Black-and-White HDR - DPChallenge Forums

09/14/2007 06:43:09 PM · #1

I would like to see a Black-and-White HDR challenge. (That rustling sound you hear would be Ansel Adams, spining in his grave.) It would be a challenge specifically for post-processing. This article made it look interesting.

Apogee Photo Magazine article

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

09/14/2007 06:49:14 PM · #2

Why would Ansel "spin in his grave"? His Zone System is the original, film version of HDRI...

Good challenge topic though, I like it.

R.

loriprophoto

Canon EOS-20D

09/14/2007 06:52:06 PM · #3

Looks way cool, my only problem is I still havent mastered HDR in color let alone in B&W. Anyone care to start a tutorial on how the heck to do HDR. I have tried following the Adobe instructions but have given up as I keep getting that there is not enough dynamic range or I cant save for the web because the file is too big (I was trying to convert a RAW at 5 different exposures).

MonicaJames

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

09/14/2007 06:56:04 PM · #4

I like this tutorial - just stumbled upon it last week.

PM me if you are interested with Photomatix 2.5
^_^

Message edited by author 2007-09-14 18:56:19.

09/14/2007 06:57:46 PM · #5

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Why would Ansel "spin in his grave"? His Zone System is the original, film version of HDRI...

Good challenge topic though, I like it.

R.

He would be spinning in excitement, trying to come back to this side, so he could show us the way. Of course!

[edit to add] Lots of us are probably trying to learn HDR. I know I am. It looks good in BW.

Message edited by author 2007-09-14 18:59:00.

Pentax FA 28-80mm 3.5-5.6 AF - Silver

09/14/2007 07:00:48 PM · #6

Originally posted by loriprophoto:

Simplest thing is to bypass adobe altogether and invest in Photomatix Pro, about 99 bucks; it does a better job and it is much easier to use; then you open the finished result in PS for final processing. I can help you with Photomatix, but I have only tried Adobe's version a couple times.

R.

Puckzzz

Pentax K10D

09/14/2007 08:04:17 PM · #7

like this? this is a B&W shot converted from an HDR colored shot

so basically it's an B&W HDR

Message edited by author 2007-09-14 20:04:52.

Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon

09/14/2007 08:12:47 PM · #8

Originally posted by Puckzzz:

like this? this is a B&W shot converted from an HDR colored shot

so basically it's an B&W HDR

the best part for me is the increased contrast. it seems more crisp. and I like the superblacks & bright whites. this is nicely cold-looking. sharp.

Rino63

Canon EOS-50D

09/15/2007 04:18:09 AM · #9

I agree, could be the occasion for a great B/W landscape contest

Mephisto

Nikon Coolpix A

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

09/15/2007 06:11:27 AM · #10

oh that'd be sweeet! i don't really like the hdr'ish colors, but i love how much depth and contrast you can achieve through hdr, which is why i LOVE hdr in b&w...

a few examples out of my portfolio

Rino63

Canon EOS-50D

Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon

09/15/2007 06:24:29 AM · #11

A couple of test

kellian

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

09/15/2007 06:45:17 AM · #12

I LOVE black and white HDR. I just got Photomatix last week and I've been processing pictures with it nonstop. To be honest I feel a little spoiled now, regular low dynamic range photos look flat :\ Black and white HDR can be so clear and full of detail. It's amazing.

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R IOS

01/26/2016 11:34:43 AM · #13

Bump! it's time to reconsider this.

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

01/26/2016 05:05:55 PM · #14

yes

markwiley

Fujifilm X-Pro2

01/26/2016 05:45:43 PM · #15

Originally posted by pixelpig:

Bump! it's time to reconsider this.

8+ years? Yeah, it is a good time to reconsider this.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III

01/26/2016 07:04:24 PM · #16

Haha yes it got forgotten.

digifotojo

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

01/26/2016 07:24:11 PM · #17

I say thumbs up!!

NiallOTuama

Google Pixel 2

01/26/2016 07:36:23 PM · #18

Originally posted by pixelpig:

Ansel Adams, spining in his grave

That's a much better challenge suggestion! :P

I love this idea!

Message edited by author 2016-01-26 19:36:33.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

01/26/2016 07:47:20 PM · #19

Originally posted by pixelpig:

Ansel Adams, spinning in his grave

I don't get this comment -- I thought his whole set of techniques was centered around trying to increase the final print's dynamic range as much as possible ... I had a chance to visit Adams' Carmel studio several years ago, and I asked one of his assistants what Adams would have thought of Photoshop, and got a response to the effect of "He'd have been all over it" ...

digifotojo

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III

01/26/2016 10:05:58 PM · #20

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by pixelpig:
Ansel Adams, spinning in his grave

I don't get this comment -- I thought his whole set of techniques was centered around trying to increase the final print's dynamic range as much as possible ... I had a chance to visit Adams' Carmel studio several years ago, and I asked one of his assistants what Adams would have thought of Photoshop, and got a response to the effect of "He'd have been all over it" ...

Adams would have flipped over Photomatix.

01/26/2016 10:41:02 PM · #21

He's spinning in his grave, trying to get out of course. He's jealous of all the toys we have & wants to be a PhotoShop Wizard. King of the HDR process. And so on.

Naturally, this challenge would not need a description. Advanced rules would be fine.

Message edited by author 2016-01-26 22:43:22.

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM

01/27/2016 03:27:47 PM · #22

Spin away, Ansel! It's happening!

hajeka

Canon EOS R5

01/27/2016 04:40:54 PM · #23

Originally posted by digifotojo:

I say thumbs up!!

I say thumbs down, but I'm too late :(

01/27/2016 04:51:12 PM · #24

Originally posted by hajeka:

Originally posted by digifotojo:
I say thumbs up!!

I say thumbs down, but I'm too late :(

Garlic looks good in BW. So do pears. Don't give up!