HDR

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Originally Posted by Chucaro

Blitz, this is a test done using EasyHDR pro
The software is reasonable cheap and give good results.
I used the Nikon 300s with a Tokina 14-24 f/4 on a Manfrotto tripod.
I took 5 shots and used only 3. The reason for that was to minimize the distortion in the clouds because the movement on them from frame to frame.
Generally I do not use HDR in landscaping photography when there are clouds in the sky. I do not like to effect.
In this case I was trying to get details in the bottom of the pools.
The settings were aperture f/18, focal lens 12mm, ISO 200 and if I remember correctly the shutter speed was

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damned impressive - I've been to flat out with work to have a chance to even look at my camera since posting this. But the lean too the horses use should be a good test bed to try. Out of curiosity did you use a polarising filter?

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Originally Posted by blitz

damned impressive - I've been to flat out with work to have a chance to even look at my camera since posting this. But the lean too the horses use should be a good test bed to try. Out of curiosity did you use a polarising filter?

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Thank you for your comments. In cases like this, yes I am using polarize filter.

I note my Pentax K7 has an in-built HDR feature. I suppose I should try it out.

Well I think I have some good subjects I took some shots of a snake skin in the mangroves of breakfast creek and of an old engine block that has been used as a mooring for about 50 years or so. My criteria was a subject that I couldn't get a single good shot of.

So now I have 2 challenges work out how to use the software and then how to post a non touched up photo and a 'worked' photo on here, I hope to do this before the weekend is over..

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Originally Posted by p38arover

I note my Pentax K7 has an in-built HDR feature. I suppose I should try it out.

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Not that I have managed to actually do it but it does add another dimention to how to look at the composition of what you are going to shoot. I love a challenge

HDR is often the only way to truly capture what you eye sees - either that or a lot of dodging & burning in the processing stage.

I find that the layer masking techniques described here really help to make the final image look natural:

HDR Tutorial | High Dynamic Range Tutorial

Cheers, Steve

not that it cost alot but I got ripped off with the NX software - all that came up on the disc was nikon transfer.

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Originally Posted by blitz

not that it cost alot but I got ripped off with the NX software - all that came up on the disc was nikon transfer.

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From were you got the software! :eek:
NX2 legitimate disk come with the program and cost less than $ 200.00
If you got the software from an authorized dealer ask them to supply the proper disk or call Nikon Australia.
I have the legitimate program and is ok.
Cheers
Arthur

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Originally Posted by blitz

not that it cost alot but I got ripped off with the NX software - all that came up on the disc was nikon transfer.

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There is capture NX and transfer NX.

Transfer is the free one which comes with the camera. Capture is the expensive one.

Both are created by Nik.

Cheers, Steve

This is what you need:


Nikon NX2 Capture Software

http://www.digidirect.com.au/plugins...apture-nx2.jpg