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Recent HDR Blended Images

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Real Estate Agent with SurfTheTurf.com, Inc.

Here are some examples of two photos that we created for a recent listing.  The home had a lot of glass, so creating effective marketing images was important to really show off the home.  The first photo in each series shows the exposed image using flashes to properly expose the interior.  The second photo shows an HDR-processed image.  In the first series, this was a non photo, and in the second one, it was a flash photo (you can see the flare in the window which I had to remove).  Notice how grey the walls are in the HDR images; this is a big reason why I like to create blended images.  The third photo is the final, blended image used for marketing.

Camera: Canon 5D, Mark II, Image format: Raw

Lens: Canon Tilt/Shift; for #1, the 17mm version, for #2, the 24mm version

HDR Processing: Photomatix (most recent version); Image work: Photoshop

Final Image Size (after shifted images blended together): 40 megapixels

Feel free to ask any questions.

Margaret Hokkanen, Encinitas Real Estate

Living Room

Living 2

Final Image Living

Dining 1

Dining2

Dining 3

 

Comments (4)

Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Margaret,  Using the HDR processing really allows the windows to contribute to the overall image.  Well done !

Apr 21, 2010 03:52 AM
Tamra Lee Ulmer
Arizona Resource Realty - Payson, AZ
NRBA ~FORCE~ Over 1000 REO Assets SOLD!

The difference between the pictures is astounding. It definitely creates a more alluring image when using the HDR processing! Beautiful photos.

Apr 21, 2010 03:59 AM
Michelle Minch
Moving Mountains Design Home Staging, Pasadena, CA - Los Angeles, CA
Home Staging Los Angeles and Orange County, CA

I love when you show off your HDR blended images. I guess I'll have to break down and learn a new skill:o)

Apr 21, 2010 04:03 AM
David Jirasek
Jirasek Realty, LLC - Temple, TX
ALC, CCIM

Great pictures. With today's hardware and software technology improving, I need to learn to change with it. Thanks for sharing!

Jan 25, 2011 12:08 AM