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Visit to Concrete City with fellow photographers: Curtis Solanick, Brian Bukeavich, Lewis De Joseph, Marty Straub and Dave Cohen.

 

Since purchasing MacPhun's new HDR software, AuroraHDR Pro over the holidays, I made sure to capture plenty of bracketed exposures to jump head-first into the program (I've used HDRsoft's Photomatix Pro dating back to late 2006)

 

Concrete City

Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

Thursday, January 7th, 2016

 

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The Story

 

In the heart of Ambleside lies this wonderful stream which today was very high and full of water after the recent heavy rain.

 

The Shot

 

3 exposure shot (-1,0,+1) from using my D200 and a Nikon 24-70mm lens mounted on a tripod.

Opened in Photomatix with detail enhancer set to default.

Then modified using Topaz Adjust , to increase colour and sharpness.

Saturation then boosted and contrast adjusted using curves.

The noise reduced with Noiseware .

Sensor dust spots and blemishes removed and frame added.

 

Music

 

Jimmy Nail - Big River

 

The Book

 

Death by the Riverside by J. M. Redmann

 

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View in FULL size. Clouds rise above the crops in Spreckels, CA (Salinas Valley). A three shot HDR (6 stop variance) used to just produce the rich colors and bring the foreground to ilfe. This is not something I would normally photograph, but the leading lines of the crops rows caught my attention. The HDR effect gave some surreal motion to the clouds.

This image took me a while to capture as I had to set my tripod in the sand in between sets of waves and wait for the water to flow out till I got the glassy surface I was looking for. I wanted to put a different spin on a world famous Skyline, Surfer's Paradise, Australia.

 

HDR Software used- Photomatix 5 Get 15% off Photomatix with the code LukeZemePhotography

 

Other Software Used: OnOne Photosuite 9

  

More images from Australian and Japan here www.lukezeme.com

  

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Software and Presets I personally use in my photography

  

Lightroom replacement(alternative) software - Luminar! Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount -Skylum's Luminar Link

 

Preset collections, Photography tutorials and loads more , USE code "lukezemephotography" for 10% discount - Preset collections, Photography tutorials Link

 

Best HDR software on the market - Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount! - Skylum's Aurora HDR 2019 Link

 

Topaz has an incredible Photoshop Plugins collection + Studio for anything you can think of - Topaz Labs Link

 

The BEST Time Lapse software on the market. This software makes creating incredible Time Lapse videos easy for anyone - LRTimeLapse5 Link

 

On1 has been delivering amazing photography software for a long time, check out their Suite and plugins here - On1 Software Link

 

Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Adobe Photography Plan Link

 

My 50 best Lightroom presets in 1 pack, including 10x HDR presets - Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Luke Zeme's Premium Preset Collection Link

 

Sell your own prints online with a Zenfolio online print shop, this is how I sell my prints online - Sell your own prins online Link

 

Easily build a website with WIX, they have beautiful templates that make the whole process a breeze - Build your own website with WIX Link

 

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At Tokyo Big Sight. (I've just known that this is not "Tokyo big SITE".)

3EX(2EV). handheld.

 

[EDITED]

- 3 exposures (-2EV, 0EV +2EV). EXIF for -2EV (I failed)

- SLR camera: Nikon D80

- lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II (3.0x)

- tripod and head: handheld

- software: Dynamic-Photo HDR 2.01b on MS-Windows XP (Ultra-contrast method)

 

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Buick Eight 1953 Model.

 

Special thanks to Antoine and Erika, my friendly neighbors who gave me this special chance to take this elegant car's pictures.

  

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So many are asking me about Photomatix HDR. So here's the HDR fact and some guidance.

 

HDR stands for high dynamic range. You can get more information from www.hdrsoft.com. There's also a flickr group HDR ( flickr.com/groups/hdr/ ) that is focused with this new technique. Photoshop CS2 had HDR rendering too but my preference is to use Phtotomatix.

 

Now, this is not a replacement for graphic software like Photoshop. HDR is using multiexposure pictures and blending them into one great picture. But still, it all depends on the person who is using Photomatix. Like you either want more sugar or less for your coffee I guess.

 

HDR can be very good and very addictive. And take care ...

Taken from the side of the Marina looking towards the sea at around 9pm. The moon can be seen on the upper right.

 

The Shot

 

3 exposure shot (-0.7,0,+0.7) using my D200 and a Nikon 24-70mm F2.8 lens on a Manfroto tripod

Opened in Photomatix and processed with detail enhancer.

