St. Mary's Convent and Cathedral

[casil403]

I really liked being there...it was quite calm and serene.

[Mad Aussie]

Ooooh ... look who's learning HDR!! Not bad Casil

[casil403]

Thanks MA

[kat]

Ohhh! I love religious photos! Just wondering Casil if you are using Manual when your getting your photos?

[casil403]

Yes I most always use manual....should I be using something else? On Photomatrix it suggests using aperture priority for HDR.

[kat]

No. It just seems to me that the focus is a bit off. Do you use autofocus? I've learnt to turn it on to manual so that it's the same focus every shot. That or a slight movement in your tripod. I do that alll the time! I don't have autobracketing so I have to manual change my exposure every shot.

I use manual for my HDR as well but that is only recently. I used to use Aperture but then realized that I couldn't control my shutter speed for some shots (evening/water shots).

Either way, you are doing awesome for first HDR's! It's a technique on it's own and to this day there are times I could chuck photomatrix out!!

[casil403]

I know what it is...I hand held the camera and didn't use a tripod. Possibly some shaky hands!
I have auto bracketing so I use that.
I am just heading back there right now and taking the tripod this time.
I'll post again when I get back.

[kat]

Ohh..I am excited! Look forward to seeing it!!!

My lord, you guys must think I'm uneducated..lol. I have to stop for a second and then type!

[casil403]

Is this any better?
OMG...this is very addictive to play with!

[kat]

Yes, I can notice a difference. I would always use a tripod if you can. It's huge!

It is very addictive!! Have fun!!