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“In wilderness is the preservation of the world.”
“In wilderness is the preservation of the world.”
hahn23


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Challenge: HDR IV (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO
Date: Nov 16, 2011
Aperture: f/16
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/60s, 1/125s, 1/30s
Galleries: Landscape, High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Date Uploaded: Nov 16, 2011

 A peaceful and pristine place on Bierstadt Moraine. Accessible by snowshoe.

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.”
― Henry David Thoreau

Three RAW images -1, 0, +1. Processed in Photomatix HDR Plugin for Aperture 2.0.1. Also, ColorEfex4 and Viveza 2.

[Nov. 21st, 2011 12:48:17 AM]

Well, below average scores on this in the first hour. Having voted on all, I see that most people think an HDR image should look surreal. Although, I observed a few excellent efforts, but most were "not natural". HDR can and should be as one saw it with your eyes. Those that are overcooking their images mock the process and are about three years behind in their thinking. I sort of knew a natural landscape image would be panned. So, I take the low votes as a backhanded compliment.

[Nov. 21st, 2011 08:57:26 AM]

The optimal exposure difference between the highlights represented by the snow in the direct sunlight and the shadows in the shade of the dark rocks is about 10 camera stops. Our cameras can only capture about 5 stops of light between highlights and shadows without losing detail on one end of the histogram or the other. This image is only possible with HDR blending of images exposed separately for the highlights, midtones and shadows. The result is an image which does not look like HDR at all. That was my goal.

[Nov. 24th, 2011 01:12:58 PM]

I marked the comment "helpful" which alleged this image was a snapshot of the forest. Hardly a snapshot! Carefully chosen and composed scene, it is. But, at least one person was not impressed.

[Nov. 27th, 2011 03:44:58 PM]

A cluster of "4" votes have knocked down the score today, on the last day of voting.

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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Lens
 07/24/2014 11:02:02 AM
Originally posted by hopefulcrafty1:
I like the way you can see the details in both the light and dark areas like you should in an HDR photograph. However, I would like to see more of a clear subject matter. This would help to seperate the shot from appearing like a snapshot of the woods.

With all due respect, this is a carefully chosen and precisely composed landscape scene. It is hardly a snapshot.
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 11/28/2011 01:09:08 PM
Beautiful scene, captured perfectly. Anyone who shot film for years is aware of the light range limitations and knows how disapointing high contrast shots could be. Along comes an incredible tool like digital HDR to save the day and all anyone wants to do with it is turn every shot into the cheesy grunge look! Thank you for showcasing HDR's potential!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D700
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG HSM for Nikon
 11/27/2011 06:01:43 PM
Outstanding. Not only is this a beautiful photo, it's a clinic in when and how to use HDR. Crisp and clear, no halos whatsoever mixed in the white bark vs. blue sky, excellent detail and depth throughout, masterfully exposed. Excellent photo and absolutely perfect for this challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 11/26/2011 11:21:40 PM
Beautiful. I can feel the chill, and smell the clean air
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
 11/24/2011 09:25:37 AM
I like the way you can see the details in both the light and dark areas like you should in an HDR photograph. However, I would like to see more of a clear subject matter. This would help to seperate the shot from appearing like a snapshot of the woods.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 11/23/2011 04:42:14 AM
good take on the challenge, this is a difficult light situation and hdr helps here a lot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS R6
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 11/22/2011 10:38:54 PM
I really like the immersive composition you chose.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon PowerShot Pro1
 11/22/2011 10:47:31 AM
Nice image, I might have liked more foreground and less sky, but what do I know. Good luck.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 11/21/2011 08:39:18 PM
Beautifully done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 11/21/2011 11:48:58 AM
:) great shot original stands out from the crowd
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Z8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S
 11/21/2011 10:52:21 AM
wonderful
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D500
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
 11/21/2011 10:18:34 AM
Well done with a very difficult picture. subtle HDR does so much more.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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