Here is the final version of the HDR photo from Photomatix Monday. The whole idea behind Photomatix Monday is to show everyone that there’s more to HDR images than merging the HDR exposures. For me an HDR photo created using HDR software is just a rough sketch of the finished product. Once I get the starting image the real work begins.
A lot of my photos uses Actions. In Photoshop (Not PS Elements) you can record processing techniques and then use the same technique on different images. These Actions can also be used in Photoshop Elements as long as the function recorded is available.
I have tons of different actions, but the trick is combining these actions together to create a unique look that appeals to the human eye. Most combinations won’t work for every photo, but when you find the one that does, it’s like gold.
This HDR photo was the image used to build the base of my new Photoshop action. During the completion of my HDR ebook I already started developing a new processing technique in Photoshop using Topaz Plugins and a combination of other Photoshop functions. Unfortunately I didn’t have enough time to create this new action.
I’ll have this action available within a couple of weeks once I finish the ebook that shows how to use it.
Software Used for Processing Photo:
Photomatix – Used for creating high dynamic range.
Topaz Adjust – Photoshop plugin used to enhance details.
Topaz DeNoise – Photoshop plugin used to eliminate noise.
Topaz Clean – Photoshop plugin used to smooth pixels.
Photography Style: High Dynamic Range
Digital Camera Used: Canon 5D Mark1
Lens Used: Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L USM
Photo Location: Phuket, Thailand
wonderful tones Captain,well done
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Outstanding shot and treatment!
Gorgeous purple tones my friend! Happy Friday!!
Mesmerising!
Beautiful!!!!
splendid!!
Magic processing.
Gorgeous!
beautiful tones !
So nice clouds!!!! Beautiful the color…I like it!
Very nice
Nice work!
Incredible photography and wonderful light!
Have a nice weekend
good work !!
Awesome work Kimo!!!
Cool colors!
Nice work.
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Wonderful my friend!
Good HDR
That’s great, love this purple tone, fantastic dramatic sky and awesome rendering of that water !!!
perfect panorama….what a composition!
well done!
Well done..Nice reflection of the boat..
An master piece, well done.
Wonderful tones and details.
ciao, mario
great work
Great work and lovely tones. Nice
All work and no play…just kidding.Good work here Kim.
Awesome tone for this HDR.
Thanks all.
Muy buena amigo…! tienes que venir a sacar fotos a Argentina. Saludos.
This photo is very beautiful.
beautiful shot….