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Killorglin, Co. Kerry – HDR
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HDR taken from the bridge in Killorglin by Angela Stack Photography, on Flickr
Taken during Puck Fair recently with three different exposures.
All CC Welcome.
Hi Angela.
Nice place – and a nice scene. I passed through it a few weeks ago.
I think the composition would have been stronger if you had not had the railway bridge in the dead centre. I would have it left of the frame – and cutting out the house on the far left.
It might have been better also to get down to the water’s edge – and try include some ‘foreground’ – like marsh reeds, water lilies, flowers, a boat perhaps? Not also possible I know – and not always present either.
It may sound boring to stick with the most common rules of good photographic composition ( rule of thirds, foreground interest, leading lines etc) – but its best stick to them for most occasions….until you are a master at them – then you can break the rules. If you’re not familiar with them – Google it.
As for the post processing – in a word – Dreadful.
Subtle HDR can be nice – when the subject matter is right.
Here you have unnatural colours and some ‘odd’ Halos going on in spots.
HDR also lends itself to a ‘lack’ of contrast – as your pulling back the highlights – and bringing out the shadows – leading to a flat image.Not too long ago I was only submitting HDR here – thinking I could compensate for lack of good light and composition for some smart processing.
It doesn’t work.
While I still do ‘bracket’ my shots with filters – I much prefer now to blend the images using layer masks. You will move to this step next and never look back.
Hope I haven’t spoilt your day.
bren
Cheers for the reply and comments Brendan.
Unfortunately, I the areas below the bridge were closed off to pedestrians during Puck.
The pic was recently sold to two couples from the Killorglin area, they spotted it on my website.
Daisybell (Ang)
I have to say I agree with Brendan , the HDR processing has ruined what could have been a nice shot.
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