Then modified using Topaz Adjust , to increase colour and sharpness.

Saturation then boosted and areas of noise reduced.

The sky was darkened and the noise reduced with Noiseware .

Sensor dust spots and blemishes removed and frame added.

Das Denkmal Züge in das Leben – Züge in den Tod; trains to death - trains to life 1938–1939 am Bahnhof Friedrichstraße.

 

Wikipedia:

* de: Züge ins Leben – Züge in den Tod: 1938–1939

* en: Trains to Life – Trains to Death

Equipment:

  - Lensmate RX100 Quick-Change Adapter Kit 49mm

  - Raynox MDR-079 PRO 49mm Wide Angle Conversion Lens

  - Dolica ZX600B103 tripod

  

Parameters:

  

 Software: Photomatix Pro version 5.0.1

  Presets: Natural

  

 Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5.2

  

Parameters:

  

 Software: Photomatix Pro version 5.0.1

  Presets: Natural

  

 Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5.2

  

  Basic

   WB

    Temp: 3548

  

   Tone

    Contrast: +26

    Highlights: +12

  

  HSL

   Hue

    Red: -27

  

  Saturation

    Orange: +42

  

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   Adjustment Brush(K)(center)

  

   Effect: Custom

    Temp: -20

  

    Exposure: 2.71

    Contrast: 45

    Clarity: 100

  

    Size: 15.8

    Feather: 54

    Flow: 92

    Auto Mask: False

    Auto Density: 50

  

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   Adjustment Brush(K)(left bottom)

  

   Effect: Custom

    Temp: 40

  

    Exposure: 1.50

    Clarity: 40

  

    Size: 15.8

    Feather: 54

    Flow: 92

    Auto Mask: False

    Auto Density: 50

  

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   Adjustment Brush(K)(right bottom)

  

   Effect: Custom

    Temp: 49

    Tint: 54

  

    Exposure: 0.23

  

    Size: 15.8

    Feather: 54

    Flow: 92

    Auto Mask: False

    Auto Density: 50

  

Copy : 2

 

loc: 34.856008,-111.77938

file: DSC04209-2

This is Bondi Beach during blue hour when the sounds of the busy day are coming to a decrescendo and the ocean waves begin to drown out the city. Natural channels have been carved out in the rocky landscape for seawater to drain in and out of them with the tides.

 

HDR Software used- Photomatix 5 Get 15% off Photomatix with the code LukeZemePhotography

 

Other Software Used: OnOne Photosuite 9

 

Read the rest of the blog post on luke zeme photography

 

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Software and Presets I personally use in my photography

  

Lightroom replacement(alternative) software - Luminar! Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount -Skylum's Luminar Link

 

Preset collections, Photography tutorials and loads more , USE code "lukezemephotography" for 10% discount - Preset collections, Photography tutorials Link

 

Best HDR software on the market - Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount! - Skylum's Aurora HDR 2019 Link

 

Topaz has an incredible Photoshop Plugins collection + Studio for anything you can think of - Topaz Labs Link

 

The BEST Time Lapse software on the market. This software makes creating incredible Time Lapse videos easy for anyone - LRTimeLapse5 Link

 

On1 has been delivering amazing photography software for a long time, check out their Suite and plugins here - On1 Software Link

 

Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Adobe Photography Plan Link

 

My 50 best Lightroom presets in 1 pack, including 10x HDR presets - Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Luke Zeme's Premium Preset Collection Link

 

Sell your own prints online with a Zenfolio online print shop, this is how I sell my prints online - Sell your own prins online Link

 

Easily build a website with WIX, they have beautiful templates that make the whole process a breeze - Build your own website with WIX Link

 

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The Aiken Railway is a small railway based in the historic town of Aiken, SC

The philosophers walk is one of Kyoto's major attractions. Here you can view it by moonlight and let your eye's follow one of Japan's top attractions.

 

HDR Software used- Photomatix 5 Get 15% off Photomatix with the code LukeZemePhotography

 

Other Software Used: OnOne Photosuite 9

 

For more information on this image and prints please read my gallery post on my website, thanks.

