My HDR PhotoJourney Across the U.S. - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Septro · 06-10-2009, 01:10 AM

So I just moved from the northwest to the midwest and along the way I was working on my phototaking skills for some of the backdrops and scenery of our vacation stops.

So here are the shots.. most the vistas are HDR'd but there are some non-processed shots thrown in as well:

Glacier National Park

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Yellowstone National Park

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Random Road Shots

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While I wish I could've made the trip in the 335, this was an SUV-only type trip tho. There were some stretches in Montana, with hardly a soul, I could've gotten top speed for sure. Weather was great all throughout and I'd definitely do something like this again but man my butt-cheeks hurt from all that driving..lol

sandyeggo325i · 06-10-2009, 01:56 AM

wow dude....awesome pictures. the sun one is prob my favorite...

j0hn · 06-10-2009, 03:35 AM

gorgeous!

Vudoo4u2 · 06-10-2009, 04:40 AM

+1...sun pic ftw

great shots

john0213 · 06-11-2009, 05:14 AM

may i ask, what lens are you using?

Septro · 06-11-2009, 08:09 AM

The landscapes and HDRs where taken with the Tokina 12-24/F4. All my regular shots where on the Nikon 18-200VR.

M_Six · 06-11-2009, 10:46 AM

Now that's some nicely done HDR.

darkphantom · 06-11-2009, 01:18 PM

nice shots!

Bimmer Nerd · 06-14-2009, 02:06 AM

woooow

amazing talent.

remmib · 06-14-2009, 01:38 PM

Beautiful, just beautiful.

ohaywood · 06-17-2009, 02:33 PM

Beautiful shots. Yellowstone looks amazing.

UdubBadger · 06-17-2009, 05:33 PM

cool...

how was the drive?

UdubBadger · 06-17-2009, 05:40 PM

I really like this one...

what are you using for post processing?

If you have photoshop CS4 (or maybe even 3) try upping the vibrance for a little more "kick", also using the shadow/highlight tool - highlights specifically - will help bring out more of the true colors in the shot and less "white" glare in the sky and water.

Septro · 06-17-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

I really like this one...

what are you using for post processing?

If you have photoshop CS4 (or maybe even 3) try upping the vibrance for a little more "kick", also using the shadow/highlight tool - highlights specifically - will help bring out more of the true colors in the shot and less "white" glare in the sky and water.

Strictly Photomatix with some level adjustment in CS4.

Thanks for that tip on the shadow/highlight tool - I'll give that twirl.

UdubBadger · 06-17-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Septro

Strictly Photomatix with some level adjustment in CS4.

Thanks for that tip on the shadow/highlight tool - I'll give that twirl.

they look really good

ska325xi · 06-28-2009, 07:52 PM

can someone recommand a good hdr program/site for beginers?

john0213 · 06-30-2009, 01:11 PM

hdr program would be photomatix

for sites, just go on google and type hdr tutorial, it will bring up a wealth of information~

UdubBadger · 06-30-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

can someone recommand a good hdr program/site for beginers?

this is the one I've always referred back to.

http://www.stuckincustoms.com/hdr-tutorial/

ska325xi · 06-30-2009, 05:25 PM

thanks!!!

anthony @ eas · 07-03-2009, 01:58 PM

Those look great! It's refreshing to see a proper, tasteful use of HDR.

TurboFan · 07-04-2009, 11:10 PM

ha! I have that same model MDX, I'd take the bimmer anyday for a road trip. I used to live in Ohio - Columbus, then moved to Utah from Cincinnati. I don't ever want to go back - other than for a buckeye's game. Great pics, I've been to quite a few of those places.

Septro · 07-05-2009, 07:13 AM

Road trip for sure = bimmer, moving cross country with a baby and everything you own = SUV, lol

06-10-2009, 01:10 AM	#1
Septro Banned Drives: '08 e90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: C-Bus, OH Posts: 1,650 iTrader: (1)	My HDR PhotoJourney Across the U.S. So I just moved from the northwest to the midwest and along the way I was working on my phototaking skills for some of the backdrops and scenery of our vacation stops. So here are the shots.. most the vistas are HDR'd but there are some non-processed shots thrown in as well: Glacier National Park Yellowstone National Park Random Road Shots While I wish I could've made the trip in the 335, this was an SUV-only type trip tho. There were some stretches in Montana, with hardly a soul, I could've gotten top speed for sure. Weather was great all throughout and I'd definitely do something like this again but man my butt-cheeks hurt from all that driving..lol
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06-10-2009, 01:56 AM	#2
sandyeggo325i Captain Drives: BMW e90 \| 09 Accord V6 EXL Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 631 iTrader: (6)	wow dude....awesome pictures. the sun one is prob my favorite... __________________ SG e90 \| Black Dakota Leather \| ZPP \| ZSP \| 19" BBS LM Reps \| Steptronic iDrive \| Aluminum Trim \| Xenon \| CF Roundels \| 15% Tint

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06-10-2009, 04:40 AM	#4
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06-11-2009, 05:14 AM	#5
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06-11-2009, 08:09 AM	#6
Septro Banned Drives: '08 e90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: C-Bus, OH Posts: 1,650 iTrader: (1)	The landscapes and HDRs where taken with the Tokina 12-24/F4. All my regular shots where on the Nikon 18-200VR.

06-11-2009, 10:46 AM	#7
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darkphantom Banned Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers Posts: 5,955 iTrader: (4)	nice shots!

06-14-2009, 02:06 AM	#9
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06-14-2009, 01:38 PM	#10
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06-17-2009, 02:33 PM	#11
ohaywood Major Drives: 2007 JB/Saddle E92 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Malibu, CA Posts: 1,012 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Beautiful shots. Yellowstone looks amazing. __________________

06-17-2009, 05:33 PM	#12
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06-17-2009, 05:40 PM	#13
UdubBadger Banned Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 24,714 iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [4.75] 2011 135i [3.73] 2008 328xi [4.38]	I really like this one... what are you using for post processing? If you have photoshop CS4 (or maybe even 3) try upping the vibrance for a little more "kick", also using the shadow/highlight tool - highlights specifically - will help bring out more of the true colors in the shot and less "white" glare in the sky and water. Attached Images

06-28-2009, 07:52 PM	#16
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06-30-2009, 01:11 PM	#17
john0213 The Allergy Season Drives: E92 Blk Saph. 335xi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,009 iTrader: (1)	hdr program would be photomatix for sites, just go on google and type hdr tutorial, it will bring up a wealth of information~ __________________ 2008 - E92 Blk Sapphire / Coral Red 335xi (Delivered) Nav / Premium + Sound / Sport / CA / 6AT + Shift Pad 2003 - Silverstone / Burnt Orange Fairlady 350Z (Sold)

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07-03-2009, 01:58 PM	#20
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07-04-2009, 11:10 PM	#21
TurboFan Ski bum Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow Posts: 6,208 iTrader: (8)	ha! I have that same model MDX, I'd take the bimmer anyday for a road trip. I used to live in Ohio - Columbus, then moved to Utah from Cincinnati. I don't ever want to go back - other than for a buckeye's game. Great pics, I've been to quite a few of those places. __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended

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Septro Banned Drives: '08 e90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: C-Bus, OH Posts: 1,650 iTrader: (1)	Road trip for sure = bimmer, moving cross country with a baby and everything you own = SUV, lol

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