HDR Photography: Color Images
July 9, 2009 by Alec
Filed under HDR, Landscapes
Hi Gang,
Following up on Tuesdays post of BW images, today’s post features a variety of color HDR images all produced with Photomatix Pro. I’ve been experimenting with different light conditions, different effects. For example, in the Mickey’s shot I definitely wanted to see what would happen when motion was introduced across three exposures and NOT controlled for in Photomatix. I’ve learned a great deal about using Photomatix Pro, much of which I HAVEN’T found in other tutorials, so I’m considering one. Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll start working on it. Enjoy the images and have a great weekend! If you have specific questions, ask them in the comment section where I can try to provide responses helpful to everyone.
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Beautifully and tastefully done, Alec. I like them all, but tend to return to the bridge image.
Wes
Finally a picture of Princess Kaya! I love all 3 of these images and was very intrigued by the B & W pics as well. I think we need to discuss me purchasing another photo to add to my collection.
Hi, I'd be very interested in watching a tutorial on HDR by you…
Thanks.
In the image with the dog was this one image processed in photomatix and also was this set up using a tripod or was it captured handheld. I cant imagine you would get the dog in the same pose and position in multiple images. Also interested to know your shutter speeds in the Mickey image. Would love to see a tutorial. Thanks Edmund
Hi David,
Thanks for the comment. I'll start giving it some consideration.
Cheers,
Alec
Hi Edmund,
Yes, all three were Photomatix, all three on tripod. Kaya's head moved between the frames, but her body remained amazingly still, so I just brought in a clean head from one of the three frames.
Mickey's: The shutter speeds were 4sec, 1.3sec, 0.4sec. using a bracket of 1 2/3 stops. Essentially, getting full detail from shadows to highlights without the frames going too far either way.
THANK YOU for being here.
Alec
Hey Deb,
She's such a ham for the camera, no?
Hang in there, working on a new fine art site. Stay tuned.
Cheers,
alec
Hi Wes!
Thanks for the kind words. I curious to see if any one else is drawn to that image or others or any of them! That one was mostly an experiment in shooting architecture in the sweet space of twilight.
Have a great weekend and keep the rubber side down. You're watch the Le Tour I assume?
Cheers,
alec
I would be very interested in an hdr tutorial,
Have a great day!
marek
Great perspective on “Tractor and Friend”. Great tonal range in B&W farm image; loved the light on the sides of the silos.
AJ,
I miss that dog of yours. Although I love each of them, I am drawn to Kaya largely because I know her and your relationship with her. It is playful, joyful, and happy. It makes me smile. I would love it large on the wall of my office. It would make me smile all day.
KG
Hey KG,
THANK YOU for the kind words. Kaya is a keeper and full of personality. She's smiling and happiest when romping through a field, making this shot easy to get. In fact, when I take her with me on a shoot she has a knack for gravitating right in front of the camera. SHE ALWAYS does this. I don't get it.
Cheers,
alec
Hi Marek,
Thanks for the feedback. Definitely looking forward to our workshop in just 4 weeks!
HI Barb!
Thank you for stopping by and for the kind words. I shot two different sets for the “Tractor and Friend”…first without friend. Then Kaya walked into the shot and I was just about to shoo her away thinking she'll never stay still long enough. Then I thought, “WHO CARES JUST SAY YES AND SHOOT IT.”
Cheers,
Alec
I'm really enjoying seeing examples of HDR and like the way you're handling it – it suits your style and these images just hint at all you might do with a broader palette/tonal range. To me you are someone who could really exploit this form in a thoughtful, tasteful and interesting way.