Your Photo: Our Critique
Dimitris Amvrazis submitted this HDR image taken with a Sony A-100, at ISO 400. Using an HDR approach to this subject was a great idea. The colors come to life in an otherwise dark tunnel. Dimitris used a tripod so all of the files he used for this HDR were identical in composition. The tunnel creates a nice visual line leading into the image. The writing on the entrance gives you some context that this was taking in Greece. Unfortunately the light closest to the camera is distracting. Overall this is a well done HDR with a perfect subject to take advantage of the benefits of HDR.
—Melissa Macatee
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This photo gets four stars on the PopPhoto Flash rating system.
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"Somewhere in Greece" alright, but what is it?
"The light closest to the camera is distracting", distracting what? (since we don't know what this is).
Posted by: Homer | July 16, 2009 at 12:57 PM
That hot spot really is distracting -- need to check those historgrams to make sure the whole dynamic range is covered for the HDR. Nice thing about the tunnel is that it hasn't gone anywhere. Dimitris can go back and take a shot at perfection.
Posted by: Randy Roberts | July 16, 2009 at 03:04 PM
First of all, thank you PopPhoto for the critique, I'll keep your comments in mind and try to work on them.
Homer, it is an underground pedestrian passage. Train rails run above it.
Randy Roberts, thank God the tunnel is still there and I will try again to make a better picture. I'm still learing to work with HDR techniques, it's kinda tricky but I like experimenting. Thank you for your comments.
Posted by: Dimitris Amvrazis | July 17, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Good to know, Dimitris. In this case I would suggest that "fleeting" images (make it a longer exposure) of one or two pedestrians would add some perspective to the composition, without affecting its overall mood. You may wish to consider it on your next try. Just an idea.
Posted by: Homer | July 17, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Dimitris, I'd love to see your next attempt -- it's a wonderful photo. Homer's suggestion is a good one, I think. Take a friend along and see if you can get it to work -- should be lots of fun!
Posted by: Randy Roberts | July 17, 2009 at 11:10 AM