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Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Ploppy on March 08, 2009, 02:26:20 PM
Here is a high dynamic range photo (one under-exposed, one over-exposed and one normal photo merged)

(http://www.ploppy.me.uk/Plakias/testhdr.jpg)

And here is one taken in Lagos

(http://www.ploppy.me.uk/Plakias/hdr.jpg)
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on March 08, 2009, 10:11:27 PM
Downloading the V3 trial version now to try it out - is that the version you've used?
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Ploppy on March 09, 2009, 12:11:19 AM
Quote from: Graham_and_Karen
Downloading the V3 trial version now to try it out - is that the version you've used?

Yes that is the fella though I see they now have a V4 trial version out now. May splash out on it if I start doing more of these, on offer at $55 dollars at the moment.
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on March 11, 2009, 11:58:15 PM
Quote from: Ploppy
Quote from: Graham_and_Karen
Downloading the V3 trial version now to try it out - is that the version you've used?

Yes that is the fella though I see they now have a V4 trial version out now. May splash out on it if I start doing more of these, on offer at $55 dollars at the moment.
I'm impressed by the v4 trial version: it livens up photos without much effort and without making them seem artificial.
Here's a 'snap' taken with iAuto mode on my Olympus FE370.
[attachment=652:Scotland_02.jpg]
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on March 12, 2009, 12:02:37 AM
I still haven't mastered the task of adding an image from a file - I uploaded the file but it hasn't appeared in the post.  ?? Help appreciate.

Here's a link to the photo on Facebook - Holiday Snap in Scotland (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=96007&id=679246583&l=1e74e)
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Noopsy on March 12, 2009, 05:49:45 PM
Super photo of the ol' country, Graham.  [Sigh.]

My (brand new) camera has a "Vivid" picture control (which I haven't tried out yet).  I wonder if it would have the same effect?

Noopsy
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Ploppy on March 12, 2009, 08:37:51 PM
Quote from: Graham_and_Karen
I still haven't mastered the task of adding an image from a file - I uploaded the file but it hasn't appeared in the post.  ?? Help appreciate.

Here's a link to the photo on Facebook - Holiday Snap in Scotland ([url]http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=96007&id=679246583&l=1e74e[/url])


Hmm strange, the file was not uploaded. It doesn't exist on the hosts server.

I assume you browsed to it, clicked upload, then used the Manage Current Attachments drop-down to insert it into your post?

Lovely pic by the way.
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on March 12, 2009, 10:05:09 PM
Quote from: Ploppy
Quote from: Graham_and_Karen
I still haven't mastered the task of adding an image from a file - I uploaded the file but it hasn't appeared in the post.  ?? Help appreciate.

Here's a link to the photo on Facebook - Holiday Snap in Scotland ([url]http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=96007&id=679246583&l=1e74e[/url])


Hmm strange, the file was not uploaded. It doesn't exist on the hosts server.

I assume you browsed to it, clicked upload, then used the Manage Current Attachments drop-down to insert it into your post?

Lovely pic by the way.

Yes - I followed the procedure as you described above. I assume it doesn't matter that I was using Firefox rather than IE7.
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: harribobs on March 25, 2009, 08:16:30 PM
cetainly doesn't seem to be on facebook anymore...

have a HDR from last weekend ( guess where i was)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3384658645_1ddfd5c3cc.jpg)
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Ploppy on March 25, 2009, 08:56:57 PM
Quote from: harribobs
( guess where i was)

Bognor Regis?
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Ploppy on March 25, 2009, 08:58:44 PM
Seriously though, NY looks fab.
Where did you take that pic from? Empire State?

Was that the prize you won from the comp?
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: harribobs on March 25, 2009, 10:15:58 PM
no that is the empire state to the left

it was from the Rockefeller Center, top of the rock,

yep it was the prize and what a prize it was!!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3382805210_28a1ecf377.jpg)
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Barny on March 27, 2009, 10:22:55 AM
It keeps the flies off your water melon?  something like that!

