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 11/20/2006 08:49:00 AM · #1
Thanks for the walk through David. Im going to try that with the originals.

Thanks to Brad aswell I really liked the postcard look to it on your take on it.

Thanks!

11/16/2006 03:05:23 PM · #2
Originally posted by BradP:
(CS2 only)


I like the texture in the wall and the hand that you got there. Any tips on what you did?

11/16/2006 12:59:14 PM · #3
(CS2 only)
 11/16/2006 12:50:00 PM · #4
Originally posted by dwterry:
Originally posted by behindthescenes:
My first attempt at this cool technique. I couldnt find my tripod so I shot handheld.



Using your image as an example, here's a rather simple technique that I kinda like, using only Photoshop (CS or CS2):



1) Duplicate the layer
2) Set layer blend mode to Soft Light (note the loss of some details in shadows and highlights? that's a hint to where I'm going next)
3) Click Edit | Adjustments | Shadow/Highlight
4) Adjust the shadow and highlights sliders to pull back some of the details on either end of the spectrum.
5) Adjust the mid-tone contrast slider.

That's it. With just a couple of steps the output approaches what you've seen with the tone mapping using just PhotoShop CS or CS2.

Now... you could leave off step #2 and simply adjust the shadows and highlights for something similar as well. I just happen to like how doing the adjustment on a soft blend layer bumps up the saturation.


Kind of underscores my contention that tone mapping and shadow/highlight in PS aren't all that different...

R.
 11/16/2006 07:17:09 AM · #5
Originally posted by behindthescenes:
My first attempt at this cool technique. I couldnt find my tripod so I shot handheld.



Using your image as an example, here's a rather simple technique that I kinda like, using only Photoshop (CS or CS2):



1) Duplicate the layer
2) Set layer blend mode to Soft Light (note the loss of some details in shadows and highlights? that's a hint to where I'm going next)
3) Click Edit | Adjustments | Shadow/Highlight
4) Adjust the shadow and highlights sliders to pull back some of the details on either end of the spectrum.
5) Adjust the mid-tone contrast slider.

That's it. With just a couple of steps the output approaches what you've seen with the tone mapping using just PhotoShop CS or CS2.

Now... you could leave off step #2 and simply adjust the shadows and highlights for something similar as well. I just happen to like how doing the adjustment on a soft blend layer bumps up the saturation.

Message edited by author 2006-11-16 07:17:31.
 11/16/2006 04:18:57 AM · #6
Originally posted by behindthescenes:

you rock!! im not sure what tone mapping is or how to do it. can you steer me in the right direction?


Only if you are using Photomatix Pro. I don't know if CS2 even HAS tone mapping...

R.
 11/15/2006 07:24:22 PM · #7
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by behindthescenes:
My first attempt at this cool technique. I couldnt find my tripod so I shot handheld.



You can easily use tone mapping to recover some detail in the reflection... It would work better from a larger original, but this gives an idea where you can go:



R.


you rock!! im not sure what tone mapping is or how to do it. can you steer me in the right direction?
 11/15/2006 06:37:54 PM · #8
Originally posted by behindthescenes:
My first attempt at this cool technique. I couldnt find my tripod so I shot handheld.



You can easily use tone mapping to recover some detail in the reflection... It would work better from a larger original, but this gives an idea where you can go:



R.
 11/15/2006 05:49:17 PM · #9
My first attempt at this cool technique. I couldnt find my tripod so I shot handheld.

11/15/2006 05:27:09 PM · #10
Originally posted by JOHNBOY1970:
From three shots under my garage, it's raining here!


Bit too busy & flat to fully appreciate the HDR component of this image..
 11/15/2006 05:11:10 PM · #11
I processed this back in May from a single exposure so that I could get the windows and the inside done properly. Someday, I'll go back and actually shoot it right. :)

11/12/2006 10:20:25 PM · #12
I need a pluggin with a "de-suck" slider. This HDR isn't helping.
 11/12/2006 09:50:48 PM · #13
HDR without HDR if that makes sense.
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 11/12/2006 01:54:27 PM · #14
From three shots under my garage, it's raining here!
 11/12/2006 05:02:21 AM · #15
Here's another quick one from me, only 4 shots this time. I seem to have some ghosting in this one.

11/11/2006 10:06:35 PM · #16
Just uploaded a couple of HDRs from a trip last summer.
and a "before"

This natural bridge would have been impossible to capture without HDR, at the time of day I was there:

11/11/2006 07:18:24 PM · #17
Bear, when I win the lotto tonight make room because I am moving up there to your house for lessons! (You'll be well paid of course:)
 11/11/2006 03:56:08 PM · #18
Originally posted by Raziel:
Originally posted by sjul:
Here is a picture I took using HDR:



That's a nice shot. You should post a link to a bigger picture as this one is a bit small.


Thank you :) Here is a link to a bigger version:

//www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=253661910&size=o

Message edited by author 2006-11-11 15:56:25.
 11/11/2006 03:52:12 PM · #19
Originally posted by MAK:


trying various things with HDR trying to keep it real but wired its a great tool for either style you choose to do. I like all aspects of HDR even the totally wacko stuff


I have also noticed how easy it is to go completely overboard with HDR.

I'm guessing the 9 shot bracketing on the Nikon D200 works very well for HDR.
 11/11/2006 03:45:51 PM · #20
Originally posted by sjul:
Here is a picture I took using HDR:



That's a nice shot. You should post a link to a bigger picture as this one is a bit small.
 11/11/2006 02:45:53 PM · #21


trying various things with HDR trying to keep it real but wired its a great tool for either style you choose to do. I like all aspects of HDR even the totally wacko stuff
 11/11/2006 02:23:29 PM · #22
Here is a picture I took using HDR:

11/11/2006 01:55:01 PM · #23
Originally posted by jpeters:
This is what I have done using HDR/tone mapping. I have found that it doesn't work well with all images, but I am pleased with these as there aren't any halos or graying of the highlights.



I think these look fantastic. The detail is incredible.
11/11/2006 01:49:00 PM · #24
That's nicely done Raziel, very luminous.

R.
 11/11/2006 01:36:08 PM · #25
HDR that I shot today using a 9 shot sequence:



I tried to not go overboard, and still keep it somewhat natural looking. I really like how the multiple exposure HDR merge has made the cars translucent.
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