I had a try and doing a HDR shot with 3 bracketed shots, not as good as so many others I have seen, but its a start
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For a try, it's a good one JJ... Hold the line !!!
25 Oct 2008 6:07am
wow. That's your first attempt? It's so cool. Next time use 5 bracketed shots, and I think you will get more tones. Go for it, and please be aware that you might get hooked. Cheers.
25 Oct 2008 6:19am
Really a nice light here, reflected on the glasses... lovely blur !
25 Oct 2008 7:07am
jj, you done good, but i found it's easier to just change the exposure on ONE RAW file than to take 3 seperate ones, it works out better, less softness... but way to go man, well done!
25 Oct 2008 8:12am
Nice one, and the framing is very interesting, too.
25 Oct 2008 9:37am
Great start if you ask me, sweetie, well done, impressive compo!
25 Oct 2008 9:45am
very nice image - it has a strange feeling but I like it a lot
25 Oct 2008 10:09am
Wonderful attempt! Actually I don't think it looks at all like HDR, it's much better, more dreamlike, soft and subtle. I absolutely love this! Whatever it is you did...you should do it again :)
25 Oct 2008 12:27pm
For a start... it's terrific, very good processing. I've seen a few hdr images that are really over cooked, but this is nice.
25 Oct 2008 12:52pm
Good work, very stunning. Not obvious to see trace of HDR, which is very good to my opinion. HDR should only help you to get good dark and light, not get spectacular shots.
SwissCharles
25 Oct 2008 1:12pm
Excellent for a first try, JJ. Doesn't have that "HDR" look! Well done.
25 Oct 2008 1:27pm
Not too bad for a start. :) You'll need a tripod though if you are using more than one shot.
25 Oct 2008 1:37pm
Really nice HDR, without pushing it too far. Would be even better if you had straightened the vertical lines.
25 Oct 2008 2:43pm
I like your cityscape. Looks like a good first effort to me. I like the slightly softened look of the buildings.
25 Oct 2008 2:51pm
It is a great start! (envy you from your cityscapes ;) )
25 Oct 2008 4:13pm
I don't use HDR for my pics but I like it, when he is soft, like here. Bravo !
25 Oct 2008 4:26pm
I'm pretty much a chicken when it comes to processing, but I like the way this came out. It softens the sharp edges of the buildings and makes them seem more inviting. Well done.
25 Oct 2008 4:59pm
The HDR added soe interesting colours. That is an excellent start.
25 Oct 2008 5:05pm
Great cityscape image for HDR. I love the effect, excellent first effort. I have used Photomatix in the past, a free program. Basic but it works, although you have to clone out their logo.
I enjoy HDR, keep it up.
25 Oct 2008 5:25pm
Muchas gracias por tu visita, es una fotografia fantastica, te felicito por el tratamiento, saludos.
25 Oct 2008 9:01pm
Wow... I haven't tried HDR at all... Maybe lookinga t this pic I might give it a shot too... Nice one...
25 Oct 2008 9:57pm
jj, i don't know what hdr is, but i like this photo
25 Oct 2008 10:30pm
What an impressive photo, JJ! Great perspective and colors, really well done!
25 Oct 2008 11:58pm
this is an amazing photo. I love the colors, all matching as if the architects got together and said, "Will this go with that? Does this make my rear entrance look fat? Do you like my hat?"
26 Oct 2008 2:52am
Looks very effective to me and in many ways, the softened facades are more pleasing than other HDRs.
26 Oct 2008 3:08pm
This is a great shot, like the subtlety of the HDR effect.
26 Oct 2008 6:47pm
Good job. The light is lovely. I haven't yet tried HDR. I like the frame you used.
26 Oct 2008 11:00pm
It's good that you are trying new things. HDR is very good to get good detail in high contrasts, and I've seen other artists take it to dimensions that I wouldn't even bother to compete in. I'm not an expert on it, but it helps to have a Tripod to keep the camera still in low light situations or enough light to sustain really fast shutter speeds. Regards Ade
26 Oct 2008 11:57pm
i love rooftop shots! beautifully done -- this takes me back to my magical days in NYC -- 5 years ago! :) also - - try using one singular shot -- and doing the bracketing w/ photoshop -- as opposed to using 3 separate shots. i have heard it is easier and have seen that it produces some astounding shots! but there is no complaint here -- i love this dreamy aspect! :)
27 Oct 2008 12:01am
Perfect HDR, JJ // Amazing foto // Regards From Yogyakarta Indonesia //
27 Oct 2008 7:14am
Lovely and interesting and a really good job with the HDR.
28 Oct 2008 7:26pm
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