Waterfall on the McCloud River

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CNelson

CNelson

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I returned to the Middle Falls on the McCloud River to try for some shots on a stormy day with high water. I have shots under bright sunny conditions but wanted something different. The first two shots are HDR with ND filter and the third shot is processed for a painterly look.

Chuck

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Thanks guys. The McCloud River is located near the town of McCloud in northern California. The river eventually empties into Shasta Lake.
 
Nice photos! I like the third one best of all, guess I like the "painterly" look.
 
"HDR" has acquired two different meanings.

Technically, it's any image with an enhanced dynamic range. Done in a subtle manner, you can't even tell it's an HDR image. Usually the trickiest part is the dark and ominous sky that often results.

The other extreme, and more common meaning of "HDR" is the whole "radioactive" look, or hand painted look, that HDR is known for. It's a fun technique and lots of folks like it. As with any fad, the novelty wore off for the most part, and now it's more of a niche thing.

Some examples:

Over the top, full blow in your face HDR:
http://www.pnwphotos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1859

A more subtle approach:
http://www.pnwphotos.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2654/title/falls-creek-falls/cat/529

Finally, an HDR with the "Foreboding Sky" effect minimized:
http://www.pnwphotos.com/gallery/sh.../snoqualmie-falls-peregrine-viewpoint/cat/504
 
BobH said:
"HDR" has acquired two different meanings.

Technically, it's any image with an enhanced dynamic range. Done in a subtle manner, you can't even tell it's an HDR image. Usually the trickiest part is the dark and ominous sky that often results.

The other extreme, and more common meaning of "HDR" is the whole "radioactive" look, or hand painted look, that HDR is known for. It's a fun technique and lots of folks like it. As with any fad, the novelty wore off for the most part, and now it's more of a niche thing.

Some examples:

Over the top, full blow in your face HDR:
http://www.pnwphotos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1859

A more subtle approach:
http://www.pnwphotos.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2654/title/falls-creek-falls/cat/529

Finally, an HDR with the "Foreboding Sky" effect minimized:
http://www.pnwphotos.com/gallery/sh.../snoqualmie-falls-peregrine-viewpoint/cat/504
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To me the best of these is the IN YOUR FACE bike. it is art...........the rest always seem just odd to me.
 
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The flowing effect is what does that. That's caused by a long exposure, not HDR. This was a cloudy day and late afternoon, so I was able to use a slow shutter speed.
 
I'm thinking the first one is the HDR because of the added detail in the darkest shadows.
 
chitobeach said:
So which one is the HDR?
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That's my point exactly... Not much difference is there? HDR doesn't always have to be obvious!

You and Janice are right, it's the first one, it adds some subtle details in the shadows and changed the look of the water slightly. I liked the water look, it was a bit more of a vintage look. However, the difference is very slight.
 
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BobH said:
That's my point exactly... Not much difference is there? HDR doesn't always have to be obvious!

You and Janice are right, it's the first one, it adds some subtle details in the shadows and changed the look of the water slightly. I liked the water look, it was a bit more of a vintage look. However, the difference is very slight.
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actually the difference is not in the shadows but in the highlights (overexposed) and it is noticeable and not accurate to me. It was immediately apparent to me looking at the logs on the side of the frame that HDR silver hue
 
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