Rose HDR

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Took 3 exposures of this rose at -2,0,+2
40D
100mm macro
ISO 400
f/32
Tripod
Self Timer
Processed in Photomatix
Further processed in CS4
Silver Foil in the BG
Reflectors
Comments Appreciated

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Tried an Orton Effect too.

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Jackie,
I like the first composition, the second is a little hot around the edges...I like the contrasting colors of the subject with the background...:cool:

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Jackie:

Love the HDR as presented . . . You're sure not wasting any time in conquering your passion. :cool:

Keep up the great work, Young Lady.

Uncle Gus

[Dave Leroy]

I like the first one Jackie and good idea about the foil. It's nice to learn something every day.
Dave

[Alfred Forns]

Excellent idea Jackie good HDR choice and what a bg !!!!

[denise ippolito]

Jackie, not really sure what you did. Did the foil combined w/ the HDR create the purple hues in BG ?
I like the first one more it's less hot as Gus mentioned
Neat idea! Good work and look forward to more ! very interesting-

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Denise, I shot this indoors on an indoor growing unit with gro-lites. I just used silver reflectors (3) and my guess is that the camera picked up the UV light coming from the lights and was intensified in PP. Pretty sure that is how I got the purple.

[Katie Rupp]

Jackie, I also prefer the first one and thank you for the explanation of your process. There is so much learning on this forum; I'm eager to see your skill grow.

[Nonda Surratt]

Interesting process Jackie, do prefer the first one as well. Might have to give HDR a try

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Beautiful capture Jackie. Great colors and details.