I don't imagine that anyone will be too surprised to hear that I much prefer this one to yesterday's. Both are part of a series, but, on the whole, I think this is a much better shot than my sixth 'keep out' shot.
As with the other shots in this series this is an HDR (high dynamic range) image. While I know that some of you find these a bit gimmicky, in my opinion it's definitely one of the best ways of capturing this sort of scene; mostly because it captures the richness and texture of the wood, peeling paint, and so on. Under absolutely ideal lighting, I guess a straight shot would probably be as good, but it's rare that such light comes along.
Oh, and I've finally worked out that HDR shots are a lot more successful when shot under very flat/even light. I shot a few this afternoon, and as the time went on the light improved: the HDR's I took at the time though, didn't.
Anyway, let's hope that this one gets a few more comments than yesterday's effort ;-)
Less spectacular than some of the previous shots but a good record of an interesting subject. Sorry I could not get along today but it looks like you managed without me. Interesting observation about HDR considering one of the benefits of its use is to cope with high contrast (limited dynamic range) situations.
comment byDarren at 11:03 PM (GMT) on 17 October, 2006
I like how the blue paint matches the sky.
And Ash is right, it doesn't look like an HDR picture, or at least it doesn't scream HDR in my face. It just looks like a well-balanced photo.
comment byPete at 11:43 PM (GMT) on 17 October, 2006
I agree - doesn't look HDR at all. I don't recall seeing this wreck when I visited the others - is it away from the main group? I like the colours on this one, and the way the left-side stands out from the background.
comment by Darren Wheatley at 11:55 PM (GMT) on 17 October, 2006
I like this a lot. Fantastic shot.
comment by kurt at 12:44 AM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
I really like this shot. On the left side it has a 3-D look, maybe a little tilt-shift effect?
comment bynferreira at 12:44 AM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
Well, this is more appealing than yesterday's shot, The HDR technique was a good choice to help revealing all the hidden details.
comment byling at 03:31 AM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
Fabulous! It's awefully nice and clean. The white balance seems right-on and the clarity is very crisp. Nice job.
comment by Susie at 06:21 AM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
My two year old son was quite concerned about this ship sinking, which is (I think) part of what makes this such a cool picture... The boat looks like it is sinking into the grass and weeds, which I suppose it is. I am not saying this well, but hopefully you get my drift.
comment bypeter at 07:42 AM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
I'd murder for 12 comments :-) Anyway, this shot works because of its colours. I like the feeling you get that the wreck is sinking into the grass and has already taken on a grassy colour. If everyone did HDR like this I would be happy. In this instance it has (as you noted) really brought out the texture and colour in the rotting timber.
comment by Jennifer at 08:40 AM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
It's an HDR and I actually rather like it! Perhaps people were taking the sign literally - we still love you really ;-)
comment by{-P-} at 08:58 AM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
Maybe you should come back to shot this one by night (an other serie ?). Nice shot anyway.
comment bymooch at 09:21 AM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
Not so keen on the tones to this image. The green has gone a horrible yellow as if you have messed with the saturation a little too much. It isn't as pingy as the original that I liked so very much.
comment byGareth at 09:46 AM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
Another great photo, I've been enjoying your work for a while and I especially liked the wreck shots from earlier this year.
comment byRies at 09:53 AM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
Love it. Great tones again.
comment byKristyn at 09:57 AM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
fantastic scenery, the things you can do with this view :)
comment byDaniele Cascone at 10:01 AM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
I'm not a fan of HDR, but this picture is fine! great shot ;)
comment by ilano at 11:07 AM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
I didn't know it was HDR.
comment by Shervane at 12:27 PM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
Despite it's HDR, it looks very natural. Love the colours, great photo!
comment byMatt C at 12:43 PM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
Hi there - great shot - is this nr Blakeney in Norfolk? I saw a "wreck" there which looked very similar! Also, can I ask how many shots you took for the HDR merge? Thanks!
comment byJamey at 12:51 PM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
Was going to comment on this yesterday but my keyboard broke, so I'm doing it from work (don't tell the boss) :)
Firstly, I'd just like to say a general thank you for lots of inspiration and advice over the past year. I'm celebrating my photoblog's first birthday at the moment - 302 pictures since October 2005 - and you, John and several others were the reason I started blogging in the first place.
Secondly, this is one HDR I actually like :) ...I don't think it's too surprising that flat light HDRs look better than ones of high contrast scenes. Normal photos in flat light usually look better than normal photos in hi-con light so I think it should naturally follow. Also, with flat lighting, you're just enhancing (widening) the amount of dynamic range displayed but in a more natural way. With hi-con scenes, you're basically trying to achieve the impossible and end up with something that's unrealistic because even the human eye doesn't let us see detail in the same way.
comment by Emerald at 02:28 PM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
One of my favourites recently :D Nice one Dad :p
comment bydjn1 at 07:26 PM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
Thanks everyone.
Alistair: I think Jamey's probably got it right.
Pete: it's a few hundred yards downstream from the other group. Oddly, I hadn't noticed this one either.
kurt: no, more bad PS work than intentional blur.
Susie: I guess your two year old is pretty close to the mark, though they're sinking quite slowly.
peter: 12 comments, as a percentage of the number of people who viewed it, isn't too great, but then it wasn't an especially good shot.
{-P-}: yes, I'm going to do another night shoot some time soon.
comment byDenis Collette at 09:47 PM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
Great!
