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Sacred Heart Cathedral

Discussion in 'Scenic, Architecture, and Travel' started by Wasabi Bob, Nov 24, 2010.

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  1. Wasabi Bob

    Wasabi Bob Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    For your viewing, a shot of the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Newark, NJ. Took this shot using the DMC-GH1, 7 RAW shots HDR processed using Photomatix

    [​IMG]"1024" height="550" alt="Panorama Basilica Cathedral" /></a>[img/]

    Additional photos of the cathedral can be viewed here: Sacred Heart Cathedral Basilica - Newark, NJ
     
    Wasabi Bob, Nov 24, 2010
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  2. playak47

    playak47 Mu-43 Veteran

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    wow that looks nice. what did the 7 shots consist of as far as variation?
     
    playak47, Nov 24, 2010
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  3. Vivalo

    Vivalo Olympus loser Subscribing Member

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    Cool! So is this HDR photo also stitched panorama? And if so, how does the workflow go? I am a total newb to HDR photography but very keen to learn this technique.
     
    Vivalo, Nov 25, 2010
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  4. Krang

    Krang Mu-43 Veteran

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    I think you could have left some shadows/darker areas, without losing any detail, to make it look a bit more natural.

    Now it looks like a CGI image. I just don't really like the über HDR look, so no offense intended :)
     
    Krang, Nov 25, 2010
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  5. Wasabi Bob

    Wasabi Bob Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    Actually, the entire shot consisted of 21 RAW photos (3 images x 7 bracketed) than stitched together. The finished shot was than cropped to print a 12x36.

    The photo was processed with Photomatix, with some minimal "structure" adjustment using Nik's Viveza.

    The cathedral is very evenly lit, though the lights themselves and the stained glass windows really stand out too much, hence my decision to use HDR. I printed several versions at varying levels of HDR processing and showed them to several people both with and without photographic experience. Hands down, this was the winner.

    I was invited back to shoot their holiday candlelight concert which was much more difficult to photograph. Several more photos are on my page. This year's concert (free) is scheduled for Dec 16-17.
     
    Wasabi Bob, Nov 25, 2010
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  6. sLorenzi

    sLorenzi Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    For me it's just superb. Congratulations.

    Sidinei
     
    sLorenzi, Nov 25, 2010
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  7. Narnian

    Narnian Nobody in particular ...

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    Superb! This shows how HDR can be used well.

    It would be interesting to see one (or all) of the 7 prints that made this up.
     
    Narnian, Nov 25, 2010
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  8. Djarum

    Djarum Super Moderator Subscribing Member

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    I must say, not a huge fan of HDR, but this is done right and quite nice.
     
    Djarum, Nov 25, 2010
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  9. Wasabi Bob

    Wasabi Bob Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    Many thanks!

    I do appreciate all the comments. I approached HDR in the same way a cook would use spices. They should enhance, but not dominate (unless it's garlic and Italian cooking!) I posted some other HDR work, so hopefully we can create some interest and learn from each other.
     
    Wasabi Bob, Nov 25, 2010
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  10. Lili

    Lili Mu-43 Veteran

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    Beautiful, gorgeous without that obvious HDR look.
    What HDR should be; invisible
     
    Lili, Nov 26, 2010
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  11. BillN

    BillN Mu-43 All-Pro

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    impressive and skilfully done
     
    BillN, Nov 26, 2010
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  12. Krang

    Krang Mu-43 Veteran

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    I have to disagree, for me it screams HDR. But admittedly I'm a fan of a lot of contrast.

    To Bob: Could you please post the other versions if you still have them. Maybe I could find a level that would be nice to me :)

    Did you do a final print? How does it look compared to the screen? Since maybe the back lit screen makes it look more computery…

    I've always been interested in HDR but I always seem to stumble upon images that are too "processed" looking to me
     
    Krang, Nov 26, 2010
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  13. Wasabi Bob

    Wasabi Bob Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    Monitor Calibration

    I'll see if I can find the other versions. Regarding the print, my system is calibrated so the print looks very very close to the screen image. My own observations are that most monitors are too bright and the color temperature is set too high (too blue).

    If you saw the print and how it's displayed on a calibrated monitor, I think your opinion might change. I also have the printer profile installed in Photoshop, so the "proof" screen image is pretty accurate to the printed image.

    The caliberation process is not that difficult, nor is the hardware that expensive. My printer (Costco) uses Noritsu printers which only cost about $100,000 each so their quality is very consistent. They charge $5.99 for a 12 x 36 print so the entire process is very affordable.
     
    Wasabi Bob, Nov 26, 2010
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