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A collection of some of my HDR work. I am extremely new to HDR and this is just my gallery of my experiments and such with HDR and different settings on different objects and scenes.
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  • Purple People Darkness<br />
This was quickly taken from my car.  A series of 3 exposures.  I am just learning how to use Photomatrix and do some HDR stuff.   This is one of my first quick results.  I like the sharpness in the bridge.

    Purple People Darkness
    This was quickly taken from my car. A series of 3 exposures. I am just learning how to use Photomatrix and do some HDR stuff. This is one of my first quick results. I like the sharpness in the bridge.

    CincinnatiOhioOhio Riverbridgecloudscloudydowntownhdrskylinewater

  • Five Mile Church<br />
I took this last month and just now decided to put together the photos after learning a bit about hdr.  Nothing fabolous but just learning and messing around here.

    Five Mile Church
    I took this last month and just now decided to put together the photos after learning a bit about hdr. Nothing fabolous but just learning and messing around here.

    CincinnatiOhioandersonhamilton countyhamilton county parkhdrparktownship

  • Great American Entrance<br />
An HDR rendition of my A Pano A Day picture of the Reds' Ballpark.

    Great American Entrance
    An HDR rendition of my A Pano A Day picture of the Reds' Ballpark.

    CincinnatiOhioRedsballparkbronze statueentrancehdrjoey vottopanoramapanoramicstadiumstatuevotto

  • Burnet Tomb<br />
What is a tomb, but looks like a doorway to Hell or to stairs that lead to your grave.

    Burnet Tomb
    What is a tomb, but looks like a doorway to Hell or to stairs that lead to your grave.

    Cincinnaticemeterycloudscloudygravegravestoneheadstonespring grovespring grove cemetery

  • Cincinnati Night HDR<br />
I took a quick 9 frame HDR of Cincinnati while I was out taking some panoramics.  It alright, but as I learned, HDR's at night are not the greatest and hard to get to look good.  I do love the water though.

    Cincinnati Night HDR
    I took a quick 9 frame HDR of Cincinnati while I was out taking some panoramics. It alright, but as I learned, HDR's at night are not the greatest and hard to get to look good. I do love the water though.

    CincinnatiGreat American BallparkKentuckyOhioOhio RiverRedsballparkbridgedarkhdrlightsnightqueen city towerreflectionriversuspension bridgewater

  • Sunset Over East Fork<br />
The sun setting over East Fork Lake.  The clouds were just starting to roll in for the storms that were coming over night and the next day.  Turned out pretty good for being a three frame HDR taking handheld in my kayak.  Gives me the hope that I can continue to shoot like that from my kayak and get great results.

    Sunset Over East Fork
    The sun setting over East Fork Lake. The clouds were just starting to roll in for the storms that were coming over night and the next day. Turned out pretty good for being a three frame HDR taking handheld in my kayak. Gives me the hope that I can continue to shoot like that from my kayak and get great results.

    Ohiocloudseast fork lakeeast fork state parkhdrkayakkayakerskayakinglakepaddlerspaddlingparkstate parksunsetwater

  • Innards<br />
A look into the inside of Bennett's Mill Covered Bridge in Greenup County, Kentucky.  3 shot HDR image.  I liked how the sun glowed on the inside of teh bridge as it was rising.

    Innards
    A look into the inside of Bennett's Mill Covered Bridge in Greenup County, Kentucky. 3 shot HDR image. I liked how the sun glowed on the inside of teh bridge as it was rising.

    Bennett's Mill Covered BridgeKentuckybennett's millbridgecoveredcovered bridgecreekhdrtygart's creekwater

  • Syrup Bucket<br />
A bucket and collection system used for collecting Maple Sap to make maple syrup.  Yum yum.

    Syrup Bucket
    A bucket and collection system used for collecting Maple Sap to make maple syrup. Yum yum.

    CincinnatiCincinnati parkbucketcaliforniacalifornia nature preservecollectorcreekhdrmapleparkreflectionsyrupwaterwaterfall

  • Log Cabin<br />
An HDR done at California Nature Preserve with the creek adn the dead fire nearby.

