28 shots (to create this image)
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 10:01AM If you're lover of the photographic technique, then check out this image and our architectural series found on www.getzcreativecommercial.com. These images are not just one, or two exposures, but rather 7 or more different images have been used to create each one.
In an effort to capture the vast magnificence of the Grand Canyon, we took 28 different exposures, combined them into an HDR image, applied a tone-mapping technique, and then stitched them together in one big panoramic image.
You don't always need 28 images to create an HDR image, many times I use only 7-9 exposures, but every shot is different, and you need to take into account the area you're shooting and what you want to capture, to help you decide how many you'll need for the image you want to create.
Happy shooting, and drop me a line if you've done some HDR work.
I look forward to seeing your vision.
-TJ
Reader Comments (2)
Nice. Would that be 7 exposures per frame at 4 frames? I've done a 5 exposure, but no more than that. It's always refreshing to see a tasteful (and not over-done) HDR shot.
Yes, you're correct. Sometimes, I like to shoot 9 frames just to be safe (you don't have to use all of them if you don't want to), but I used 7 for this shot. If you want to see more of my HDR style, you can go to our commercial site at www.getzcreativecommercial.com and check out our architectural section. thanks for dropping us a line.