 

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Software and Presets I personally use in my photography

  

Lightroom replacement(alternative) software - Luminar! Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount -Skylum's Luminar Link

 

Preset collections, Photography tutorials and loads more , USE code "lukezemephotography" for 10% discount - Preset collections, Photography tutorials Link

 

Best HDR software on the market - Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount! - Skylum's Aurora HDR 2019 Link

 

Topaz has an incredible Photoshop Plugins collection + Studio for anything you can think of - Topaz Labs Link

 

The BEST Time Lapse software on the market. This software makes creating incredible Time Lapse videos easy for anyone - LRTimeLapse5 Link

 

On1 has been delivering amazing photography software for a long time, check out their Suite and plugins here - On1 Software Link

 

Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Adobe Photography Plan Link

 

My 50 best Lightroom presets in 1 pack, including 10x HDR presets - Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Luke Zeme's Premium Preset Collection Link

 

Sell your own prints online with a Zenfolio online print shop, this is how I sell my prints online - Sell your own prins online Link

 

Easily build a website with WIX, they have beautiful templates that make the whole process a breeze - Build your own website with WIX Link

 

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I spent last weekend in Vegas, I didn't come back with any money, but at least I got some photos.

 

I processed this with the HDRsoft 32-bit Lightroom Plug-in, then used Lightroom and Photoshop.

China Town Sydney looks amazing at night after the rain. All the neon lights and signs light up reflecting off all the smooth stone paths and pillars.

 

HDR Software used- Photomatix 5 Get 15% off Photomatix with the code LukeZemePhotography

 

Other Software Used: OnOne Photosuite 9

 

Read the rest of the blog post on luke zeme photography

 

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Software and Presets I personally use in my photography

  

Lightroom replacement(alternative) software - Luminar! Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount -Skylum's Luminar Link

 

Preset collections, Photography tutorials and loads more , USE code "lukezemephotography" for 10% discount - Preset collections, Photography tutorials Link

 

Best HDR software on the market - Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount! - Skylum's Aurora HDR 2019 Link

 

Topaz has an incredible Photoshop Plugins collection + Studio for anything you can think of - Topaz Labs Link

 

The BEST Time Lapse software on the market. This software makes creating incredible Time Lapse videos easy for anyone - LRTimeLapse5 Link

 

On1 has been delivering amazing photography software for a long time, check out their Suite and plugins here - On1 Software Link

 

Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Adobe Photography Plan Link

 

My 50 best Lightroom presets in 1 pack, including 10x HDR presets - Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Luke Zeme's Premium Preset Collection Link

 

Sell your own prints online with a Zenfolio online print shop, this is how I sell my prints online - Sell your own prins online Link

 

Easily build a website with WIX, they have beautiful templates that make the whole process a breeze - Build your own website with WIX Link

 

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Status: Flyable

Manufacturer: Stearman

Year: 1933

Model: PT-17 Stearman

Serial Number: 75-1335

Crew: 1 or 2

Max T/O Weight: 2,717 lb.

Span: 32 ft. 2 in.

Length: 25 ft. 0 in.

Height: 9 ft. 2 in.

Maximum Speed: 124 mph

Cruise Speed: 106 mph

Power Plant: 1, 220-hp Continental R-670 7-cylinder air-cooled radial engine

Range: 505 miles

Service Ceiling: 11,200 ft.

Armament: none

 

Planes of Fame Stearman Model 75 URL: planesoffame.org/index.php?mact=staircraft,cntnt01,defaul...

 

Developed 5 raw images into single HDR image.

 

Equipment:

  - Dolica ZX600B103 tripod

 

Parameters:

 Software: Photomatix Pro version 5.0.1

  Presets: Painterly 5

 Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5.6

  Basic

   WB

    Temp: +10

   Tone

    Shadows: +30

    Blacks: +25

   Presence

    Clarity: +25

    Vibrance: +25

    Saturation: +25

   Region

    Darks: +25

    Shadows: +30

  HSL

   Hue

    Red: -25

  Saturation

    Red: +65

    Orange: +65

    Yellow: +65

  Luminance

    Orange: +30

    Purple: -40

  Detail

   Sharpening

    Amount: 75

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   Graduate Filter(M)(Upper half)

   Effect: Custom

    Temp: -10

    Tint: 10

    Exposure: -0.30

    Clarity: -100

    Saturation: 25

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   Graduate Filter(M)(Lower half)

   Effect: Custom

    Temp: 25

  --------------------------------

   Adjustment Brush(K)(sky, upper)

    Sharpness: -100

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Copy : 2

loc: 33.981321, -117.639933

file: DSC07416_17_18_19_20_Painterly 5-1

This is the Fushimi Inari Shrine pictured at dawn and its about a 15 minute train ride from Kyoto in Japan. These torii (gates) are the most recognizable icon of the shinto, the native religion.