    Log Cabin
    An HDR done at California Nature Preserve with the creek adn the dead fire nearby.

    CincinnatiCincinnati parkcaliforniacalifornia nature preservecreekhdrparkreflectionwaterwaterfall

  • People Bridge Joint<br />
Closup HDR of a part of a joint on the People Purple Bridge.

    People Bridge Joint
    Closup HDR of a part of a joint on the People Purple Bridge.

    CincinnatiKentuckyNewportOhioOhio Riverbridgecloudscloudyhdrpeople purple bridgeriverwater

  • On to Newport<br />
An HDR image of the center walkway on the People Purple Bridge in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    On to Newport
    An HDR image of the center walkway on the People Purple Bridge in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    CincinnatiKentuckyNewportOhioOhio Riverbridgecloudscloudyhdrpeople purple bridgeriverwater

  • Rusting Joint<br />
HDR of a rusting area of the People Purple Bridge.

    Rusting Joint
    HDR of a rusting area of the People Purple Bridge.

    CincinnatiKentuckyNewportOhioOhio Riverbridgecloudscloudyhdrpeople purple bridgeriverwater

  • A Cry Farewell<br />
The is a band sticker but it just caught my eye having that saying on an emergency phone on the middle of a bridge.  This is an HDR image of that phone and sticker on the People Purple Bridge in Cincy.

    A Cry Farewell
    The is a band sticker but it just caught my eye having that saying on an emergency phone on the middle of a bridge. This is an HDR image of that phone and sticker on the People Purple Bridge in Cincy.

    CincinnatiKentuckyNewportOhioOhio Riverbridgecloudscloudyhdrpeople purple bridgeriverwater

  • Muddy Hell<br />
The river is way up and it is obviously flowing and emptying out of the Cincinnati pool rather quickly.  This is an HDR shot of the water as it hits the bridge peir.  It makes the water actually back up and be about a foot or two higher at the up stream end of the bridge peir.  Then the water just toils and turns its way around.

    Muddy Hell
    The river is way up and it is obviously flowing and emptying out of the Cincinnati pool rather quickly. This is an HDR shot of the water as it hits the bridge peir. It makes the water actually back up and be about a foot or two higher at the up stream end of the bridge peir. Then the water just toils and turns its way around.

    CincinnatiKentuckyNewportOhioOhio Riverbridgecloudscloudyhdrpeople purple bridgeriverwater

  • Never Ending<br />
Yet another HDR of the People Purple Bridge.  This one makes the bridge look like it never ends.

    Never Ending
    Yet another HDR of the People Purple Bridge. This one makes the bridge look like it never ends.

    CincinnatiKentuckyNewportOhioOhio Riverbridgecloudscloudyhdrpeople purple bridgeriverwater

  • Body Cast<br />
One of the many examples of a body cast that was created when pouring molding into a gap in the ash in Pompei, Italy to create what the being was doing at the time of death.  This man was using his hand to cover his face to try to not suffocate due to the volcanic ash.  It is a sad room to go through, and see casts that include these people's bones inside them, and a dog and pig as well doing what they were doing as they died.  Very somber.

    Body Cast
    One of the many examples of a body cast that was created when pouring molding into a gap in the ash in Pompei, Italy to create what the being was doing at the time of death. This man was using his hand to cover his face to try to not suffocate due to the volcanic ash. It is a sad room to go through, and see casts that include these people's bones inside them, and a dog and pig as well doing what they were doing as they died. Very somber.

    CincinnatiOhiobodybody castdomehdrhumanitalymusuemnatural history museumpompeitrain stationunion terminal

  • Union Flag<br />
This is an HDR image of the flag adn the top of the half dome in Union Terminal.

    Union Flag
    This is an HDR image of the flag adn the top of the half dome in Union Terminal.

    CincinnatiOhiodomehdrmusuemnatural history museumpompeitrain stationunion terminal

  • Krohn Waterfall<br />
A handheld HDR of the waterfall inside Krohn Conservatory looking through the plants.

    Krohn Waterfall
    A handheld HDR of the waterfall inside Krohn Conservatory looking through the plants.

