srika

are we allowed to change entries once posting them? I thought we did that in the past... what do you think. I wanna post something but I dont think its my final entry..

wndrlst

I vote

srika

I mean, at least youll have something to look at lol

jupitersolo

Because of the nature of this theme, I vote . I think it would allow to much of trying to one up the other. I'm still trying to figure where to take the first shot to even try and enter.

srika

ok maybe ill post it in the HDR thread

fdl

Is there any criteria for voting. EG: Best use of dynamic range. Or should we just vote on what picture we like the best

srika

didnt specify but I would say the latter

wndrlst

^^Agreed. I don't think voting has ever been based on technical merit, but rather on what appeals to the voter.

fdl

I have always voted based on how the photo relates to the theme. If a photo looks amazing but doesnt capture the spirit of the theme, i don't vote for it.

In this case, the theme is "HDR" , which is a little different. Thats why I posed the question.

JLatimer

I do the same... My I guess here it would be the applicability of the HDR technique. Does HDR contribute to the feel of the image.

srika

those things are definitely important too! I guess it all comes together in the final assessment.

ConradE46

3 pages and not a single entry yet! I don't want to be the first. So I'll just wait.

synth19

When you guys create these HDR shots....are you taking multiple shots with your camera at different exposures, or are you manually changing the exposure on one shot (after the fact) with some editing software, and then saving each edit as a new pic? Does this make sense?

srika

multiple shots with your camera at different exposures

synth19

^ gotcha. I will attempt this with a subcompact... I know that should probably be illegal. LOL

Billiam

An extra 100 pixels!?! You’re just a rebel rousing maverick aren’t you?

srika

soo does this mean you are gonna enter something?

Billiam

Actually, I did the proverbial kick myself in the ass several times over when I got back from my trip. There were probably six or seven times I thought to myself "There's no way. The light is too contrasty." HDR never crossed my mind the entire week I was out there. I do have a couple that I bracketed sufficiently to give it a whirl though.

srika

no "magic hour" opportunities?

danny25

Did you shoot RAW? Just make 3-5 images from your RAW file and try it out.

Stapler

I dunno about that other app but adobe photoshop cs2 never liked that method, it would inform me that they were all the same image.

danny25

I tried it in photomatix and it worked fine. It couldn't tell the exposure settings on the image since they were all technically the same, so I just manually entered them.

srika

btw I'm not concerned that there haven't been any entries yet. In fact, I would have been surprised if there were. This contest is still new. It takes time and it's good that we're putting effort and planning into it, rather than conjuring something up quickly and posting it.

Stapler

I dunno about other people, but i've tried to put 3 together so far, but they are unfit for human consumption. Looks like i'll have to actually leave my backyard for this.

srika

haha.... DUDE you live in AZ!!! red rocks/sand + magic hour = FTW!

Billiam

Some random thoughts... What I find sort of interesting about this is the whole notion of what constitutes an HDR image. It will mean different things to different people. Technically speaking, you can probably consider any single image that combines a range exposure values beyond what your camera is capable of capturing in a single frame. If I had to put some numbers on it, I start feeling the "HDR wow factor" when I see something that combines at least 6 stops worth of exposure values. Even that is pretty subjective though as I find the degree to which HDR impresses me is highly dependent on the subject matter.

Dan Martin

For me, I like HDR photos that don't look like HDR photos. I prefer a shot that stands on its own, but when you take a minute to think about it, you realize that there's more range in the scene than you could capture normally. In general, I prefer a subtle HDR look that enhances an already good photo rather than a "HDR for the sake of being HDR" photo.

srika

Infinite number of possibilities. Isn't photography great.

fdl

OK, enough chit chat

srika

Crazy88

I assume if we just have the photmatix trial, the photomatix watermark is acceptable. Right?

srika

Roadmaster

Eagle Harbor, Michigan - Canon 1DMKII @ 17-40F4L - I believe 6 frames.

Best,

Dustin

wndrlst

srika

first entry! that's nice.

fsttyms1

Pictures or 3 pages of chit chat




Except for Roadmaster



That means you too wonderlust

Dan Martin

Technical Details:
Canon 30D with EF-S 10-22
Three exposures over a 5 hour span:
First shot: 1/60 @ f/16 ISO 100
Second: 1/15 @ f/16 ISO 100
Third: 1265 seconds (about 21 minutes) @ f/4 ISO 100

The first and second shots took place around 5:00pm. Their purpose is to record detail in the trees and rocks. The third exposure started just after 10:00pm and recorded the star trails around Polaris and the cabin lights around the lake.

srika

damn.

ConradE46

You can say that again!

That was a technically difficult shot! (super stead tripod/head)

srika

sooooooooo........... how do you do a 21 min exposure? I would guess BULB + that Canon deluxe shutter release/timer?