The Official non-auto Image thread

Nutty Nair · 27th April 2010, 14:57

@Samurai - Thanks for the pointer. I was shooting with an umbrella in one hand & the camera in the other. Also it is a P&S camera.
One doubt I have in taking close ups, can we use flash in conditions of low light? How would it affect the shot?

@shajufx - nice shot of the flower.

clevermax · 27th April 2010, 15:02

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Originally Posted by furioussphinx

Did some tweaking and got these.

These pictures look much better now! Post more Auto - HDRs

Proxima · 27th April 2010, 15:16

My first HDR attempt. I saw a video tutorial on Youtube and tried to follow it.

Please let me know how I can improve.

EDIT: A single RAW file was used.

shajufx · 27th April 2010, 15:36

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Originally Posted by Nutty Nair

I was shooting with an umbrella in one hand & the camera in the other.

Nutty Nair,(or naughty nair ?) you can use the same umbrella (if only inside is silver coated) to get a bounce flash effect on the less lighted areas while you shoot.

, but with a P&S, I doubt how a flash can be detached.

This is dedicated for you !

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furioussphinx · 27th April 2010, 15:50

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Originally Posted by theMAG

furioussphinx,

From what I've experienced, HDR works best for the outdoors, especially if its overcast. I would suggest you work towards a mild HDR (1/3 EV stops) initially.

Yes, should try better outdoor shots. Looks like the rains are around the corner. Will try the 1/3 exposure next time.

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Originally Posted by clevermax

These pictures look much better now! Post more Auto - HDRs

I just got onto the band wagon, the clicking just wont stop

clevermax · 27th April 2010, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Proxima

My first HDR attempt. I saw a video tutorial on Youtube and tried to follow it.
Please let me know how I can improve.
EDIT: A single RAW file was used.

@Proxima: It's a pseudo HDR right, because only one RAW file was used. BTW Nice composition!

Proxima · 27th April 2010, 23:01

Yes Clever, didn't know the term pseudo-HDR.

Another one from the same set.

rjstyles69 · 27th April 2010, 23:21

Tried a pseudo HDR , apparently I cant figure out why the center part of the image is showing bright after using photomatix.

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furioussphinx · 28th April 2010, 00:43

tried light painting a while back.

shajufx · 28th April 2010, 13:34

Hey furious, light signature looks cool, frankly how many attempts were done ?

I remember an article that came in the betterphotography mag couple of months back. I hope you have seen that !

jkdas · 28th April 2010, 15:23

Hellman

nice!
Furious; loved your room's pic.

jacs · 28th April 2010, 15:33

The Tiger - Taken from Bannarghetta National Park

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Speed Pujari · 28th April 2010, 15:58

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Tried a pseudo HDR , apparently I cant figure out why the center part of the image is showing bright after using photomatix.

That halo can be removed by layer masking in CS3. You can mask that part which is halo with the original image.

Here is one pseudo HDR.

furioussphinx · 28th April 2010, 20:04

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Originally Posted by shajufx

Hey furious, light signature looks cool, frankly how many attempts were done ?

I remember an article that came in the betterphotography mag couple of months back. I hope you have seen that !

Probably shot 5-6 clicks. I was actually having fun clicking this

No mate, dint go through that article, stopped purchasing magazines.

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Furious; loved your room's pic.

Thanks a lot

shajufx · 28th April 2010, 21:31

Summer flowers !

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Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 910 Thanked: 301 Times	Amateur HDR attempt My first HDR attempt. I saw a video tutorial on Youtube and tried to follow it. Please let me know how I can improve. EDIT: A single RAW file was used. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Proxima : 27th April 2010 at 15:23.

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Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 910 Thanked: 301 Times	Yes Clever, didn't know the term pseudo-HDR. Another one from the same set. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Proxima : 27th April 2010 at 23:16.

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Nutty Nair BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Trivandrum, Kerala Posts: 284 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	@Samurai - Thanks for the pointer. I was shooting with an umbrella in one hand & the camera in the other. Also it is a P&S camera. One doubt I have in taking close ups, can we use flash in conditions of low light? How would it affect the shot? @shajufx - nice shot of the flower.

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rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Tried a pseudo HDR , apparently I cant figure out why the center part of the image is showing bright after using photomatix.

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shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	Hey furious, light signature looks cool, frankly how many attempts were done ? I remember an article that came in the betterphotography mag couple of months back. I hope you have seen that !

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jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Hellman nice! Furious; loved your room's pic.

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shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	Summer flowers !