Transfiguration

I admit. I've never done HDR before primarily because I hate how it looks. You've probably seen those kinds of photos before... over-processed, over saturated, hyper-real images. (just my own personal taste, don't kill me! :).

But, just because I've seen bad examples of HDR doesn't mean it can't be done nicely. In fact I've seen some really stunning HDR photos which are subtle and beautiful, but unfortunately they're somewhat rare.

The above is my first attempt at HDR. It's a composition of 5 different shots of the same scene with each shot exposed slightly differently.

Somewhere in the horizon is the CN Tower, but it's obscured by the fog.

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makeupanid says:

Oh gee Jon. yours is a much cooler fog shot than mine-nice to be next door neighbours!
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kasia wska says:

lovely mist!
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zenmasterlauren says:

first I must say I am completely with you on HDR and the variety of crappy HDR photos that we see everyday. BUT WOW! I think you've changed my mind on HDR!!! WOW WOW WOW!
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Luv 2 Flickr says:

This is so beautiful and with that fog...mysterious and gorgeous! Well done!
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hibernum says:

Very well done HDR. I like the fact that it doesn't stand out as HDR at first glance. Though I do think there is a place for hypercolor HDR, it is definetly overdone on flickr.
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Points North says:

Love that wrap-around fog. You've captured the feeling of our weather really well, yet the subject is rather exotic. Very well done first HDR attempt.
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ariehsinger says:

This is stunning. I feel like I am in asia again!
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j.t.horvath says:

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*Peanut (Lauren) says:

Wow. I really like it. I must learn this (maybe when the baby is older and I have less work!). Fine job--as I've seen overprocessed HDR.
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dujarandille says:

What a magic atmosphere!

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Badger Badger Studios says:

I hate HDR snobbery.
But I do like your photo :o)
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u n c o m m o n says:

first visit on your stream; i am a bit scared of your icon... but I just love this photo, perfect mood i really like the way you processed the shot.

hope to see more of your shots in the future!

added you as an contact, hope you dont mind.

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Markus Moning says:

Don't like HDR but this one works well!

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VickerMonkee says:

I think this is a great use of HDR! Beautiful.

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Flo's Diner says:

this photo is lovely Jon, with a real otherworldly quality to it. i don't like the left hand side of it, though. the light seems a bit too blown out. otherwise, fabulous work!
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Jessica C. says:

Nice to see you embracing Markham in this photo!
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Jon . says:

:D I like your fog because it looks like something creepy.... though this Cathedral can be creepy too! :)

Thanks! The credit for the mist goes to someone else. :)

Wow. Thanks Lauren! Indeed, HDR can be very nice. I've seen some really great examples where the use of HDR is very subtle, but very useful in bringing out little details in the shadows and lighted areas.

Thanks Darlene!

Agreed! Thanks for the comment.

Actually it's my second attempt at HDR... my first HDR attempt I probably won't be uploading. :D

It does look like a monk's monestary on top of a mountain, doesn't it?

Actually surprisingly simple to do HDR (perhaps which is why it's so common on Flickr). Basically a 2 step process and assuming you have Photoshop. I'm sure other software will do it for you.

Thanks!

Haha! Yes. HDR Snobbery. Of course I used to be a purist snob too ... I used to feel that *any* form processing is like cheating. How things have changed! :D

Thanks for the visit! Of course I don't mind. Thanks for the generous comment! :)

Oh Joan, you're breaking my heart! LOL

Yeah, that spot was hard to process. Funny that HDR is actually very good at "healing" blown-out portions of images, but I just couldn't figure out the right combination of adjustments to make it work.

Haha. Thanks. I'm trying really hard to embrace it... it's just not as exciting as Toronto. (Though I did sleep on the GO train this morning... that was exciting! :D).
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lake.sider says:

Excellent work... I usually don't like HDR either, but this I do like... a lot! I love the fog too!!!

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Gwen says:

Very nicely done!

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DrCarlosAMG says:

I don´t understand much about HDR, but this one is wonderful.

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makeupanid says:

Oh I didn't even know it was HDR-I commented before you finished typing-LOL

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Jon . says:

Thanks everyone for the trophies. :)

Yeah! You're too quick. :)
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Baloulumix says:

Superbe ! Very Beautifull
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3dphoto.net says:

Oh my, this is beautiful. I would never have guessed this is Toronto. More like Finland or Russia, given the building and swirling snow you have choses as subject matter. Awesome!

And I agree with you about HDR- it's a tool to use occasionally, and you picked the right time to use it!

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Hans-Ztz says:

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Darren // DA Creative Photography says:

cool HDR jon. don't like HDR myself, but your shot is cool
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peglas says:

Really pretty. Good work!
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Myxi says:

I know exactly what you mean about bad HDR - it's my pet hate. This is beautiful.

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Iris 2007 says:

The Pritzker Architecture Prize on flickr
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urbanfeel says:

The Pritzker Architecture Prize on flickr

Awesome! I would have never guessed this was in Toronto! Great shot!
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eyeflyer says:

The Pritzker Architecture Prize on flickr
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arubaGT says:

great picture!

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PDPhotography says:

I agree with your thoughts on HDR when it's cranked to the max, but here it's a great tool to reveal a scene closer to what the eye can see.

Really interesting shot and the mix of like is great.
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tarsischwald says:

WOW...
What a mystic atmosphere... great shot!

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Jalca says:

Wonderful shot Jon!!! Congrats
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emelia's pics says:

wow!! stunning!
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Mute* says:

This photo has been featured in Torontoist Weekly Photo Roundup, Issue #79. Cheers!
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~EvidencE~ says:

awesome shot n hdr
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-liyen- says:

This looks great, Jon! Saw yours in Torontoist too, congrats to you also!

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jasfitz says:

very cool. I couldn't agree with you more – there is far too much hdr crap out there… but it has merits if applied right.

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alexindigo says:

Great one!
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james asher says:

the title is perfect.

(it also reminds me of the church of transfiguration in kizhi russia- worth taking a look at on google)
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Jon . says:

james asher That's probably not a coincidence. This cathedral is also called "Slovak Byzantine Cathedral" which takes its roots from Russia.
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donald423423 [deleted] says:

Very well done.
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sillythingsyoulaughabout says:

wow, this is totally gorgeous!
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chrisl_D80 says:

Great shot , love the mist
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Kris Kros says:

well done
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Berengina says:

Ah HDR - I thought that didn't look much like Richmond Hill! Very nice work.
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Ride My Pony [deleted] says:

Fantastic.
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llanosom says:

Nice scene.
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Mich1992 says:

Wonderful. This is a beautiful cathedral. Looking at this picture, I could think it is in Russia, even though it's just a few minutes from my house.
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