 

HDR Software used- Photomatix 5 Get 15% off Photomatix with the code LukeZemePhotography

 

Other Software Used: OnOne Photosuite 9

  

The complete write up on this image is here at www.lukezeme.com

  

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Software and Presets I personally use in my photography

  

Lightroom replacement(alternative) software - Luminar! Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount -Skylum's Luminar Link

 

Preset collections, Photography tutorials and loads more , USE code "lukezemephotography" for 10% discount - Preset collections, Photography tutorials Link

 

Best HDR software on the market - Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount! - Skylum's Aurora HDR 2019 Link

 

Topaz has an incredible Photoshop Plugins collection + Studio for anything you can think of - Topaz Labs Link

 

The BEST Time Lapse software on the market. This software makes creating incredible Time Lapse videos easy for anyone - LRTimeLapse5 Link

 

On1 has been delivering amazing photography software for a long time, check out their Suite and plugins here - On1 Software Link

 

Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Adobe Photography Plan Link

 

My 50 best Lightroom presets in 1 pack, including 10x HDR presets - Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Luke Zeme's Premium Preset Collection Link

 

Sell your own prints online with a Zenfolio online print shop, this is how I sell my prints online - Sell your own prins online Link

 

Easily build a website with WIX, they have beautiful templates that make the whole process a breeze - Build your own website with WIX Link

 

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view is a mere 45-60 minutes out my front door. It is just a glimpse of Australia's Great Diving Range, which is the third longest sets of mountains in the world. They stretch on for 3500km and include many amazing natural formations.

 

I'm really happy with how the treatment of this harsh lighting turned out as it is an uphill battle producing a HDR from this time of the day, but this one ended up vibrant and glowing.

 

HDR Software used- Photomatix 5 Get 15% off Photomatix with the code LukeZemePhotography

 

Other Software Used: OnOne Photosuite 9

 

The complete write up on this image is here at www.lukezeme.com

  

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Software and Presets I personally use in my photography

  

Lightroom replacement(alternative) software - Luminar! Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount -Skylum's Luminar Link

 

Preset collections, Photography tutorials and loads more , USE code "lukezemephotography" for 10% discount - Preset collections, Photography tutorials Link

 

Best HDR software on the market - Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount! - Skylum's Aurora HDR 2019 Link

 

Topaz has an incredible Photoshop Plugins collection + Studio for anything you can think of - Topaz Labs Link

 

The BEST Time Lapse software on the market. This software makes creating incredible Time Lapse videos easy for anyone - LRTimeLapse5 Link

 

On1 has been delivering amazing photography software for a long time, check out their Suite and plugins here - On1 Software Link

 

Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Adobe Photography Plan Link

 

My 50 best Lightroom presets in 1 pack, including 10x HDR presets - Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Luke Zeme's Premium Preset Collection Link

 

Sell your own prints online with a Zenfolio online print shop, this is how I sell my prints online - Sell your own prins online Link

 

Easily build a website with WIX, they have beautiful templates that make the whole process a breeze - Build your own website with WIX Link

 

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You've gotta see it LARGE on black!

 

Captured with a Canon EOS 30D and a Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens.

 

Location: Tanner Bridge Road, Jefferson City, Missouri

 

This was a planned HDR scene I captured about a year ago. I've been spending a lot of time with Photoshop CS4 and ACR 5 lately and thought about re-working this piece and I'm glad I did. I have a tutorial about how I created the original HDR image here; however, after using my new process, I need to update the steps.

 

In short, I used to simply load my Canon 30D RAW files directly into Photomatix, tone map, then save as 16bit tiff. Then load the 16bit tiff into Photoshop to do further enhancing such as noise removal.

 

Now I process each RAW in ACR 5, apply Noiseware Pro NR and save each frame as a 16bit tiff, then I open each tiff with Photomatix, merge, tone map, save again as 16bit tiff, open in Photoshop, apply default Noiseware Pro NR, USM (radius 1.1, amt: 40%), then save as 8bit jpg, which is what you see above. This rendition is far better than my first version (much cleaner, sharper, and the tonal depth is better too).

GSTA's 56th Annual Rod and Custom Spectacular 2012

My first attempt at HDR... any good ???

 

I have downloaded the trail version of Photomatix....to try it out for awhile to see if I like it or not...sorry for the watermarks on the photos but this is just a test using HDR....I did take many bracketed photos over the weekend as the clouds and lights seemed to be the perfect chance to test this out....

 

This is a three exposure HDR image.

 

Do you like this version ??? I may invest in the program a little bit down the road..

 

High Dynamic Range (HDR) image using three photographs of the same scene taken under different exposures, and how to process the HDR image in order to reveal its details in highlights and shadows.

