Here’s a really cool single exposure HDR shot from Phuket, Thailand, taken two years ago. I was looking through some old photos and thought this would turn out great in HDR, especially the way the water was receding back into the ocean.
I was quite impressed on how much detail I was able to bring out in the dark areas of the island. For just a single exposure, Photomatix sure did a great job with bringing out the color and detail. I posted the original exposure and the tone mapped HDR image so you can see why I was so impressed.
The final image was processed in Photoshop using my Captain Kimo Photoshop action. Then I adjusted the tones a little using Curves to get the colors you see in the finished photo.
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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.
Topaz Simplify – Photoshop plugin used for artistic affect.
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Photography Style: High Dynamic Range
Digital Camera Used: Canon 5D Mark1
Lens Used: Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L USM
Photo Location: Phuket, Thailand
I like how you captured the movement of the water. The finished result has a lot of depth to it.
Really great results from the single exposure. I tried shooting 3 AEB yesterday handheld. Looking forward to see how they merge together! :)
Superb processing. Man, what a difference. Talk about breathing new life in an older photo. :-)
Wow what a transformation !! Great stuff.
Awesome processing between the two before and the after shot! I’d love to relax a bit there.
Wow! another mind bender Kim!