaying their work as well. I only wish I had a bigger house with lots of wall space to accommodate all of the art work and photographs I have acquired.
I did not mean to imply that my photos are the only ones in my home. I have a couple of friends that are Master Photographers and feel fortunate to have some of their work to display.
I guess I am in the same boat as you. If I don't print it and look at it I can't get better. I don't think that you can fully envision how the print will look until you have it in your hands. Sometimes I will have something on the screen that I think is great. When printed it is just OK. Other times something on the screen is just OK and when on paper it is outstanding.
I have also done the print swapping and agree that it is a wonderful way to collect great work. I just donated a dozen framed prints to a silent auction for a local charity event and I am happy that all were sold and for much more than I would have thought.
Thanks for your response and I apologize for moving the thread off topic.
Back to HDR Photos.
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