 

www.hdrsoft.com/

 

Auto-Exposure Bracketing (AEB), select the Continuous Shooting mode, make sure the camera is set to Aperture Priority, and select an exposure increment of +/-2.

 

you can also visit here for more info about HDR..

 

qandablog.typepad.com/questions_and_answers/2007/04/photo...

Developed three(3) raw images(0.7 EV bracket) in HDR style.

 

Equipment:

  - Lensmate RX100 Quick-Change Adapter Kit 49mm

  - Raynox MDR-079 PRO 49mm Wide Angle Conversion Lens

  

Parameters:

  

 Software: Photomatix Pro version 4.2.5

  Presets: Natural

  

 Software: Software: Image Data converter Ver. 4.2.02.10112

  Output

  Save as type: TIFF Files(*.TIF)

  Color space: sRGB 16 bit

  

 Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5.2

  

   Tone

    Contrast: +5

    Whites: -14

    Blacks: +19

  

   Presence

    Clarity: +10

    Vibrance: +2

    Saturation: +5

  

  Tone Curve

   Region

    Lights: +9

  

  HSL

   Hue

    Orange: -29

    Yellow: -27

    Green: +24

    Blue: -18

  

  Saturation

    Red: +16

    Orange: +24

    Green: +20

    Blue: +29

  

  Luminance

    Red: -22

    Orange: +36

    Green: -18

    Blue: +20

    Magenta:-16

  

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   Adjustment Brush(K)(cloud)

  

   Effect: Custom

  

    Exposure: -0.23

    Highlights: 3

    Clarity: 79

    Saturation: 29

  

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   Adjustment Brush(K)(rock)

  

   Effect: Custom

  

    Exposure: 0.60

    Contrast: 29

    Clarity: 49

    Saturation: 10

  

    Sharpness: 10

  

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   Adjustment Brush(K)(river)

  

   Effect: Custom

    Temp: -29

    Tint: 36

  

    Saturation: 26

  

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   Adjustment Brush(K)(left green)

  

   Effect: Custom

    Temp: -29

    Tint: 36

  

    Saturation: 26

  

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loc: 36.885353,-111.513851

  

file: DSC02474_5_6_fused_natural-2

his was that moment in between golden hour and blue hour where the sky is just losing its warm glow and night is settling in. Sydney has so many exciting locations to explore and I loved this view of King St. Wharf over the water like this. Sydney is a glow at this time of the evening and the Pyrmont Bridge was busy with pedestrians heading home from work.

 

HDR Software used- Photomatix 5 Get 15% off Photomatix with the code LukeZemePhotography

 

Other Software Used: OnOne Photosuite 9

 

The Full sized D800 image and complete write up is here www.lukezeme.com

 

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Software and Presets I personally use in my photography

  

Lightroom replacement(alternative) software - Luminar! Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount -Skylum's Luminar Link

 

Preset collections, Photography tutorials and loads more , USE code "lukezemephotography" for 10% discount - Preset collections, Photography tutorials Link

 

Best HDR software on the market - Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount! - Skylum's Aurora HDR 2019 Link

 

Topaz has an incredible Photoshop Plugins collection + Studio for anything you can think of - Topaz Labs Link

 

The BEST Time Lapse software on the market. This software makes creating incredible Time Lapse videos easy for anyone - LRTimeLapse5 Link

 

On1 has been delivering amazing photography software for a long time, check out their Suite and plugins here - On1 Software Link

 

Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Adobe Photography Plan Link

 

My 50 best Lightroom presets in 1 pack, including 10x HDR presets - Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Luke Zeme's Premium Preset Collection Link

 

Sell your own prints online with a Zenfolio online print shop, this is how I sell my prints online - Sell your own prins online Link

 

Easily build a website with WIX, they have beautiful templates that make the whole process a breeze - Build your own website with WIX Link

 

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Jan 8 08/366

Way over the top with this one, felt I needed an hdr saturation overload - and I just loved the sky, red bricks and cobbled stone road in this one.

3 RAW bracketted images processed in Adobe's Camera Raw 4.2 and HDRSoft's Photomatix. The image is a little soft in the foreground this is because the camera was set to manual focus - and I didn't notice - doh!

