I took this shot jut moments ago, looking out across the valley from my current home. Notice how I have shifted the focus slightly to bring the attention to the foliage and gate in the foreground.
It has this dreem-like feel not only because I have shifted the focus but also because I am using a technique called HDR
What is HDR?
High Dynamic Range is the combination of three of more images to create a richer final image.
Here are the three shots I captured moments ago
Notice how I have covered all the different ranges of light with these three shots.
For all you photographers out there it is also worth noting that I shot using a high iso and an f1.4 lens. This meant I didn't need a tripod.
What software do I use?
To merge these shots I used a program called Photomatix Pro 5
It's actually really simple to use and comes with a bunch of pre-sets which can be fine tuned to taste.
I have been using this technique in my time-lapse films for over three years now and am happy to give anyone personal guidance should they require it.
Blessings to you all and enjoy this current wave of increased rewards!
Thanks for sharing @samstonehill. I love HDR! I think it's a great way to reflect what we see. It looks like you enjoy imagery as much as me which is why I love this community so much. One week in and I'm here to stay!
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Good man. It's a pretty awesome community to be a part of with plenty of super creative people. You will like it here :)
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Thank you @samstonehill. You are 100% correct. I love it here!
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;)
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Dude, nice picture. Really dream-like feeling!
Followed :)
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Many thanks. Yes, the HDR effect is a kinda surreal one. And I am addicted to it as a photographer! Thanks for the follow.
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Really beautiful pictures :) Great job ;)
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Many thanks for saying so. Appreciate the comment :)
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Thanks very much. I appreciate the comment. And will do my best to keep producing awesome shots for you :)
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I used this a little bit a long time ago. Do you ever have issues with the photos coming out blurry afterwards?
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I do have a problem if there is not enough light and the long exposures lead to camera shake. But the software I uses accounts for any movement between the three shots and generally does a pretty good job at fixing HDR related issues.
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Wow..great shot...& beautiful..view
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Thanks very much. Appreciate the comment :)
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Welcome my dear friend
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Looking at your photos i still got lots to learn! Been using lightroom since a little while.
Keep up that great work!
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Thanks very much for the comment. Yes, I also use lightroom from time to time but mostly it is all about HDR for me now, so software like Photomatix is essential.
There is a trail version you can download for free.
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Awesome, will be trying it! Thank you for the tip!
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Is the HDR technique obsolete in newer high dynamic range cameras like Canon 5D mark IV or better?
Lovely shots all the same! :)
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I shoot on a Canon 5D mk IV and was not aware the camera had an inbuilt HDR feature?
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wow amazing travel to bali in indonesia
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Yes, it is pretty amazing here! I love it a lot :)
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What a great place to stay...what a view last thing at night, and to wake to. It certainly has a wonderful calming healing effect.
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It is the sound and the smell that is indescribably at times. And the flashing green fireflies which fly up from the jungle at night turn it into a scene from Avatar :)
But yes, very calming indeed. Good for meditation. Before the kids wake up!
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Beautiful! And Original to explain it as you did.
I'm following you.
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Thanks very much. I appreciate the comment and follow.
Enjoy the ride!
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@samstonehill great post keep on uploading love it
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Thanks very much. I will keep on posting new stuff all the time. Being a traveling man seems to help with this :)
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Great shots indeed. You are doing a good job with the camera, keep it up
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Thanks very much! The camera feels like an extension of my body after so many years of using it :)
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Good job indeed, welcome.
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It's just beautiful. I wish I was there!
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Our doors are always open to any fellow Steemians :)
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That's a really kind thing to say! Thank you!
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This picture reminds me of misty mornings when I was a kid riding on top of a Jeep with my grandpa in the PH smelling the dew in the air
It looks like paradise out there :)
beautiful place ^ ^
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Sounds like a lovely memory :)
Thanks for sharing it with me.
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it was
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nice picture.
great technique.
best place !
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Thanks very much. It's a pretty special area and kinda hard to not take a good picture around here!
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Very nice effects and such beautiful nature shots. Need to try out the software @samstonehill
Create a great day,
@kozan
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I look forward to seeing the results of your work! Hope you check it out. There is a trail version you can download to starting playing with straight away :)
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Will check it out. Thank you @samstonehill
Create a great day,
@kozan
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Great work. I have not used HRD my self yet but plan to in the future. following you, if you like my stuff hope you do the same. :)
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You should give it a try. It's not as complicated as it looks :)
Thanks for the follow. I will try to check out your work when I have the time...
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Thank you!
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My pleasure to share :)
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I have always been a fan of HDR photos for landscapes. This shot looks pretty natural for the most part. Its a delicate balance with HDR photos, sometimes I find myself going way overboard with them.
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Yes, that tends to be the main mistake people make with HDR. Over processing. It is a very fine balance and easy to get carried away!
But great fun to play with :)
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Wow beautiful photos, thank you friend have visited indonesia
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Thanks very much for the comment. Yes, Indonesia is amazing! A most beautiful collection of islands :)
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Wow, well you sure thought right, what a stunning place! Yet another must visit, infact my sister is going to get married there next year. I will give you a shout and come see for myself🕉😍
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Let me know if you make it. All Steemians welcome here :)
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Oh yes for sure! Thank you very much. I will see you soon 😍🕉
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Fantastic photos here, dude. I'm a sucker for anything with some mist and moodiness, and this definitely has that! I've done some of on camera HDR stuff, but I'm going to have to try this technique more. Were you shooting on a tripod?
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:/
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