HDR Tennis Game 19 Result

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This set of brackets is from my friend Mike Criswell. This match was so much fun.  The brackets had a lot to work with and the scene had the same. My Steps Tone-Mapped in Photomatix Processed in onOne Software’s Perfect Effects Perfect Effects is the next generation of PhotoTools which gives you an even faster [...]

Reflecting Sunset

reflecting-sunset

While walking around Freehold, New Jersey I caught the beginning of a wonderful sunset. I decided to capture the perfect reflection of the water, sunset and trees. However, I also wanted to take it a step further.. or really a step back. I wanted to share my view behind the lens. I call it, From [...]

Reflecting Greatness

reflecting-greatness

During my walk in Freehold, New Jersey this past weekend I captured a bunch of fun reflection photographs. I figured I would post them one by one because they’re all fun in their own way. 7 exposures into a HDR photograph.  Edited in onOne Software PhotoTools. Thanks for reading and happy shooting, Scott

HDR Tennis Game 13 Result

HDR Tennis Game 13 Result

Another really fun set of brackets in Game 13 of HDR Tennis.  This set of brackets is from my friend Bob Lussier.  When I process HDR photographs, I typically try to make the result as realistic as possible.  For this shot, however, I decided to go with a different look.  More alien, if you will. [...]

You Be The Judge – iPhone HDR Mode

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Rather than bore you with how crummy the iPhone HDR mode is and how you shouldn’t use it, blah blah blah… I decided to post an example so that you can decide for yourself if you like it or not. Please comment with your thoughts on the iPhone built-in HDR mode. (not third-party applications) What [...]

HDR Darkroom Review

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In March of 2010 I reviewed HDR Darkroom and was quite disappointed in the controls and result. Now more than a year later, the application has been updated with more control and a pretty nice result. For those starting out in HDR photography, HDR Darkroom is a perfect fit. It has easy to understand controls, [...]

How Sweet It Is

How Sweet It Is

During my recent outing with some of the guys we walked across the Brooklyn Bridge for some night-time (DAYTIME!) and sunset shooting in Dumbo (facing Manhattan). While walking across the bridge, Bob Lussier and I got separated from the group and wound up on the Brooklyn side of the bridge by ourselves. We hung out [...]

Mozelo

mozelo

Here is another from my Metuchen, New Jersey adventure with Joe and my Uncle.  There was a lot of random graffiti which is always fun to photograph. Thanks for viewing and happy shooting, Scott

HDR Tennis Game 12 Result

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Game 12 of HDR Tennis set of brackets came from Michael Criswell.  They were of his famous Empress.  I really did have a blast with it. In the video, which is from start to finish of my processing, you will see the many steps it took for me to get the HDR to where I [...]

HDR Tennis Game 11 Result

HDR Tennis Game 11 Result

Game 11 of HDR Tennis was one of my favorites.  This set of brackets came from Heath O’Fee.  They were grunge with a hint of urbex.  I really did have a blast with it. In the video, which is from start to finish of my processing, you will see the many steps it took for [...]

Up or Down

up-or-down

This HDR photographed was captured during a recent photo outing with my Uncle and Joe. It was a fun day exploring a new location.  The area was bare and the day was chilly.  The water along the walk was neon green.  Hey, it is New Jersey right? Photographer blogging tip: You don’t always have to [...]