...must get my eyes tested

This is one of the Alpine huts built to provide shelter for hikers on the overland trail from lake St. Claire to Cradle Mountain. It's elevation is about 1250m and the winds are icy cold up here in Winter. As soon as the sun drops behind the mountains the temperature plummets. This was shot at about 4 in the afternoon and waiting for sunset at 5:10 would have been dangerous without better suited gear as the hike back down to Lake Dove is at least 90 minutes even on the steeper track, which I took. Great experience to be up here, but could have gotten better weather ! Next time :-P

 

HDR Software used- Photomatix 5 Get 15% off Photomatix with the code LukeZemePhotography

 

Other Software Used: OnOne Photosuite 9

  

More images from Australian and Japan here www.lukezeme.com

  

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Software and Presets I personally use in my photography

  

Lightroom replacement(alternative) software - Luminar! Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount -Skylum's Luminar Link

 

Preset collections, Photography tutorials and loads more , USE code "lukezemephotography" for 10% discount - Preset collections, Photography tutorials Link

 

Best HDR software on the market - Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount! - Skylum's Aurora HDR 2019 Link

 

Topaz has an incredible Photoshop Plugins collection + Studio for anything you can think of - Topaz Labs Link

 

The BEST Time Lapse software on the market. This software makes creating incredible Time Lapse videos easy for anyone - LRTimeLapse5 Link

 

On1 has been delivering amazing photography software for a long time, check out their Suite and plugins here - On1 Software Link

 

Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Adobe Photography Plan Link

 

My 50 best Lightroom presets in 1 pack, including 10x HDR presets - Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Luke Zeme's Premium Preset Collection Link

 

Sell your own prints online with a Zenfolio online print shop, this is how I sell my prints online - Sell your own prins online Link

 

Easily build a website with WIX, they have beautiful templates that make the whole process a breeze - Build your own website with WIX Link

 

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I was testing out the new 32-bit HDR plugin from HDRsoft for Lightroom and I have to say I'm very happy with the results.

Tin houses, Tai O, Lantau island, Hong Kong

Dawn over the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven.

 

This is an HDR composite created with Photomatix, using the details-enhancing setting.

 

Location: Temple of Heaven (Tiān Tán, 天坛), Beijing (Běijīng Shì (北京市), People’s Republic of China (Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó, 中华人民共和国)

 

See where this picture was taken. [?]

Equipment:

  - Joby GorillaPod Hybrid tripod

 

Parameters:

 

 Software: Photomatix Pro version 5.0.1

  Presets: Natural

 

 Software: Software: Image Data converter Ver. 4.2.02.10112

  Output

  Save as type: TIFF Files(*.TIF)

  Color space: sRGB 16 bit

 

 Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5.2

 

  Basic

   WB

    Tint: +30

 

   Tone

    Contrast: +20

 

   Presence

    Clarity: +10

    Vibrance: +10

    Saturation: +10

 

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Status: Flyable

Manufacturer(Prime Contractor): North American

Mission: Fighter-Bomber

Year: 1940

Model: P-51D-10-NA Mustang

Serial Number: 44-74908/N7751C

Gross Weight: 11,600 lb. / 5,261.67 kg

Empty Weight: 7,125 lb. / 3,231.85 kg

Ceiling: 41,900 ft. / 12,771 m

Span: 37 ft. 0 in. / 11.28 m

Length: 32 ft. 3 in. / 9.83 m

Height: 12 ft. 2 in. / 3.71 m

Maximum Speed: 437 mph / 703.28 km/h

Cruise Speed: 362 mph / 582.58 km/h

Power Plant: 1,490 HP V1650 Packard built Rolls-Royce Merlin

Range: 950 miles / 1 ,528.88 km

Armament: Six 0.50-cal machine guns & provisions for

two 500 lb. / 226.80 kg bombs

Remarks:

P-51D's were built in Inglewood, CA and Dallas, TX. This aircraft was built in Inglewood.

 

Address:

  Planes of Fame Air Museum

  Chino Airport

  7000 Merrill Avenue #17

  Chino, CA 91710

URL: planesoffame.org

Phone: +1 (909) 597-3722

  

Developed 5 raw images into single HDR image.

  

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At back alley of Mita, Tokyo.

 

- 3 exposures (-2EV, 0EV +2EV). EXIF for middle

- SLR camera: Nikon D80

- lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II (3.0x)

- software: Dynamic-Photo HDR 2.01b on MS-Windows XP (Ultra-contrast method)

  

See where this picture was taken. [?]

[MAP by ALPSLAB]

 

Seria lo que yo denominaria HDRSoft, he tratado de aumentar el rango dinamico pero tratando conservar al maximo la esencia de la foto, para no hacerla demasiado artificial.

Back in Brisbane and shot this balmy evening panorama of the Storey Bridge...