                              Barny.
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Kerstin on March 27, 2009, 10:42:06 AM


BTW  Why are the tree's painted white on the lower trunk, just curious  



Many years ago I have heard it is a protection against the sun during the winter and spring,
because the bark of the trees can dry out. It avoids damages on the tree trunk and
the bark of the trees shall be protected.

I have no other idea because I am not gardener.

Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Santa on March 27, 2009, 10:51:04 AM
Quote from: Kerstin
BTW  Why are the tree's painted white on the lower trunk, just curious  



Many years ago I have heard it is a protection against the sun during the winter and spring,
because the bark of the trees can dry out. It avoids damages on the tree trunk and
the bark of the trees shall be protected.

I have no other idea because I am not gardener.

The answer to the question why the tree trunks are white- It is to protect the trees from insects ,bugs, etc.
Santa
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Santa on March 30, 2009, 10:00:02 AM
Quote from: Santa
Quote from: Kerstin
BTW  Why are the tree's painted white on the lower trunk, just curious  



Many years ago I have heard it is a protection against the sun during the winter and spring,
because the bark of the trees can dry out. It avoids damages on the tree trunk and
the bark of the trees shall be protected.

I have no other idea because I am not gardener.

The answer to the question why the tree trunks are white- It is to protect the trees from insects ,bugs, etc.
Santa

Just a quick update- All of you will be surprised with the new sidewalks as you enter Plakias. They are of the same design as those in Rethymno. Those establishements who built beyond their boundries thinking a city plan would never be enacted have learned a hard lesson- This is particularly noticable at the beginning of town- The camping ground front entrance at the street is gone- The parking lot in front of the supermarket is gone and they are now creating a road to the west of the store which leads to the new parking lot in the back of the store. The sidewalk currently starts at the small church, but eventually will continue to the fork where you go to Plakias or Myrhtios. Great improvements.
Santa
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: harribobs on April 21, 2009, 09:11:10 PM
going back to the original subject  

here's a nice HDR, just tuned up a bit

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3399385487_c4ebcb8f1e.jpg)
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Raymond on May 16, 2009, 07:55:50 PM
Quote from: harribobs
going back to the original subject  

here's a nice HDR, just tuned up a bit

([url]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3399385487_c4ebcb8f1e.jpg[/url])


That is a lovely HDR photo - New York definitely - maybe Wall Street.

Which programme do you use, as there is a selection? I tried one, but it could have been better.

Ray
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: harribobs on May 18, 2009, 09:59:13 AM
hi ray

it's actually 44th street. i use photomatrix, it works well for me and i find it easy to use

here's wall street btw

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3453/3388101395_ff1c71d19b.jpg)
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Raymond on May 19, 2009, 12:24:19 PM
Quote from: harribobs
hi ray

it's actually 44th street. i use photomatrix, it works well for me and i find it easy to use

here's wall street btw

([url]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3453/3388101395_ff1c71d19b.jpg[/url])



Excellent fish eye view. Thanks for the reply. I will have a look at Photomatrix.

Take care

Ray
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: harribobs on July 07, 2009, 03:03:14 PM
i'll just leave this here


(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3685778852_ae20e729be.jpg)
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Barny on July 07, 2009, 03:20:52 PM
Oh yes, just 14 days to go!
 
                     Barny.
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on July 07, 2009, 09:12:45 PM
Quote from: Barny
Oh yes, just 14 days to go!
 
                     Barny.
Envious, but consoling myself that we'll be out in September. Do you prefer the lighter evenings you get this time of year? Personally, we prefer September so it's not quite so hot during the main part of the day.
Title: HDR Photos
Post by: Barny on July 08, 2009, 12:29:34 PM
I don't mind the heat in the day, I spend most of the day on the beach with a two hour break at Antonis place. As far as the evenings go the lighter the better for me, I usually go out at about seven ish and wander around enjoying the views, then its find somewhere to eat and end up at Pavlos's having a few beers 'till about 23:00 or later

                                       Barny.