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Landscape HDR_01

            Reflecting on my HDR landscape photo, I see the impact of the multiple exposures I’ve taken to achieve an extensive dynamic range. The sturdy tripod was essential in maintaining the exact same frame for each shot, and the remote trigger ensured that there was no camera shake during the exposures. This careful setup was particularly important when capturing such a wide range of light levels—from the dark silhouettes of the cityscape to the bright sun.

In processing the HDR image, I notice the colors have become somewhat intense. Next time, I might exercise a bit more restraint with saturation to keep the colors true to the serene early morning mood. The neutral density filters I used enabled me to manage the light from the sunrise, allowing for longer exposure times without overexposing the image. This technique brought out the detail in the lower light areas but also contributed to the vividness of the colors, which is something I’ll need to balance better in the future.

The composition, aided by the vantage point from a 100-foot building, provides a sweeping view over the city. However, I see that centering the sun was a choice that brought symmetry but might have limited the dynamic nature of the composition. Experimenting with off-center placement could add tension and interest.

The lens flare, while adding a layer of authenticity to the capture of the sun, is a bit distracting. As I refine my HDR techniques, I'll aim to control such artifacts, possibly by adjusting the angle or the strength of the neutral density filters.

I’ll need to be more vigilant about the HDR processing to prevent halos around the buildings. It’s a delicate balance to maintain the natural gradation between the structures and the sky.

The tripod’s stability and the remote trigger were instrumental in getting sharp images for the HDR processing. I’m pleased with the sharpness across the scene and the level of detail revealed. In my future HDR endeavors, I plan to refine my technique, taking into consideration the timing of the shots and the post-processing to better capture the true atmosphere of such moments.

Taken in: United States / Ohio / Columbus / Columbus (show map)

Taken on: March 16, 2024

Tags:

UrbanLandscape

Cityscpae

GoldenHour

ArchitecturalDetail

Downtown

HighDynamicRange

StreetPhotography

CityLife

EarlyMorningLight

UrbanExploration

BuildingArchitecture

CityViews

Skyline

TravelPhotography

ModernArchitecture

UrbanSkyline

HistoricBuildings

LongExposure

CityAtDawn

LandmarkBuilding

UrbanNature

CityParks

Metropolitan

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Sets appears in: • Urban Echoes: Light and Structure

Groups appears in: • FOTO2100_SP2024_92906

Camera: Canon EOS 80D, f/16.0, 1/160 sec, 35mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 80D
Lens:	18-35mm
Aperture:	f/16.0
Exposure Time:	0.006 sec (1/160)
Focal Length:	35mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 25.5 (Windows)
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