 

HDR Bracket shot with Nikon D800. Im pretty happy with the colours I got. It took me a long time to edit this image because each building required my individual attention for each layer of the HDR editing process. I wanted even the fine details to be correct exposure, e.g single balconies on buildings which you can zoom right in on with the Nikon D800, so the image ended up being a 2-3 hour edit.

 

Exposures used from bracket -2, -1, 0, +1 and +2 at 1EV

 

HDR Software used- Photomatix 5 Get 15% off Photomatix with the code LukeZemePhotography

 

Other Software Used: OnOne Photosuite 9

  

More images from Australian and Japan here www.lukezeme.com

  

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Software and Presets I personally use in my photography

  

Lightroom replacement(alternative) software - Luminar! Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount -Skylum's Luminar Link

 

Preset collections, Photography tutorials and loads more , USE code "lukezemephotography" for 10% discount - Preset collections, Photography tutorials Link

 

Best HDR software on the market - Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount! - Skylum's Aurora HDR 2019 Link

 

Topaz has an incredible Photoshop Plugins collection + Studio for anything you can think of - Topaz Labs Link

 

The BEST Time Lapse software on the market. This software makes creating incredible Time Lapse videos easy for anyone - LRTimeLapse5 Link

 

On1 has been delivering amazing photography software for a long time, check out their Suite and plugins here - On1 Software Link

 

Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Adobe Photography Plan Link

 

My 50 best Lightroom presets in 1 pack, including 10x HDR presets - Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Luke Zeme's Premium Preset Collection Link

 

Sell your own prints online with a Zenfolio online print shop, this is how I sell my prints online - Sell your own prins online Link

 

Easily build a website with WIX, they have beautiful templates that make the whole process a breeze - Build your own website with WIX Link

 

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The Story

 

At this time of year the autumn colours are visible throughout the Lake District, with leaves turning into the most amazing bronze tones.

This shot was taken looking towards Ambleside from the car park of The Low Wood Hotel on the shore of Lake Windermere.

 

The Shot

 

3 exposure shot (-1,0,+1) from my D200 with a Nikon 70-200mm handheld.

Opened in Photomatix with detail enhancer set to default.

Then modified using Topaz Adjust , to increase colour and sharpness.

Saturation then boosted and contrast adjusted using curves.

The noise reduced with Noiseware .

Sensor dust spots and blemishes removed and the shadow added around the image.

 

Music

 

Enya- The First of Autumn

 

 

The Book

 

The Cipher Garden: A Lake District Mystery by Martin Edwards

 

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Comments, advice, tips and critique always welcome.

Please feel free also to add notes and tags you feel appropriate

 

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This is the Gateway entrance to Kings Cross in Sydney. This area is now quite a hip and trendy place compaired to its darker past. Loved this huge coke neon sign so I waited till lots of traffic passed to get a good exposure.

 

HDR Software used- Photomatix 5 Get 15% off Photomatix with the code LukeZemePhotography

 

Other Software Used: OnOne Photosuite 9

  

The complete write up on this image is here at www.lukezeme.com

 

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Software and Presets I personally use in my photography

  

Lightroom replacement(alternative) software - Luminar! Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount -Skylum's Luminar Link

 

Preset collections, Photography tutorials and loads more , USE code "lukezemephotography" for 10% discount - Preset collections, Photography tutorials Link

 

Best HDR software on the market - Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount! - Skylum's Aurora HDR 2019 Link

 

Topaz has an incredible Photoshop Plugins collection + Studio for anything you can think of - Topaz Labs Link

 

The BEST Time Lapse software on the market. This software makes creating incredible Time Lapse videos easy for anyone - LRTimeLapse5 Link

 

On1 has been delivering amazing photography software for a long time, check out their Suite and plugins here - On1 Software Link

 

Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Adobe Photography Plan Link

 

My 50 best Lightroom presets in 1 pack, including 10x HDR presets - Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Luke Zeme's Premium Preset Collection Link

 

Sell your own prints online with a Zenfolio online print shop, this is how I sell my prints online - Sell your own prins online Link

 

Easily build a website with WIX, they have beautiful templates that make the whole process a breeze - Build your own website with WIX Link

 

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Been seeing HDR all around the place on Flickr and was tempted to try it :) my first HDR... used one shot (adjusted exposure and created 2 shots using CS3 based on the original photograph in the comment) Photomatix did the rest...) pretty cool to play around with I should say :)

 

 

View On White

www.backtothefuture.com/

 

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best in large

 

Set of shots taken with 3 exposures each, merged to a single High Dynamic Range shot, aka HDR.