    CincinnatiCincinnati parkEden ParkOhioconservatoryearly spring flower showflowerflowershdrkrohnkrohn conservatoryparkwaterwaterfall

  • Purple Haze<br />
HDR image of a flower stalk at the Early Spring Flower Show at Krohn Conservatory.

    Purple Haze
    HDR image of a flower stalk at the Early Spring Flower Show at Krohn Conservatory.

    CincinnatiCincinnati parkEden ParkOhioconservatoryearly spring flower showflowerflowershdrkrohnkrohn conservatoryparkwaterwaterfall

  • Life<br />
A look at the flowers  and the fountain in the background.  Again another handheld HDR form Krohn looking through the garden.

    Life
    A look at the flowers and the fountain in the background. Again another handheld HDR form Krohn looking through the garden.

    CincinnatiCincinnati parkEden ParkOhioconservatoryearly spring flower showflowerflowershdrkrohnkrohn conservatoryparkwaterwaterfall

  • Krohn Waterfall Dos<br />
Another HDR look through some palms at the waterfall inside Krohn Conservatory.

    Krohn Waterfall Dos
    Another HDR look through some palms at the waterfall inside Krohn Conservatory.

    CincinnatiCincinnati parkEden ParkOhioconservatoryearly spring flower showflowerflowershdrkrohnkrohn conservatoryparkwaterwaterfall

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    CincinnatiCincinnati parkEden ParkOhioconservatoryearly spring flower showflowerflowershdrkrohnkrohn conservatoryparkwaterwaterfall

  • Monkey<br />
A monkey in HDR that stares at you and watches over the waterfall inside Krohn Conservatory.

    Monkey
    A monkey in HDR that stares at you and watches over the waterfall inside Krohn Conservatory.

    CincinnatiCincinnati parkEden ParkOhioconservatoryearly spring flower showflowerflowershdrkrohnkrohn conservatoryparkwaterwaterfall

  • Bloom<br />
An orange flower in bloom among the plants at Krohn.  Taken as a 3 shot handheld HDR.

    Bloom
    An orange flower in bloom among the plants at Krohn. Taken as a 3 shot handheld HDR.

    CincinnatiCincinnati parkEden ParkOhioconservatoryearly spring flower showflowerflowershdrkrohnkrohn conservatoryparkwaterwaterfall

  • Hidden Gem<br />
I just thought this was a beautiful spot as I was kayaking down the Little miami River I glanced over and saw the bridge with the creek and the drop off as it entered the Little Miami River.  I am sure I could do better if I was out of my boat with some waders on but I shot this as an HDR as I tried to not capsize over rocks as I went through a string of rapids while holding my camera I would rather not destoy.  Either way I refused to go in the chilly water.  Need to head back in the summer months and wade to take a better shot.  Would look much better with leaves on the brush and trees.

    Hidden Gem
    I just thought this was a beautiful spot as I was kayaking down the Little miami River I glanced over and saw the bridge with the creek and the drop off as it entered the Little Miami River. I am sure I could do better if I was out of my boat with some waders on but I shot this as an HDR as I tried to not capsize over rocks as I went through a string of rapids while holding my camera I would rather not destoy. Either way I refused to go in the chilly water. Need to head back in the summer months and wade to take a better shot. Would look much better with leaves on the brush and trees.

    Ohiohdrkayakkayakerkayakinglittle miami riverpaddlepaddlerriverwarren countywater

  • Test<br />
This was a 5 shot HDR test using my camera and my laptop.  My camera will only do 3 shot HDR's so to do more I can only do intervals of 3 and do ti manually changing the starting exposure with one on each side.  My laptop can do up to a 15 shot HDR automatically when communicating with my camera.  I am surprised how much the 5 bracket HDR makes the shot look more real like it really was than the 3 shot one does.  Pretty good stuff.

    Test
    This was a 5 shot HDR test using my camera and my laptop. My camera will only do 3 shot HDR's so to do more I can only do intervals of 3 and do ti manually changing the starting exposure with one on each side. My laptop can do up to a 15 shot HDR automatically when communicating with my camera. I am surprised how much the 5 bracket HDR makes the shot look more real like it really was than the 3 shot one does. Pretty good stuff.

