This time I created a 3-exposure HDR image with Photomatix, to see what the effect would be on the foreground. The sun was just about to rise behind the horizon.
Your feedback will be much appreciated!
Techs:
Canon 1000D with 18-55mm IS @ 20mm
f8.0 @ 1/400 SS @ ISO 400 (exp bias -1)
HANDHELD
Morkel, Very pretty image! Good eye and interesting comp. I like the way the leaning tree seems to pointing in the direction of the rear tree. The rising sun is not overbearing and is creating neat hues of color. Not sure exactly how I feel about the glow around the foreground tree. Strong image!
thanks Dave. I tried to process so the glow around the front tree is minimized - it came out that way with Photomatix. I'll see what I can churn up using manual blending but I quite like the textures achieved here.
thanks Renee. I know some people won't like this. but I want to get the feedback anyways :)
my idea with this rework is to create a sort of dreamy, fantasy comp.
Hi Morkel,
I do agree with Rene that the tonemapping was pushed but as a dreamlike presentation......I do find it appealing. I generally prefer the natural looking ones.....but in this versions the colors and textures seem to work together. even the glow, which I normally dislike, adds to the dreamlike quality. It will be interesting to compare to the manual blend.
Unreal but I love it. The colors and the glow are the bomb, and so is the COMP. I like a man who gets out early! Way to go Mork-o-rama!
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The comp and colours enhances this image for me with the detail in the quivers just adding to the overall picture..with Dave on the glow, know the place well ...so 10/10 for something different.