Well...my first attempts at HDR photography...today was a very overcast day but I went ahead and took some shots around my town and driveway...look forward to taking some late afternoon shots as the sun is setting

 

Nice job! In that last pic the paint almost looks like its liquid. I need to get me one of those cameras.

 

Thanks!!

If you curious...I'm using a Canon EOS 40D digital SLR...the camera allows me to "bracket' the subject I'm taking a picture of...basically, you use the camera to take 3 to 5 shots at different exposure levels...then you have to use software to "merge" the different levels. Using this technique allows the user to enhance the color found in the picture...I love how the yellow and red in my Coke shot really pops1...anyway, using software, you can create different effects...hopes this helps...Lou

btw, I LOVE those wheels you have on your Mustang...I'm so tempted to order a set!!

 

Very nice

 

Dang Lou!!!! Those shots look awesome! And this is your first time? You sure? . Looks fantastic. Maybe i should stop giving tips to everyone...LOL. kidding

So what software are you using?

 

Cool thanks for the advice! You and FromZto5 really have me interested in one of these cameras now.

Thanks for the compliment! I almost wanted to sell them when they were off in storage for the winter, then I put them on last week and remembered why I bought them in the first place.

 

Thanks Z!!! Appreciate the complement, and yes, its my first time messing with HDR. On the software, I'm using Fhotoroom HDR, which cost $47.95. Next time I go out, I'm going to play with the ISO...yesterday, I shot most of my picks in either 100 or 200.

also, we have a drug store that is extremely well lit at night...so I'm going to try some night photos here real soon...I'll keep you posted on the results

 

very nice, but why do you have a giant coke sign in your driveway?

 

uh oh John... first it was the springs, then the MGW, now a DSLR. Man I am bad influence on you But yes dslr, one time buy, you will never look back, and wonder why you have a point and shoot, ever. You won't go wrong with either a Nikon or a Canon. No argument there. I shoot with a Nikon D60. Lou has a Canon Rebel I think.

Yeah let me know how your night shots go, bro! You are doing VERY well man. MORE PICS! I love pics I'm a pic w*ore...

hahaha... that's a good one man.

 

That first shot with the Coca-Cola billboard in the background, is awesome !

 

Maybe I have stock with the company

So, drink up :-)

 

Thanks...I was driving around Main Street and when I saw the bright red and yellow, I knew that would provide a good contrast to my Kona Blue.

Of all the shots I took yesterday, that one is my favorite!!

 

Thought I would throw these two in as well

 

Nice shots Lou. What HDR strength are you running in those last two?

 

Hey Z...not sure what you're asking...if its the AEB you're inquiring about, I was running -2...1...+1...at least that is what my camera shows...and the ISO was 100

Let me know if that is what you were asking...if not, please clarify...thanks...Lou

 

You know what's crazy is we bought a really good Sony camera a little while ago and at that time the salesman was trying to talk us into one with HDR. I thought I would never use a feature like that.....man am I kicking myself now.

 

Well, I meant the HDR strength in the actual program. I am not familiar with Fhotoroom. So are you happy with the program? I wonder if there is a version for macs...

 

Took these today

 

Those are cool

 

I like these