If you are interested in Exposure Blending landscapes and can't quite work out what to do then have a look at this article I have published. I received a few PMs and emails from people on forums regarding the technique I used when browsing the 14-24 write up I did last week.
I thought it might be appropriate to readers on this forum in particular so I have published it again, similar to one I may have sent you individually about a year ago, but with more pictures. You can also download some test shots and do your own blend...
Let me know if you have enjoyed the article or found it useful. I really appreciate it.
David Clapp
Posted by Rob Howard on December 4, 2008 at 5:25 AM
Hi David,
Here's my effort, not quite 5 mins nearer 30mins! but first time ever doing this. I don't think the sky is dark enough, still looks a little blown, but after 2 or 3 passes with the brush, set to 30% I did'nt notice it getting any darker? Did alot of passes in total but stayed looking the same, tried putting the brush upto 40% but did'nt want to stray to far from your instructions, otherwise I would confuse myself!!!!
Could probably do with some more little tweaks, but it got me going in the right direction, so thankyou!!
Excellent tutorial! This is something that has baffled me for ages and now has become a lot clearer, so thanks for taking the time to do this and sharing it with us.
Regards
Rob
Posted by Daniel Read on December 4, 2008 at 7:52 AM
Hi David,
Thanks for the tutorial, you've managed to explain it very clearly. If I can get some of my images looking even half as good as yours I'll be happy!
Posted by David Clapp on December 4, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Well done for having a go and posting the results.
Rob, the sky should be brought down even more than this, its still too light and can be worked in even more. Phil there is something happening with the saturation on the water and shadow details in the foreground rocks. Also, you need to blend in the left had pool as its way brighter than the main pool. Have another go... it takes practice.
Posted by Ian Haskell on December 4, 2008 at 5:37 PM
David, nice tutorial on blending of images, keep up the good work.
Posted by Rudy Ruberti on December 4, 2008 at 9:08 PM
David,
Thanks for sharing this. I was neglecting the importance of the histogram while "collecting data" and now have a better understanding of its application. I've been blending exposures by dragging the darker photo over the lighter photo, adding a layer mask to the upper (darker) photo, filling the mask with black, and painting over with white to reveal the areas I want. Is there an advantage to either method?
Thanks,
Rudy Ruberti
Simi Valley, CA
Posted by eric weight on December 5, 2008 at 1:14 AM
A timely posting. An excellent tutorial, thanks for being so free with your knowledge. I am embarrassed to admit that this was the first time I have looked at your website and it has some tremendous images on it. It makes me want to duck off work and photograph everything. Eric
Posted by Elliott Neep on December 5, 2008 at 3:33 AM
Discussion
8 repliesIf you are interested in Exposure Blending landscapes and can't quite work out what to do then have a look at this article I have published. I received a few PMs and emails from people on forums regarding the technique I used when browsing the 14-24 write up I did last week.
I thought it might be appropriate to readers on this forum in particular so I have published it again, similar to one I may have sent you individually about a year ago, but with more pictures. You can also download some test shots and do your own blend...
Let me know if you have enjoyed the article or found it useful. I really appreciate it.
David Clapp
Here's my effort, not quite 5 mins nearer 30mins! but first time ever doing this. I don't think the sky is dark enough, still looks a little blown, but after 2 or 3 passes with the brush, set to 30% I did'nt notice it getting any darker? Did alot of passes in total but stayed looking the same, tried putting the brush upto 40% but did'nt want to stray to far from your instructions, otherwise I would confuse myself!!!!
Could probably do with some more little tweaks, but it got me going in the right direction, so thankyou!!
Excellent tutorial! This is something that has baffled me for ages and now has become a lot clearer, so thanks for taking the time to do this and sharing it with us.
Regards
Rob
Thanks for the tutorial, you've managed to explain it very clearly. If I can get some of my images looking even half as good as yours I'll be happy!
Cheers,
Dan.
Phil.
Rob, the sky should be brought down even more than this, its still too light and can be worked in even more. Phil there is something happening with the saturation on the water and shadow details in the foreground rocks. Also, you need to blend in the left had pool as its way brighter than the main pool. Have another go... it takes practice.
Thanks for sharing this. I was neglecting the importance of the histogram while "collecting data" and now have a better understanding of its application. I've been blending exposures by dragging the darker photo over the lighter photo, adding a layer mask to the upper (darker) photo, filling the mask with black, and painting over with white to reveal the areas I want. Is there an advantage to either method?
Thanks,
Rudy Ruberti
Simi Valley, CA