We don't see the sea!:-)
comment by John at 03:18 AM (GMT) on 18 November, 2007
hecka sick, im 17 and i would love to be this kind of photographer, very nice stuff you got here. i would like to take pictures of landscape... mountains... green valleys... with blue skies... and open fields... im a christain and those kinda photos give me a sense that that is a tiny slice of heaven... just breathtaking photos... i kinda just poured out a part of me on this comment... haha whatever... God Bless You.
I don't imagine that anyone will be too surprised to hear that I much prefer this one to yesterday's. Both are part of a series, but, on the whole, I think this is a much better shot than my sixth 'keep out' shot.
As with the other shots in this series this is an HDR (high dynamic range) image. While I know that some of you find these a bit gimmicky, in my opinion it's definitely one of the best ways of capturing this sort of scene; mostly because it captures the richness and texture of the wood, peeling paint, and so on. Under absolutely ideal lighting, I guess a straight shot would probably be as good, but it's rare that such light comes along.
Oh, and I've finally worked out that HDR shots are a lot more successful when shot under very flat/even light. I shot a few this afternoon, and as the time went on the light improved: the HDR's I took at the time though, didn't.
Anyway, let's hope that this one gets a few more comments than yesterday's effort ;-)
You know, this doesn't look HDR at all. Great shot!
Less spectacular than some of the previous shots but a good record of an interesting subject. Sorry I could not get along today but it looks like you managed without me. Interesting observation about HDR considering one of the benefits of its use is to cope with high contrast (limited dynamic range) situations.
I like how the blue paint matches the sky.
And Ash is right, it doesn't look like an HDR picture, or at least it doesn't scream HDR in my face. It just looks like a well-balanced photo.
I agree - doesn't look HDR at all. I don't recall seeing this wreck when I visited the others - is it away from the main group? I like the colours on this one, and the way the left-side stands out from the background.
I like this a lot. Fantastic shot.
I really like this shot. On the left side it has a 3-D look, maybe a little tilt-shift effect?
Well, this is more appealing than yesterday's shot, The HDR technique was a good choice to help revealing all the hidden details.
Shipwrecks again!
Nice, I love it!
Fabulous! It's awefully nice and clean. The white balance seems right-on and the clarity is very crisp. Nice job.
My two year old son was quite concerned about this ship sinking, which is (I think) part of what makes this such a cool picture... The boat looks like it is sinking into the grass and weeds, which I suppose it is. I am not saying this well, but hopefully you get my drift.
I'd murder for 12 comments :-) Anyway, this shot works because of its colours. I like the feeling you get that the wreck is sinking into the grass and has already taken on a grassy colour. If everyone did HDR like this I would be happy. In this instance it has (as you noted) really brought out the texture and colour in the rotting timber.
It's an HDR and I actually rather like it! Perhaps people were taking the sign literally - we still love you really ;-)
Maybe you should come back to shot this one by night (an other serie ?). Nice shot anyway.
Not so keen on the tones to this image. The green has gone a horrible yellow as if you have messed with the saturation a little too much. It isn't as pingy as the original that I liked so very much.
Another great photo, I've been enjoying your work for a while and I especially liked the wreck shots from earlier this year.
Love it. Great tones again.
fantastic scenery, the things you can do with this view :)
I'm not a fan of HDR, but this picture is fine! great shot ;)
I didn't know it was HDR.
Despite it's HDR, it looks very natural. Love the colours, great photo!
Hi there - great shot - is this nr Blakeney in Norfolk? I saw a "wreck" there which looked very similar! Also, can I ask how many shots you took for the HDR merge? Thanks!
Was going to comment on this yesterday but my keyboard broke, so I'm doing it from work (don't tell the boss) :)
Firstly, I'd just like to say a general thank you for lots of inspiration and advice over the past year. I'm celebrating my photoblog's first birthday at the moment - 302 pictures since October 2005 - and you, John and several others were the reason I started blogging in the first place.
Secondly, this is one HDR I actually like :) ...I don't think it's too surprising that flat light HDRs look better than ones of high contrast scenes. Normal photos in flat light usually look better than normal photos in hi-con light so I think it should naturally follow. Also, with flat lighting, you're just enhancing (widening) the amount of dynamic range displayed but in a more natural way. With hi-con scenes, you're basically trying to achieve the impossible and end up with something that's unrealistic because even the human eye doesn't let us see detail in the same way.
One of my favourites recently :D Nice one Dad :p
Thanks everyone.
Alistair: I think Jamey's probably got it right.
Pete: it's a few hundred yards downstream from the other group. Oddly, I hadn't noticed this one either.
kurt: no, more bad PS work than intentional blur.
Susie: I guess your two year old is pretty close to the mark, though they're sinking quite slowly.
peter: 12 comments, as a percentage of the number of people who viewed it, isn't too great, but then it wasn't an especially good shot.
{-P-}: yes, I'm going to do another night shoot some time soon.
Matt: no, they're here.
Jamey: congratulations :-)
Great!
We don't see the sea!:-)
hecka sick, im 17 and i would love to be this kind of photographer, very nice stuff you got here. i would like to take pictures of landscape... mountains... green valleys... with blue skies... and open fields... im a christain and those kinda photos give me a sense that that is a tiny slice of heaven... just breathtaking photos... i kinda just poured out a part of me on this comment... haha whatever... God Bless You.
-John C