Creating a Masterpiece
Have you ever pondered how much time it takes to create your very own masterpiece these days? Now granted I am referring to digital photography, in which we can conceivably create a stunning image in all of twenty minutes, perhaps. Within the last two years I really became interested in digital photography and learned about HDR (High Dynamic Range). HDR is a process, by which the photographer will take a sequence of multiple bracketed images at different exposure settings and then merge them all into one image, using a third-party tool such as Photomatix, for instance.
After viewing the results of this process, I became hooked instantly.
Later in 2007 I had the opportunity to travel to the wonderful city of Prague and due to fantastic overcast skies tried my HDR process again, with rather pleasing result.
Both of these images were taken from Charles Bridge, which in itself is a fantastic place to visit. If you look really carefully, you can see the “ghost-like” figures near the water’s edge. With multiple exposures, these folks obviously walked through the frames as I took them.
I finally also decided to re-visit a place close to my favorite vacation spot in Corolla, NC and ran it through the HDR process, with some fantastic results. This is an image of the Whalehead Hunt Club in Currituck, NC. Currituck Lighthouse is also visible in this image.
Even closer to home yet, while visiting a friends home, I decided to try the HDR process yet again on this beautiful Steinway Piano. Again the results appealed to me a great deal.
Thank you for looking at my short photo essay, hope you enjoyed looking at my images.
Von McKnelly
Back in the day I’d spend hour after hour in the darkroom to get one perfect print that can be done in a matter of minutes in ps today. But the satisfaction of spending time with the enlarger and hands on of the print making process….priceless!
SharonAHenson
I agree with Von…however…there are so many that would disagree….this work of yours is outstanding…and I would love to do some HDR…
Per Ove Sleen
Wonderful photos.
Especially the Prague ones.
And it was a nice little piece of stunt journalism there too….all over very cool and relaxing…Thank you Andreas :-)
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Kevin Kroeker
fantastic work Andreas! One of my all time fav pics on redbubble is this piano shot… it is just incredible!
Michael Bermi...
I Agree with Kevin.
The Piano and the Hunt Club shots are a cut above my friend.
Although I have tried HDR on many occasions, I still have a lot to learn.
Bit with every attempt the results are getting better all the time.
PhotogeniquE IPA
That is really interesting. I have a sneaky feeling that I shall have to have a go at this sometime.
Mundy Hackett
Andreas this is marvelous and perfect for Wanderings!
Kimberly Palmer
What is Wanderings? Have I missed something? =)
I’m back.
I like your photo essay. Well done presentation.
Jan Piller
Andreas – lovely work. I am particularly impressed by the Whalehead hunt club. It is a beautiful image in and of itself, but you have turned it into a masterpiece worthy of it’s very own Epic story. (Reminiscent of Gone with the Wind)
Kimberly Palmer
Oooooooooooooooooh, now your BM is becoming more clear, as to why you randomly sent me it. ha ha
Micki Ferguson
this is really wonderful how you show us this in your journal.
I have always wanted to find time to do some HDR myself but don’t know if I could live up to this kind of quality. You do fantastic work. Thank you for sharing! ~ micki