    CincinnatiKentuckyNewportOhioOhio Riverbridgedowntownhdrjames taylor parklicking riverparkriverriverfrontskylinesteamboatsunsetsuspension bridgewater

  • Test Dos<br />
Another test with 5 brackets via laptop for HDR.  Had to fiddle big time to make the sky not look all noised out and ugly.  But eventually got a good set of settings for teh HDR.

    Test Dos
    Another test with 5 brackets via laptop for HDR. Had to fiddle big time to make the sky not look all noised out and ugly. But eventually got a good set of settings for teh HDR.

    CincinnatiKentuckyNewportOhioOhio Riverbridgedowntownhdrjames taylor parklicking riverparkriverriverfrontskylinesteamboatsunsetsuspension bridgewater

  • Krebs<br />
Quickly took this HDR as they kicked my out of the cemetery.  5 o'clock close time. Really?!?!?  I liked the angel and left this HDR real looking and didn't blow it out.

    Krebs
    Quickly took this HDR as they kicked my out of the cemetery. 5 o'clock close time. Really?!?!? I liked the angel and left this HDR real looking and didn't blow it out.

    Kentuckycemeterycloudscoudyfort thomasgravestonehdrsaint stephenssaint stephens cemeterystone

  • Carew in Green<br />
Saint Patricks Day celebration as the parade is coming by.  I took this HDR of Carew Tower and the parade and crowds watching the people come by.

    Carew in Green
    Saint Patricks Day celebration as the parade is coming by. I took this HDR of Carew Tower and the parade and crowds watching the people come by.

    CincinnatiOhiocarew towercrowddowntownhdrparadepeoplereflectionsaint patricks dayst patricks dayst pattys day

  • Colorful Sunset<br />
End of a long day with the Heart Mini Marathon that led to a wonderful sunset over the rvier.  The clouds made the sunset just spectacular.  Amazing what you can see just right here in the city.

    Colorful Sunset
    End of a long day with the Heart Mini Marathon that led to a wonderful sunset over the rvier. The clouds made the sunset just spectacular. Amazing what you can see just right here in the city.

    CincinnatiKentuckyNewportOhioOhio Riverbridgecloudscloudydowntownhdrjames taylor parkparkriverskylinesunsetwater

  • Brewery Trash<br />
I liked this HDR I did while on a brewery tour today with Club Blatz.  This room was almost completely black it was so dark.   At least behind me was.  I liked that pile of trash because of the beer cans, since it was a brewery tour that added something to it for me.<br />
<br />
This was in Kauffman Brewery on the higher levels.

    Brewery Trash
    I liked this HDR I did while on a brewery tour today with Club Blatz. This room was almost completely black it was so dark. At least behind me was. I liked that pile of trash because of the beer cans, since it was a brewery tour that added something to it for me.

    This was in Kauffman Brewery on the higher levels.

    1800'sCincinnatiOhiobeerbrewbrewinghdrlagerlager tunnnelmaltotrover the rhineroomstonetunnelsunderground

  • Strength of a Tornado<br />
The tornado that hit Crittenden and Piner killed several people, and here its strength is shown.  This truck use to have a bed and grill.  It was an old truck but looked nice other than the replaced hood.  It is banged up from debris, is missing its bed now and the windshield was litterly peeled away as it is protective glass.  The back window was just simply blown out, but the front one broke as it was forced to peel away under the strength of the tornado.<br />
<br />
This is an HDR image that I shot while I was surveying this property to recover the boundary for the family that survived in this half basement as their brick home disappeared above them.

    Strength of a Tornado
    The tornado that hit Crittenden and Piner killed several people, and here its strength is shown. This truck use to have a bed and grill. It was an old truck but looked nice other than the replaced hood. It is banged up from debris, is missing its bed now and the windshield was litterly peeled away as it is protective glass. The back window was just simply blown out, but the front one broke as it was forced to peel away under the strength of the tornado.

    This is an HDR image that I shot while I was surveying this property to recover the boundary for the family that survived in this half basement as their brick home disappeared above them.

