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Carter Shields Place

© Philip B. Ludwig

Carter Shields Place

Uploaded: May 24, 2013

Description

An old home in Cades Cove originally owned by Carter Shields. 3 shots merged together in Nik HDR Efex Pro 2. Shots were taken with a 12mm lens at f 22.

Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 12.00 mm, Model: E-5

Comments

Philip B. Ludwig level-classic May 24, 2013

This is my first attempt at HDR using Nik's HDR Efex Pro 2. I did some minor tweaking to tones and saturation afterward, using Nik Veveza 2 and adjustment layers in Photoshop. I wanted to give it a little pop, while still keeping a somewhat natural look. Would like some opinions on how I did. #1529507

Paul R. Nelson May 25, 2013

I would say you did very well, Phillip, especially for your first attempt. It is often difficult to get a natural looking HDR image due to the tendency for programs to give over-saturated results (and the tendency for us to ramp up the color). This looks very natural to me. The only clue is the blue in the sky, which I find to be the hardest part of an HDR image; the color looks just a little off to me. Sometimes the best solution is to layer the HDR image with the original image with the best sky and either blend it in or replace the sky. I get the best results when I add a negative Clarity and Vibrance (using Lightroom) to each image before I take them to HDR Efex Pro. Nicely done. #10705714

Philip B. Ludwig level-classic May 25, 2013

Thank you very much for your response Paul. Nice to hear from you. I wondered if maybe the blue and the yellow were a little too saturated. #10705756

Kim Andelkovic May 25, 2013

Love this scene Philip great job :-) #10705905

Arthur Bohlmann May 25, 2013

Well done Philip. I photograph in HDR from time to time and really like it. You nailed this one. #10705910

Paul R. Nelson May 25, 2013

You are welcome, Philip. I drag myself out of the woods and poke my head in every so often. I think the yellows are fine, but the blue (or maybe just cyan) might be a little saturated. It is very close, and one of the most natural looking I have seen from a first attempt. Most people probably would not have picked up on it. Keep up the good work. #10705947

Philip B. Ludwig level-classic May 25, 2013

Thanks everyone for the kind words and encouragement. #10706414

Gary R. Smith May 27, 2013

For a first time HDR, you did very well. I took about the same shot and really messed it up. Paul did a great job with his suggestions, I have nothing more to add other than keep up the good work. #10710638

Philip B. Ludwig level-classic May 27, 2013

Thank you Gary. #10710825

David Resnikoff level-classic May 30, 2013

Great HDR work

Very professional indeed.

Lovely

David R #10715830

Philip B. Ludwig level-classic May 31, 2013

Thanks David. #10716481

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