I set the Lumix TZ7 to take three shots of the same scene at -1 0 +1 EV
Then I combined them as an HDR tonemapped image using Photomatrix so as to make the sky a bit more dramatic at the same time trying not to make the green areas too unrealistic.
Then, being the inveterate twiddler I am, I thought I would further process the HDR image in Paintshop Pro using the ReDynaMix plugin. I also cropped the result.
Which of these looks like the scene as I saw it? None of them. The digital camera doesn't see the full spectrum range our eyes see or at least cannot process it in the same way our brain does. Which image is most interesting, well that is always subjective.
Finally I decided to convert the last image to greyscale.
There is something about b/w images. Colours don't get in the way of seeing the shapes and textures.
Wonderful, wonderful! I'm so jealous. My little Olympus fades into insignificance. One day I maty deserve something better. Thankyou for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteImpressive stuff, John! Not that I understand the mechanics of it :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the Friday flicks too, the juvenile Goldfinches always look so naked without the red!
The last three are all interesting images in their own way. To pick a favourite, hmmmmm, I think the middle of the trio.
ReplyDeleteSome interesting variations - and some dramatic clouds too but like you think the black and white images are great - enjoy the rest of your weekend - Miranda
ReplyDeleteThank you Gerry. The Lumix TZ7 does a fantastic job for what is really a pocket camera.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jan. Not that I understand the mechanics but just experiment with the controls in the programs and see what turns up.
ReplyDeleteHello Keith. The middle one of the trio would be what the camera would have chosen as the correct exposure!
ReplyDeleteHello Miranda. Black and white still has its place. I think some subjects still look better without odd bright colours drawing the eyes away from the subject.
ReplyDeleteWould you believe I actually sent back the first colour TV I rented as I couldn't stand the glaring colours. I went back to black and white for quite a few years.
Nice work John. If only our brains had a photocopier to spit out printed images of what our eyes actually see!
ReplyDeleteThank you Frank. I think landscapes and skyscapes are the hardest subjects for cameras to cope with.
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