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Tattoo
06-12-2007, 23:26
Had a bash at (HDR) tone mapping.
Is it to much?
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/villagechurch2.jpg

C&C Welcome as always
Cuddy
06-12-2007, 23:54
Striking image, i will leave the C&C to others as i know nothing about HDR.
Tattoo
07-12-2007, 06:33
Striking image, i will leave the C&C to others as i know nothing about HDR.
That makes 2 of us then.:)
DiddyDave
07-12-2007, 08:00
I don't think you need to know anything about the HDR process and tone mapping to make a decision on whether you like an image?

Had you straightened the church up a bit, then yes I like the top half, but the super-saturated greens are a bit much for me. If it was mine, I'd have a crack at it again but try to hold back the greens & yellow perhaps a wee bit

But a worthy effort nonetheless - oh, and I love the whole 'HDR' type effect (though not really tried it myself as yet, still, hols coming up eh?)
Tattoo
07-12-2007, 09:50
I don't think you need to know anything about the HDR process and tone mapping to make a decision on whether you like an image?

Had you straightened the church up a bit, then yes I like the top half, but the super-saturated greens are a bit much for me. If it was mine, I'd have a crack at it again but try to hold back the greens & yellow perhaps a wee bit

But a worthy effort nonetheless - oh, and I love the whole 'HDR' type effect (though not really tried it myself as yet, still, hols coming up eh?)

Thanks Dave,
Thought it was a bit yellow green myself.:)
Now how do I reduce the yellow/green? Do I use the channel mixer thingy in photoshop or is there another way?
Tattoo
07-12-2007, 10:08
Quick edit in lightroom to remove some yellow and geen and a wee crop from the top.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/villagechurch3.jpg
DiddyDave
07-12-2007, 10:15
Okay - beat to your earlier request for a reply :lol: that's clearly better IMO
moomike
07-12-2007, 12:59
Totally agree, the final image is a massive improvement imo :thumbs:
simmo
07-12-2007, 16:55
Like both of them but the edit edges it for me. I like the composition and the sky looks great.
Tattoo
07-12-2007, 17:35
Thanks for the comments guys. Will keep at it.
Dark Star
07-12-2007, 19:18
2nd better than first but a creditable start!! Bit too dark to the right and left of the image for me.

Keep 'em coming!
maddog.mark
07-12-2007, 19:30
The edit gets the nod from me, agree with DiddyDave that the greens were a bit too much in the original. Good effort imho.:thumbs:
davidbridges
07-12-2007, 19:58
I like the edit alot more, a great edit from a great photograph !
Tattoo
07-12-2007, 21:59
2nd better than first but a creditable start!! Bit too dark to the right and left of the image for me.

Keep 'em coming!
Will have a little tinker in PS but i'm not to hot with the dodge and burn tools :(

The edit gets the nod from me, agree with DiddyDave that the greens were a bit too much in the original. Good effort imho.:thumbs:
:) Glad you like.

I like the edit alot more, a great edit from a great photograph !

Thanks.

I've been playing with a few more tonight, might post them later. Now I need to go and take some photos with different exposures so I can have a proper play. I'am only using 1 raw file at the mo.

Thanks for looking.
birdsnapper
09-12-2007, 16:45
I'm a big fan of HDR. I like the original better (agree about the green), but the edit is good. How about B&W? Can you post the original so we can have a play?
Tattoo
10-12-2007, 11:37
I'm a big fan of HDR. I like the original better (agree about the green), but the edit is good. How about B&W? Can you post the original so we can have a play?

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/villagechurch23.jpg

Play away. Dont forget to tell me what you done.
Tattoo
10-12-2007, 11:38
Dam just noticed everyone will be able to see my dodgey cloning now.