This is my final shot from my recent trip to Dubai and was taken facing away from the DIFC towards one of the countless new buildings that are springing up all over Dubai. As with a lot of the architectural shots I've posted recently, this one is also an HDR. In this case it's a seven shot sequence, with a one and a third EV interval between each exposure; i.e. the original scene had a dynamic range of around 15 stops. The sequence was shot at f/16 and theshortest exposure was 1/4000 while the longest was 1/15.
What I especially like about this one is that it would be totally impossible by any other means other than HDR, i.e. there would be no way to capture detail in the face of the building without blowing out the sky. That said, it would probably have been better if I had used a larger interval between the exposures, as I only just managed to capture the detail is the shadows at the bottom of the building, but I'm pleased with how it turned out.
What do you mean impossible by any other method? You just need a couple of billion-watt strobes either side and bob's yer uncle. Piece of piss.
comment byThe Obvious at 12:19 AM (GMT) on 15 May, 2008
I don't know about the post processing, David. My first impression is that this is a work in progress (literally). It seems the transition between dark and light building is too sudden.
Titus
awesome shot ... i like the gradient sky and the effects on the sun .... nice details on this building .... very sharp!
comment byJennifer at 07:24 PM (GMT) on 15 May, 2008
Listening to the test match on 5 live and one of the guys randomly commented that 30% of the worlds cranes were in Dubai - after seeing your shots I can believe it ;-)
This is my final shot from my recent trip to Dubai and was taken facing away from the DIFC towards one of the countless new buildings that are springing up all over Dubai. As with a lot of the architectural shots I've posted recently, this one is also an HDR. In this case it's a seven shot sequence, with a one and a third EV interval between each exposure; i.e. the original scene had a dynamic range of around 15 stops. The sequence was shot at f/16 and theshortest exposure was 1/4000 while the longest was 1/15.
What I especially like about this one is that it would be totally impossible by any other means other than HDR, i.e. there would be no way to capture detail in the face of the building without blowing out the sky. That said, it would probably have been better if I had used a larger interval between the exposures, as I only just managed to capture the detail is the shadows at the bottom of the building, but I'm pleased with how it turned out.
As always, let me know what you think.
I love the detail on the building, usually I love HDRs for the colour, but this one is very crisp and clear, well done.
Stunning shot David. The tinting works well here.
Now THAT is a sunflare. Well done :)
This is a great shot, I really love it. Very well done, it seems to capture the heat of the sun that I imagine was present at the time.
V good
What do you mean impossible by any other method? You just need a couple of billion-watt strobes either side and bob's yer uncle. Piece of piss.
I don't know about the post processing, David. My first impression is that this is a work in progress (literally). It seems the transition between dark and light building is too sudden.
Titus
Bonjour,
well done hdr....bravo!
Awesome perspective and unusual light and tones.
You are very good.You are now in my blogroll.:) Keep up the good work!
awesome shot ... i like the gradient sky and the effects on the sun .... nice details on this building .... very sharp!
Listening to the test match on 5 live and one of the guys randomly commented that 30% of the worlds cranes were in Dubai - after seeing your shots I can believe it ;-)
Thanks all.
Jamey: :-)
Jennifer: it wouldn't surprise me in the least.
Wonderful use of HDR as always David.
Excellent tones and the sky looks amazing. did you use an ND filter on this?
Man, the composition, these tones, the sun's rays are simply great!
Did you listen? GREAT!