Mountain Shed (HDR) - Source Photos Available!!!

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Watch the Before-and-After Comparison to see where this photo comes from!

NEW: Download the source files and try your own processing style! Take a look here to see all versions.

The story of this photo:
This is the first image from my recent trip to the German Alps. Moreover, it is the first image I upload that was taken with my new Nikkor lens. I replaced my Sigma 10-20 lens with the Nikon 10-24 lens due to a lack of sharpness. This investment paid off. Go here to follow the discussion on this switch.

The news continue: For the first time, I am providing the original source files for everybody to download and work with. If you'd like to check how your processing style looks with this image, go ahead, download the source photo package (link given above), and have fun with them. I have started a thread in the HDR group where you can post your results.

I am looking forward to seeing them!

Enjoy!

Take a look at my "HDR Cookbook"! It contains some more information on my techniques.

How it was shot:
> Handheld [details]
> Four exposures (-4, -2, 0, +2 EV) semi-autobracketed and merged to get and HDR
> Camera: Nikon D7000
> Lens: Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
> Details can be found here

How it was tonemapped:
> Preparation: developed the raw files with ACR mainly in order to reduce the CA [details]
> Created additional exposures in ACR
> Applied noise reduction (Topaz Denoise) to each of the source images [details]
> Resulting TIFF images were then used as input to Photomatix
> Tone-mapping: Photomatix Pro 4.0 (Detail Enhancer)

How it was post-processed:
> Post-processing was done in Photoshop
> Topaz Adjust on the entire image to get back the colors and the details [details]
> Topaz Infocus on the entire image for sharpening
> Saturation layer on the shed (tone down the green cast on the side)
> Curves layer on the shed (more contrast)
> Saturation layer on the sky (master, lightness, hue)
> Levels layer on the sky (more contrast)
> Saturation layer on the clouds (desaturation)
> Levels layer on the clouds (contrast)
> Levels layer on the mountains in the back (more contrast)
> Photo filter layer on the mountains in the back (removing blue cast)
> Global saturation layer (master)
> Global levels layer (contrast - masked to preserve highlights)
> Watermarking
 
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Comments and faves

  1. farbspiel (21 months ago | reply)

    I have created a free eBook called HDR Top Tips. It presents 10 essential tips that can help you improve your HDR photography instantly.

    If you're interested, you can check out what's in the book and get your copy at
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  2. Ray8868 (21 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful HDR image with an excellent composition.

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    Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)

  3. Joxmox (21 months ago | reply)

    Great location and processing. LIKE!

  4. Dan Anderson (dead camera, RIP) (21 months ago | reply)

    Great edit - you pulled out all the good textures

  5. Junior Henry. (21 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful colors!

  6. Serpha (21 months ago | reply)

    Well done.

  7. chucafox-Alicia- (21 months ago | reply)

    Excelente, Genial


  8. Sandeep Santra(Searching Jobs ~ A Bit busy) (21 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful Capture
    Looks like an Art
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    ║ ...... Excellent Work .......║
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    Seen in My Contacts Photos

  9. H4RSX (21 months ago | reply)

    Stunning work there Klaus.

  10. Shobeir (21 months ago | reply)

    What a little cute cabin! Love the mountains on background!

  11. Marc Haegeman Photography (21 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic processing!

  12. kingsriram (21 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful..

  13. Dragos Dumitrascu (21 months ago | reply)

    Ohh yeah .. my friend you make everything look awesome with your PP skills!
    Well done :)

  14. myhnard (21 months ago | reply)

    well process...good job

  15. Paul Simpson Photography (21 months ago | reply)

    Another great image and explanation too

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  16. J. Carbonell (21 months ago | reply)

    Your work is excellent, I love it!

  17. Eve Lane (21 months ago | reply)

    Wow, this one really pops!! Great colors and treatment!

  18. celestino2011 (21 months ago | reply)

    Stunning work there Klaus......Thanks!!!

  19. Terry G Alexander (21 months ago | reply)

    Awesome, Klaus. A nice refreshing change from the interiors you have been doing. I look forward to playing with the images.
    TA

  20. cesco.pb (21 months ago | reply)

    Amazing!!

  21. Wojtek Toman (21 months ago | reply)

    Great composition and colours!

  22. rob wolstenholme (21 months ago | reply)

    Superb, great compo, really draws you in, the HDR is delicious! I'm off to have a go with your originals - what a great idea! Cheers!

  23. brian.ball60 (21 months ago | reply)

    Stunning mate and i will be having a play with the shots thanks :)

  24. Brandon Godfrey (21 months ago | reply)

    Awesome processing and composition... very nice work!

  25. dh27 (21 months ago | reply)

    Precisa, me encanta el procesado. Gran toma.
    Saludos

  26. MarisaAnn94 (21 months ago | reply)

    Brilliant processing! Great work!

  27. Jorge_E (21 months ago | reply)

    Fave.
    Great compo and great colors.
    And thanks for the HOW TO.

  28. GUERRITA (21 months ago | reply)

    una maravilla de procesado

  29. Edwinjones (21 months ago | reply)

    Great processing and composition

  30. AnZanov (21 months ago | reply)

    Great idea Klaus, I will join the thread for sure!!!
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    Seen in a discussion of the group "HDR" ( ?² )

  31. Flick'gAbility (21 months ago | reply)

    Apart from the overall effect and the clouds, IMO, this is one of your best in terms of composition. Great shot!

  32. oldhickory49 (21 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful scene! Love the treatment, especially on that little hut.

  33. myobb (David Lopes) (21 months ago | reply)

    Great capture... excellent composition... awesome exposure... fantastic colors... nicely focus.

    Well done ;-)

  34. JoshJackson84 (21 months ago | reply)

    Awesome, I love the mountains but had to forego my annual Alps trip this year :( Missed your uploads this month!

  35. Fernando Hueso (21 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful shot of Bayern, Klaus. Your photos are always exquisite.

  36. - David Olsson - (21 months ago | reply)

    Congrats on the new lens. And a great capture of a cool subject. Nice find.

  37. Dennis_F (21 months ago | reply)

    sehr geil bearbeitet! gefällt mir

  38. khersee (21 months ago | reply)

    I assume that you find infocus useful tool? I have the trial and so far find it has some possibilities for me but not totally sold on it totally. I have the rest of the suite and love it.

  39. foje64 (21 months ago | reply)

    Superb HDR as always Klaus! The king of HDR!

  40. Mr Instructor (21 months ago | reply)

    I agree yes super and the king.

  41. Ewen K (21 months ago | reply)

    That's a cracking shot

  42. Tony DeSantis Photography (21 months ago | reply)

    Klaus,
    Venturing out doors. NICE!!

  43. Photocre8 (21 months ago | reply)

    I like how you positioned your structure off to the side. Wonderful processing and view!

  44. Tony Aceves (21 months ago | reply)

    Another beauty! Great work!

  45. ATSICHLAS (Busy) (21 months ago | reply)

    Teriffic captures Klaus !

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