Remember that post when I compared the basic tone-mapping results of HDR Efex Pro, Photomatix and HDR Expose? I talked about how difficult the brackets were. In fact, they were that bad because I was not planning on creating a HDR from them. Go figure that one out! At the time I shot the brackets, I changed lenses and was planning on shooting some small brackets just in-case I had a poor exposure. So really, the brackets aren’t meant for HDR but sometimes we have to challenge ourselves. So below is a download link. I am sharing my original, untouched DNG files. I want you to download them and process them as you would any other set of brackets. Then upload your results to your blog, Flickr or wherever. Share the link by commenting below. Challenge yourself to create a HDR from a set of really crummy brackets. Create a HDR from a set of brackets that were not intended to be a HDR. It may sound silly, but it really is a challenge.
I was handholding the camera when I took the photos. To top it off, there were moving people and vehicles in the scene. Ideally you want to photograph HDR brackets on a tripod. Having movement in the scene typically means letting the ghosting remain in the final product or spend a good amount of time in Photoshop by masking the ghosts out. – Photomatix, HDR Efex Pro and HDR Expose. Similar but different
Don’t forget, the brackets were handheld and there is a lot of movement going on. Think smart but be creative! Download Boston Bad Brackets Thanks for reading and happy processing, Scott I almost forgot. If you enjoy the idea of downloading other photographer’s brackets and comparing results make sure you join me and other photographers on the Facebook page, HDR Tennis.
Colin
27 Oct 2010Sounds good, I’m in but I may take a while to do it.
scottwyden
27 Oct 2010Looking forward to seeing your results
Tim
27 Oct 2010Hi Scott! I have been following your Blog for a bit now. Great stuff.
I have had a go at processing your brackets. Hope you like it! My first image on Flickr!
Regards,
Tim
scottwyden
27 Oct 2010Very cool contrast. I like the dramatic sky as well!
Lee@ADNW
27 Oct 2010Sounds interesting Scott, I’m in. Be back soon!
scottwyden
27 Oct 2010Sounds great!
Tod Grubbs
27 Oct 2010Scott, I have a processed final image but where can I post it for you to see?
scottwyden
27 Oct 2010You can upload it to Facebook, Flickr or your website. Just post a link and I’ll check it out
Tim
27 Oct 2010Whoops forgot the link!
Its here –
Tom Baker
27 Oct 2010Her stab at it Scott – what a fun chalenge.
scottwyden
27 Oct 2010Thanks for having a go at it Tom. I just left a comment on your blog post :-)
rogermbyrne
28 Oct 2010Went with B&W just to be different ;) http://twitpic.com/31jsgs
rogermbyrne
28 Oct 2010Lightened up the road a tad as it was too dark ;) Final uploaded to Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/rogermbyrne/5123192786/
scottwyden
28 Oct 2010Awesome BW version. I love how the sky and the building on the left came out!
Mark Garbowski
28 Oct 2010Hi Scott. I set my attempt to auto-post at 11:00 am Eastern so it won’t immediately displace my regular post for the day. I’m going to be in meetings all day so I’m posting this now. This link should work after 11:00: http://wp.me/pG4nj-AY.
scottwyden
28 Oct 2010Great, can’t wait to check it out!
JFid1
28 Oct 2010Here’s my attempt at it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/50538607@N03/5123073095/ I couldn’t tell if that pole on the right was wood or metal haha, but looking at some of the other attempts I’m going to guess metal (whoops). Hope you like it.
scottwyden
28 Oct 2010I am enjoying the grunge in the street and the blue sky. Nicely done.
Tgrubbs
28 Oct 2010Scott, my version is now on Flickr, check it out
scottwyden
28 Oct 2010Great processing. I love the colors you got out of the buildings
Lee@ADNW
29 Oct 2010Hi Scott. Here is my cut on the challenge. Thanks for inviting us to participate! Image: . Full blog post @
scottwyden
29 Oct 2010I just commented on your post. Nicely done!
Chris (CoolHDR)
30 Oct 2010Scott – I decided to try something a little different for this one. Here’s the link to my Boston Bad Bracket HDR.
Chris (CoolHDR)
30 Oct 2010I’ll try this again – with the link this time: http://bit.ly/d9mNZA
scottwyden
30 Oct 2010Interesting is a good word to use :-) I like the twists and turns of the building on the left. Great that the street and sky are normal too. Processing is nice as well.
Eric Blankfield
1 Nov 2010My two takes on Boston Bad Brackets:
scottwyden
1 Nov 2010Just commented on your blog. Thanks for having a go at it!