HDR st thomas chuch 2
Dec, 2015Views
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Location
It was taken at St Thomas a Becket church in the Romney Marsh in Kent, England.Time
It was shortly after mid day on the way back from having fish and chips in Folkestone with a friend who was driving us around.Lighting
I was experimenting with HDR imaging so The image is made up Of 5 Separate Shots all ranging from -2 to +2 exposure settings it is important to keep the same settings but only adjust the exposure so you can get the best results.Equipment
I used my Nikon D40 (although considered not to be the best gear in the field, its all about how you use it rather than what you use). i also yused a remote trigger and a tripod set very low to the ground to get the right angle i was looking for.Inspiration
I was driving around my County (Kent) with a friend, traveling to top photography hot-spots to gain more inspiration. it was only when we noticed a building just off the side of a country road we pulled over and took a look.Editing
Since i was experimenting with HDR imaging I took a series of snapshots to get the correct feel, then for the master piece i used a series of 5 images all shot in RAW them merged them using the HDR imaging tool on Photoshop, it was important to shoot in RAW as you get the lots more info to play around with when it comes to the post processing.In my camera bag
I always carry my Nikon D40, 2 spare batteries, a spare 18-25mm lens, a remopte trigger, a small pencil case with notebook, a few filters, glow sitcks and led lights for lighting, a microfiber cloth and a box of cotton buds for a quick clean, and a photography book and magazine (for something to lean on and an extra source of further reading and inspiration).Feedback
To get something similar i suggest try out taking images of architecture or landscapes. It is important to shoot in RAW as you get the lots more info to play around with when it comes to the post processing, and make sure that you shoot at least 3-5 images of the same settings but change the exposure levels between -3 and +3.
