HDR Cookbook – Before and After: The Marble Hall – Ludwigsburg, Germany (HDR)
The Marble Hall – Ludwigsburg, Germany (HDR) – Before and After (click to enlarge)
This is the before-and-after comparison of “The Marble Hall – Ludwigsburg, Germany (HDR)“. In the top row, you see the original source images straight out of the camera. This image is based on a 3-shot autobracketing series with 0, -2 and +2 ev. On the left side on the bottom row, you see the result of merging those shots into a 32-bit HDR and subsequent tone-mapping using the detail enhancer option of Photomatix Pro 4.0. And finally, the right side of the bottom row shows the final image after a number of post-processing steps executed in Photoshop CS4.
The final image and a more detailed description of the post-processing steps can be viewed here. Click on the image below to view a bigger version.
The more I start to use HDR I realize how much effect wide lenses add. I shoot a Canon t2i at 18. What do you suggest without breaking the bank and also have to deal with fish-eye?
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Hi Bob!
It depends on what “breaking the bank” means for you! I can only recommend the Sigma 10-20mm. It is a great lens for reasonable money, and it gives you the ultimate wide angle at 10mm without going fisheye. Moreover, it offers a zoom range that gives you some flexibility without compromizing image quality too much.
I hope this helps!
Hi, You are such a inspiration. I love HDR and your photos are awesome. I have started using HDR in some of my landscapes and doing a panoramic and tone mapping through DPHDR. Seams to work. Although I am still finding my way, I learn along the way. Your cook book has helped a lot. Thanks.
Hi Gary,
thanks for the nice feedback, and keep up the good work.
Cheers
Outstanding!
Nice work Klaus!
Thanks for sharing all this great info!
Robert
My English language is rich and good enough to describe the beauty of these photographs. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for your nice feedback! I appreciate that a lot, Duro!