First Time HDR

[Dan Cattermole]

I've never owned a HDR programm before, only apps I have on my phone, but nothing as extensive as Photomatix Pro 3.
I'm not a massive fan of overcooked HDR processing that makes an image look incredibly fake, however, I'm having fun with this programm and I can see how easy it can be to take it too far, and hopefully I haven't on these first two shots.

This is Turkish's Beamer


BMW HDR II by dajoolzcat, on Flickr


BMW HDR by dajoolzcat, on Flickr

And this next shot isn't a HDR attempt but it did require a HUGE amount of PP.
There are a few imperfections in this image regarding reflections, But I think the idea is there, just got to work on it more.


The Beast by dajoolzcat, on Flickr

Thanks for looking

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Cracking shots Dan

The HDR doesn't look HDR, so you get a thumbs-up from me

The 3rd one is so BMW - could be an idea for the brochure!

 

[Davie Hudson]

You definitely haven't taken it too far , as chris said the HDR doesn't look HDR

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Thanks guys

I did experiment a bit and whacked the HDR level on full bore, and it looked too artificial as I'd mentioned before, and I didn't like it. But I do feel like the levels on here (especially the first one) is all it needs.

 

[Brodie Jackson]

Really like these, Dan! nice one

 

[Dan Cattermole]

No way! Check your avatar out Brodie, you've got some sort of reptile on your head. I know there's a few lurking around oz but I didn't realise they were that friendly!

 

[Brodie Jackson]

It's Squirtle the Pokemon! Very friendly! lol
My friend made us all hats. going as pokemon to our swmming carnival

 

[Brian Moore]

Very nice use of HDR restraint, Dan.

 

[Darren Bradley]

I like the #1 and #3, but #2 is a bit too HDR-ish for my taste. #1 is very nicely composed, as well.