Brazos Bend State Park - Page 3 - Nature Aquarium Society of Houston (NASH)

Paul Higashikawa · 06-13-2009, 10:17 PM

Yes, sirree, Mr.Bush, 'tis HDR and you can see a slight halo around the trees in the background

I was surprised how fast it took me to process this one; not a perfect HDR but it gives people an idea what we saw

TNguyen · 06-14-2009, 09:35 AM

Let's go again soon. My nikon TC should be in by then.

Nice pics guys.

Bunbuku · 06-14-2009, 05:03 PM

Being a non-photo nut had to google what HDR was. Interesting - too bad I have to buy and extra plug-in to make it work with Aperture.

I wonder if some of the unbelievable beautiful aquascapes photos you see are processed in similar manner to capture the entire dynamic range. Doesn't Amano use professional film rather than digital pics (all those photo expeditions has him using an antique looking camera)?

HoustonFishFanatic · 06-14-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunbuku

Being a non-photo nut had to google what HDR was. Interesting - too bad I have to buy and extra plug-in to make it work with Aperture.

I wonder if some of the unbelievable beautiful aquascapes photos you see are processed in similar manner to capture the entire dynamic range. Doesn't Amano use professional film rather than digital pics (all those photo expeditions has him using an antique looking camera)?

Have you checked this out?

Paul Higashikawa · 06-14-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunbuku

Being a non-photo nut had to google what HDR was. Interesting - too bad I have to buy and extra plug-in to make it work with Aperture.

I wonder if some of the unbelievable beautiful aquascapes photos you see are processed in similar manner to capture the entire dynamic range. Doesn't Amano use professional film rather than digital pics (all those photo expeditions has him using an antique looking camera)?

Phil, HDR is indeed an interesting(and exciting) field. It is even possible and sometimes preferred to use point-and-shoot cameras and take the images in JPEG. You just vary the exposure compensation and remember to use tripod. It does take some getting used to but the results can be fun and rewarding.

Bunbuku · 06-14-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HoustonFishFanatic

Have you checked this out?

"He captures minute details of nature found at site on extra large size films (up to 8x20 inches)." So he's is still analog.

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Originally Posted by Paul Higashikawa

Phil, HDR is indeed an interesting(and exciting) field. It is even possible and sometimes preferred to use point-and-shoot cameras and take the images in JPEG. You just vary the exposure compensation and remember to use tripod. It does take some getting used to but the results can be fun and rewarding.

This is just what I have! I'll have to try it. The those plants will have to stop moving around!

TNguyen · 06-16-2009, 04:47 PM

You guys have way too many gears!

HoustonFishFanatic · 06-18-2009, 09:12 PM

Here are a few more pictures from our trip to Brazos Bend.

Bunbuku · 06-19-2009, 05:40 PM

Awesome pics! how close did you get to that gator?

HoustonFishFanatic · 06-19-2009, 06:03 PM

Thanks. I was about a couple of feet from the gator on the boardwalk .