    Kentuckycrittendendamagedestroyedhdrhomehousepinertornadowind

  • The Fall can Kill<br />
Nature can be very cruel.  This bird is n the gutter was right below a nest.  Did he/she fall?  Did a sibling knock him/her from the nest?  Who knows but it was interesting to see as it was a fresh death as the Florida sun and bugs had not gotten to this poor soul yet.

    The Fall can Kill
    Nature can be very cruel. This bird is n the gutter was right below a nest. Did he/she fall? Did a sibling knock him/her from the nest? Who knows but it was interesting to see as it was a fresh death as the Florida sun and bugs had not gotten to this poor soul yet.

    azela parkbabiesbirdbirdscity parkfloridahdrorlandoparkrainrainingtreetree parktreeswinter park

  • Old Fencing<br />
I made this a couple days ago on laptop but just got home to have internet service.  This is an old fence line along Juniper Run.  It is actually two sets of fencing where two properties use to meet.  Also you can see how ridiculously clear the water is and at this spot you are over 7 miles from the springs.

    Old Fencing
    I made this a couple days ago on laptop but just got home to have internet service. This is an old fence line along Juniper Run. It is actually two sets of fencing where two properties use to meet. Also you can see how ridiculously clear the water is and at this spot you are over 7 miles from the springs.

    creekfencefloridaforesthdrjuniperjuniper recreational areajuniper runjuniper springsnational forestocalaocala national forestrecreational areariverwater

  • Eagle Falls Low<br />
This was my favorite view of the falls.  I was as far back as I could go without falling off into the raging river behind me just past Cumberland Falls.  This is just after the sun cracked out over the opposite ridgeline to make daybreak.<br />
<br />
I know little to none about shooting waterfalls, but I do know how to wing it.  Getting into photography while in Florida = no waterfall shooting (unless man made at an attraction).  Anyways hope you enjoy.

    Eagle Falls Low
    This was my favorite view of the falls. I was as far back as I could go without falling off into the raging river behind me just past Cumberland Falls. This is just after the sun cracked out over the opposite ridgeline to make daybreak.

    I know little to none about shooting waterfalls, but I do know how to wing it. Getting into photography while in Florida = no waterfall shooting (unless man made at an attraction). Anyways hope you enjoy.

    Kentuckycumberlandcumberland falls state parkdaniel boone national forestdog slaughtereagleeagle fallsfallshdrnational forestriverstate parksunrisewaterwaterfall

  • Shed Destruction<br />
I was doing a survey today on this man's land that he had given his daughter.  His home, both his barns/sheds were destoyed in teh Peach Grove Tornado.  A shame.  He was extremely nice as well.

    Shed Destruction
    I was doing a survey today on this man's land that he had given his daughter. His home, both his barns/sheds were destoyed in teh Peach Grove Tornado. A shame. He was extremely nice as well.

    Kentuckybobcatfarmfarmlandhdrpeach grovependleton countytornado

  • Farm Equipment<br />
A piece of farm equipment from near Peace Grove that was obviously damaged during the tornadic outbreak last month.  I love the bright color that the piece still had.

    Farm Equipment
    A piece of farm equipment from near Peace Grove that was obviously damaged during the tornadic outbreak last month. I love the bright color that the piece still had.

    Kentuckyfarmfarmlandhdrpeach grovependleton countytornado

  • New Holland<br />
A piece of farm equipment that was left with no home for it to rest after the tornaado that ravished Peace Grove, Kentucky.  It was left to just sit in the open field.

    New Holland
    A piece of farm equipment that was left with no home for it to rest after the tornaado that ravished Peace Grove, Kentucky. It was left to just sit in the open field.

    Kentuckyfarmfarmlandhdrpeach grovependleton countytornado

  • Wesley Chapel<br />
A historic chapel and church that lost its roof during the tornados last month.  The interesting thing to me is the roof is gone, but the small hand written sign saying please remove decorations 30 days after memorial day still is attached to the fence.  While just in front of the church a road sign telling you about KY 10 and a cross road is bent as the ground and now stuck to the ground, bent all the way over at 90 degrees.

    Wesley Chapel
    A historic chapel and church that lost its roof during the tornados last month. The interesting thing to me is the roof is gone, but the small hand written sign saying please remove decorations 30 days after memorial day still is attached to the fence. While just in front of the church a road sign telling you about KY 10 and a cross road is bent as the ground and now stuck to the ground, bent all the way over at 90 degrees.