 

used PhotoMatix software. Much better than Photoshop CS3's built-in HDR feature.

 

more info here:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_dynamic_range_imaging

I have wanted to start sharing photography tips for a while but it took me a while to feel like I have anything to share. At school I have had more time to research photography and I have learned a thing or two :P Today I will bring you the basics of how to take a well-balanced image (exposure wise). To begin, our cameras are unable to capture a scene with the same range that our eye can. The two most popular ways to get past this are a) taking multiple exposures and then either blending them in photoshop or with HDR software such as Photomatix, or b) using filters such as a grad ND (half clear, half dark filter) over the sky to even out the exposure. Just a quick note on Photomatix, you can try the program for free, it just stamps your images once you are done so I encourage you to do so. There are pros and cons to both multiple exposure and filters but I am sold on the filter route (even though I don’t have any grad ND’s :P ) and here is why. With filters it is much easier to achieve results in camera, this means that a) it is easier to be realistic (unless you are really talented with HDR software) and b) you get to spend more time in the field and less on the computer editing. Even if you don’t want to read all the words, just check out the difference in the comparison pictures from Darwin Wiggett (probably Canada’s top landscape photographer) it’s mind-blowing! I know that there are many people out there who think that HDR is “cheating” but I say, as long as the image looks good who cares how you got it? We should be looking at the image and not the process behind it.

 

As always, if you have any questions feel free to ask!

 

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."

-Jeremiah 29:11

 

Another old fisheye shot, square-cropped version of a hot I've already posted. Which one do you prefer?

 

Take a look at my 2011 pictures

 

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Camera: Nikon D5000

Lens: Samyang fisheye 8 mm

ISO 200; f/8

HDR from 3 exposures (-2; 0; +2), handheld

Processed with Photomatix Pro

Noise reduction with Noiseware Professional

Curve correction with GIMP

Resizing and watermark with Fastone resizer

Sunset shot from my job trip to Tunis...

 

Shot with Canon Powershot S90.

HDR from single raw shot

Processed with Photomatix Pro

Noise reduction (full suppression) with Noiseware Professional

Cropping and curve correction with GIMP

Resizing and watermark with Fastone resizer

This is the QVB in Sydney, Australia. I shot this from the middle level to get the cool perspective and also used a wide angle lens to capture as much of the building as I could :-) I had set my camera, Nikon D800, up on my tripod to get this photograph but the security guards came over and politely asked me to pack it all up, as apparently tripods are a security risk. I attempted to argue that I would be quick and just take a couple of shots but these guys were the stubborn types! I guess they get this all day though so, so I packed up my gear and had to attempt taking my bracketed images handheld. I ended up stopping it down, increasing the ISO and only taking a 3 bracket exposure instead of my normal 5 or 7. I have also done a different edit to my normal HDR workflow and did a Digital blend.

 

HDR Software used- Photomatix 5 Get 15% off Photomatix with the code LukeZemePhotography

 

Other Software Used: OnOne Photosuite 9

  

This is a Digital Blend not a HDR

 

It is a 3 exposure Digital Blend, Hand Held Nikon D800 Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens

 

The complete write up on this image is here at www.lukezeme.com

  

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Software and Presets I personally use in my photography

  

Lightroom replacement(alternative) software - Luminar! Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount -Skylum's Luminar Link

 

Preset collections, Photography tutorials and loads more , USE code "lukezemephotography" for 10% discount - Preset collections, Photography tutorials Link

 

Best HDR software on the market - Use code "lukezeme" for a 15% discount! - Skylum's Aurora HDR 2019 Link

 

Topaz has an incredible Photoshop Plugins collection + Studio for anything you can think of - Topaz Labs Link

 

The BEST Time Lapse software on the market. This software makes creating incredible Time Lapse videos easy for anyone - LRTimeLapse5 Link

 

On1 has been delivering amazing photography software for a long time, check out their Suite and plugins here - On1 Software Link

 

Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Adobe Photography Plan Link

 

My 50 best Lightroom presets in 1 pack, including 10x HDR presets - Get Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom on the Photography Plan, a cheaper option for photographers :-) - Luke Zeme's Premium Preset Collection Link

 

Sell your own prints online with a Zenfolio online print shop, this is how I sell my prints online - Sell your own prins online Link

 

Easily build a website with WIX, they have beautiful templates that make the whole process a breeze - Build your own website with WIX Link

 

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  - Raynox MDR-079 PRO 49mm Wide Angle Conversion Lens

 

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  - Dolica ZX600B103 tripod

 

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