Pics Skytop Lodge In Hdr (high Dynamic Range) - Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Pocono area - Page 2 - City-Data Forum

Retired Law 08 · 03-25-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mathjak107

each picture consists of 3 shots. one exposure in the middle, one 2 stops up and one 2 stops down. the 3 pictures are then digitally re-tone mapped utilizing the best exposures of each picture and combined into 1 image.

the end result is a very wide dynamic range, far wider than any camera can capture. the end result is colors and vividness that you only get at that magic hour usually before sunset or sunrise

O.K, I did notice something different,some of the pictures were like paintings.

nkotb · 03-25-2008, 06:51 PM

On the same road as Skytop, is 'The Pump House' restaurant. I believe its still there, a
wonderful stop. Now I'm going back many years. An old house turned into a restaurant,
used to be very upscale. I spent many New Years Eves there, great place !!!

mathjak107 · 03-26-2008, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by coartist88

O.K, I did notice something different,some of the pictures were like paintings.

the software lets you control how much of that surreal effect you want. since we are new to using it PUMP IT UP, PUMP IT UP ,PUMP IT UP. lol

if you want to try it your camera needs an auto-bracketing setting and you can get a free trial on the software here.

HDR photo software & plugin - Tone Mapping, Exposure Blending & HDR Imaging for photography

The Commish · 03-26-2008, 08:22 AM

Those HDR photos aren't particularly good.

Check out the flickr hdr group (http://www.flickr.com/groups/hdr/pool/ - broken link) for some really outstanding examples.

mathjak107 · 03-26-2008, 02:15 PM

like i said we are still very new at this. these are pretty much right out of the box and un-edited . once you run them thru photoship they are really amazing

rwdickey · 05-12-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ScranBarre

Thank you for these truly incredible photos. I was previously unfamiliar with Skytop Lodge, but it looks like it might be an excellent place for a romantic weekend getaway right in our own backyard.

You did an outstanding job! How did you enjoy your stay at the lodge?

I live a part of the year at Skytop. My wife and I have been coming to Skytop since we were married in 1970. Five years ago we bought a home at Skytop (18357 zip code). Check out my photos of Skytop at Pocono Photos. If you have any questions about Skytop Lodge I can certainly answer them.