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Reflections using speedy HDR like effect(EDR)

Uploaded: January 07, 2008

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This was an experiment using the Speedy HDR (high dynamic effect) like technique described by Matt Kloskowski in Photoshop user. To get HDR usually you shoot 2 exposure of same capture one over exposed and one underexposed and combine this to get a HDR effect or EDR (Expanded Dynamic Range). To get the same effect but more rapidly and with one capture I used Aperture for this but you can do it in CS3 as well. I increased the shadow slider to 100% to get all detail in the shadows and the highlight slider to 100% to get all detail in the highlights then adjusted the contrast to get best effect then adjusted sharpened edges sliders slightly. I did same in CS3 by using images>adjustmements>Shadows/Highlights and adjusting those and the midtone contrast (but did not like the results as well). Will post original to show difference.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 73.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

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Emile Abbott January 07, 2008

Posting Original Photo #824169

January 07, 2008

Bu-tee-ful! Very nice "experiment" Emile! #5305457

Tiia Vissak January 07, 2008

Well done! #5305473

Karen Engelbreth January 07, 2008

Wonderful reflection and effect, Emile! #5305559

Chuck Bruton January 07, 2008

Cool, thanks for the explanation
I knew about the two exposure effect just didn't know the HDR moniker
#5305620

Emile Abbott January 07, 2008

Thanks Lisa, Tiia, Karen and Chuck. #5305680

Ronald Balthazor January 07, 2008

Well done and nicely explained, Emile. #5305742

Emile Abbott January 07, 2008

Thanks Ronald. #5306418

Tamara K. Walker January 07, 2008

Beautiful, awesome work. #5306560

Sam Britt January 07, 2008

Beautiful reflection, great PS work, Emile. I noticed you learned the technique in Photoshop User, are you a NAPP member? #5306856

Stan Kwasniowski January 07, 2008

Emile, I like your enhanced image, beautiful, should get a commendation for sure #5307616

Joy Rector January 08, 2008

awesome, great job #5308740

Emile Abbott January 08, 2008

Thank you for your visit and comments, Tammy, Sam (yes I am a NAPP member), Stan and Joy. #5309330

Bob D. Hall January 08, 2008

Great job, Emile! Good rich color! #5309719

Rosemary Buffoni January 08, 2008

I definately like your DD one the best. Love the reflection to begin with. You seem to be having fun with DD.
Rosemary #5310462

John Connolly January 08, 2008

Well done Emile! Make you wonder what you did with your spare time before photoshop arrived on the scene! I prefer your DD edition too, and congrats on your EP button! #5310732

Emile Abbott January 08, 2008

Hi and Thanks Bob, Ro and John. Well I am very busy at Medicine now so will have to quit playing for a while. Back when I have time. #5310811

Ronald F. Fischer January 08, 2008

Awesome capture and great processing work, my friend! #5311197

Colette M. Metcalf January 08, 2008

Wonderful, Emile!!!! #5311208

Nancy L. Green January 08, 2008

This is outstanding Bill, what a gorgeous reflection!! <>< #5312318

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas January 09, 2008

Beautiful work Emile!,
Amalia #5315346

Emile Abbott January 09, 2008

Thanks Ronald, Colette, Nancy and Amalia. #5315759

Kathy L. Clark January 09, 2008

Very pretty work and image Emile. Excellent color and detail. #5315802

William Johnson January 10, 2008

Fantastic HDR work Emile, I love the ripple effect in the water. I see you use CS3, can CS2 also be used ? Bill J. #5318127

William Moore January 10, 2008

terrific job of expanding the dynamic range Emile.....It pays to experiment...best regards wm #5320428

Emile Abbott January 11, 2008

Thanks Kathy, Bill and William. Bill I do not know about CS2 but if they have a saturation, hue and contrast slider in Levels I would think you could try it. Of course the best way to get HDR is to shoot same capture bracketed with one over exposed and one under exposed. When you do this be sure to watch the histogram so as to not over expose and blow out the highlights to the left. It is easier to get more data from the dark shadows as more data is there to recover than from the bright side. Then combine and merge the two captures and adjust to get the best details from each capture. A lot of professional use this technique to improve the details but it take a lot more time than the technique described by Matt K. #5324085

Cindy Wong January 11, 2008

Beautiful work, Emile! #5325074

Roxanne M. Bubar January 11, 2008

Emile, stunning image #5325790

Emile Abbott January 11, 2008

thanks Cindy and Roxanne I have been very busy lately and not much time for BP Hope to get back soon #5326437

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 12, 2008

Excellent Emile, artistic design! #5327420

Susan Heath January 12, 2008

Hey, Emile, this is just fabulous. I love the reflections in this shot and learned from your comments. Thanks! #5328697

Emile Abbott January 12, 2008

Thanks Donna and Susan #5329173

Jill Odice January 13, 2008

However you did it, you ended up with a beautiful image Emile! :-) #5334095

Emile Abbott January 14, 2008

Thanks Jill #5338735

Shelly A. Van Camp January 14, 2008

I would love to learn HDR! This is beautiful Emile...Did Cassie tell you she is coming here to MO.? I get to meet her on the 23rd. :) #5341113

Lorraine A. Cook January 15, 2008

What a beautiful image you have created, Emile. I am very much a novice when it comes to special effects. #5344801

Emile Abbott January 15, 2008

Shelly say hello to Cassie and have a nice time shooting with her. I am still a novice with special effects as well Lorraine but made a resolution to try more this year. Pet Lucky for me. #5345353

William Johnson January 18, 2008

Hi Emile, Thanks for you information about HDR. I will have to give it atry when I can find time myselfe. Are you back full or part time now, LOL ? Bill J. #5359117

Emile Abbott January 18, 2008

Hi Bill, I am at a more than full time medical practice right now. I can barely keep up with the sick patients and very little time for the spouse. Winter is my very busy season here on the West Texas/Mexican Border. #5359858

Manuel Barrera January 22, 2008

Great work, Emile, and thanks for sharing the information #5377798

Emile Abbott January 22, 2008

Hi Manuel, Really love your new SP and mini-pic. #5377973

eileen bedford January 26, 2008

I REALLY LIKE you work on this Emile. Needs to go in your office or somewhere at your work. Great wall piece in my eyes. #5400775

Emile Abbott January 27, 2008

Thanks Eileen. Have a nice week-end #5404554

Judy A. Lawhon November 30, 2008

Very nicely done, Emile!! #6829871

Emile Abbott December 01, 2008

thanks Judy I have been away from BP for a while but hope to get back soon. Busy medical practice interferes with hobbies. Emile #6834159

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