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I have been doing HDR imagery for quite some time now. I always say I quit and I am going to stop but… so far I can’t. My main camera is a big ol’ mean Nikon D700. I lug it around with a series of lenses that fit what I may be shooting, in most cases I have been shooting with the Nikon 16-35mm recently.

I just thought what could I do to an iPhone photo? I grabbed one from my iPhoto library from the same trip.

(Original Image)

I didn’t keep in mind that I was editing an iPhone image when I was editing with the HDR Efex Pro. I just did whatever effects I would to my Nikon RAW images. Keep in mind that this is one very small sensor vs my 35mm full frame sensor. Not only are we comparing sensor size and difference in dynamic range we are also comparing a camera which I cannot bracket 5, 7 or 9 exposures, I can only do 1!

I cranked the “structure” and contrast in the image. I also applied a control point near the furthest arch and cranked up exposure over 1ev. Something this accessible was nonexistent when I started shooting, you had to own a DSLR, which was hardly better five and a half years ago.

(Image After Nik HDR Efex Pro)

Because of the lack of dynamic range and image information the image left quite a bit of visible noise. Even in the small image on the blog the noise is very evident in the skyline. I just ran it through the automatic Nik Define noise removal and it seemed to do a great job.

(Image After Nik Define)

I am flicking between this image on my iPhone and others taken with my D700 and I cannot tell a difference.

I hope this has inspired you to take some image regardless of what money you have or skill set you have.

We are who we choose to be.

We all have an individual sound.

Beats and breaks, all tracked by the decisions we make.

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This is Why I Shoot, seems simple enough but there are so so many reasons why I do what I do. I put myself by the elements to capture images to show the world. From the desert to glaciers I have been in all climates and love it.

San Fran was clear everywhere except the bridge like it was trying to hide under its cloudy cloak. Beams and cables showed themselves beneath the marine layer so I focused around them. Bikers and runners shook their heads at my tshirt and shorts as they seemed to try to escape the chill. I set up my tripod and started smiling. I had no idea why I was smiling and it surely was not because of the 40F degree cold wind or the cars zooming past at 60 mph a foot away from me. I must have been thinking this is why I shoot. I shoot in these strange conditions, typically alone for the hope of getting one amazing capture. Towards the end I couldnt move my hands, I decided it was time to start the walk back to the car.

All in all I do this for you. Yes I love capturing image but more so do I love to share my adventures with you. I hope you enjoy these.

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