    Kentuckycemeterychapelchurchfarmfarmlandhdrpeach grovependleton countytornadowesley chapel church

  • Farm Barns<br />
Some bars along KY 10 in Campbell/Pendleton County.  The clouds are what were really nice on this extremely windy day, but I liked the barn as well.

    Farm Barns
    Some bars along KY 10 in Campbell/Pendleton County. The clouds are what were really nice on this extremely windy day, but I liked the barn as well.

    Kentuckyfarmfarmlandhdrpeach grovependleton countytornado

  • No Sledding<br />
I was kayaking by the dam that created East Fork Lake this evening.  The kayaking was rough in the cold brutal wind, but saw this sign on my way out.  The most amazing hill ever for sledding, as it is a steep hill that is the dam, but they of course allow no sleeding.

    No Sledding
    I was kayaking by the dam that created East Fork Lake this evening. The kayaking was rough in the cold brutal wind, but saw this sign on my way out. The most amazing hill ever for sledding, as it is a steep hill that is the dam, but they of course allow no sleeding.

    Ohioclermont countydameast fork lakeeast fork lake state parkhdrkayaklakepaddlingparkstate parkwater

  • HHBC<br />
From the church I grew up in as a late grade schooler and thru highschool.  Captured their cross they had out on a windy day in Fort Thomas.  The old steeple in rear.

    HHBC
    From the church I grew up in as a late grade schooler and thru highschool. Captured their cross they had out on a windy day in Fort Thomas. The old steeple in rear.

    Kentuckybaptistchapelchurchfort thomashdrhighland hillshighland hills baptist churchhighland hills churchsouthern baptiststeeple

  • Never Sold<br />
A closeup view of one of the homes in Fort Thomas that has never sold that was part of the old Fort.  Stuff growing up and over and a railing that has seen better days and taking a rest on the porch.

    Never Sold
    A closeup view of one of the homes in Fort Thomas that has never sold that was part of the old Fort. Stuff growing up and over and a railing that has seen better days and taking a rest on the porch.

    Kentuckyabandonedfortfort thomashdrhomehousesunsettower parkvacant

  • Flooding Cumberland<br />
Cumberland Falls as the river roars full of water and mist from the high water falls.  Would be so sweet to go over in a kayak right?

    Flooding Cumberland
    Cumberland Falls as the river roars full of water and mist from the high water falls. Would be so sweet to go over in a kayak right?

    Kentuckycumberlanddaniel boone national forestcumberland falls state parkdog slaughterdog slaughter fallseagleeagle fallsfallshdrnational forestriverstate parkwaterwaterfall

  • Eagle Rainbow<br />
Eagle Falls as teh sun was just peaking over the opposite ridgeline creating this wonderful rainbow.

    Eagle Rainbow
    Eagle Falls as teh sun was just peaking over the opposite ridgeline creating this wonderful rainbow.

    Kentuckycumberlandcumberland falls state parkdaniel boone national forestdog slaughtereagleeagle fallsfallshdrnational forestrainbowriverstate parksunrisewaterwaterfall

  • Opening Night<br />
An HDR of the Reds games on Opening Night 2012.

    Opening Night
    An HDR of the Reds games on Opening Night 2012.

    CincinnatiFloridaGreat American BallparkMLBOhioRedsballballparkbasebaseballeasterfireworkshdrlightsmarlinsmiaminight gameopeningopening nightopening weekendredred uniforms

  • Police Line<br />
From Fort Thomas' vacant city in Tower Park.  Important Police work.

    Police Line
    From Fort Thomas' vacant city in Tower Park. Important Police work.

    Kentuckyabandonedfortfort thomashdrhomehousesunsettower parkvacant

  • Oh Tower<br />
A rusting tower on a home that is wasting away.  The tower overlooks a park area in the middle of several homes.

    Oh Tower
    A rusting tower on a home that is wasting away. The tower overlooks a park area in the middle of several homes.

    Kentuckyabandonedfortfort thomashdrhomehousesunsettower parkvacant

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