Plantsoma Posted September 3, 2008 Trichocereus pachanoi. My first attempt at a HDR composite photo. For photography buffs: I used my mobile photo LED torch to highlight around the cacti as i took 15 varying exposure pics 4-20sec exposure. Photoshop is fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coschi Posted September 3, 2008 Looking good man! Personally I'd like to see a little more of the cactus, i'd like to see it blackening right as the branches are about to meet I saw your mushroom pic, bullshit man, no way you did that, nah, couldn't have been! Seriously, that stuff looks kick ass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cannaboiler Posted September 3, 2008 I'm an ex shutter bug , weddings & stuff(medium format stuff for a while, in the past) Nice image for my tastes, funny ive allway's been a "Fan" of the female Mary Jane, ive raised her several times(will again), im keen to germinate my williamsii seed's & im ordering 2 more tricho's tomoz for a first step while waiting the wait, But i am definately seeing the beautty in cacti particularly the lophophora family, personally id like to put sand and gravel down all round the house and surround it with mescaline cactus and DMT bearing plants, Even though i rent long term i'm planning some serious tree infestation here( alot of acacia's whian whian/complanatamimos), i so dont like 'Having" to use the lawnmower, those days are numbered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yawning Man Posted September 3, 2008 Personally I'd like to see a little more of the cactus Agreed, it looks like an amazing and healthy specimen. Otherwise that photo and the effect are totally awesome. cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted September 3, 2008 cannaboiler are they all your lophs? nice work if so! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teotzlcoatl Posted September 3, 2008 (edited) Cannaboiler start ya an introduction thread, we'd all love to here about this, but tell us the whole story in the proper place. Go to the "Chill Space" and start a thread, if you need help PM me or one of the other frequent members. That is a very artistic photo PlantSoma, I'm pretty sure it's not really meant to show the cacti as much as it is to be inspiring. Looks very nice! Could you link me to the pic of the mushroom? I haven't seen it yet! Edited September 4, 2008 by Teotz' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MORG Posted September 4, 2008 So you use CS3? Unfortunately I have no HDR software, I'm very keen to give it a go. A great result there. I love the way they emerge from the dark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plantsoma Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) EDIT: double post. i shouldnt use the back button Edited September 4, 2008 by Plantsoma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plantsoma Posted September 4, 2008 Thanks all for the positive input. As it was my first attempt at HDR, i can see 100 things i would improve next time, but i was happy for a first attempt. For Teotz: here is the link to the mushroom thread with my Coprinus picaceus photo. http://www.shaman-australis.com/forum/inde...mp;#entry186124 Cheers all! I encourage more members to post plant and cacti porn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark80 Posted September 4, 2008 Cannaboiler stary ya an introduction thread, we'd all love to here about this, but tell us the whole story in the proper place.Go to the "Chill Space" and start a thread, if you need help PM me or one of the other frequent members. teotz for moderator! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellonasty Posted September 4, 2008 Great shot mate. I have read about HDR but never had a go. Makes me want to try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hebrew Posted September 4, 2008 the gimp i free and can do hdr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cannaboiler Posted September 4, 2008 Sorry to give the wrong impression guy's, there not my Loph's "YEt" lol, but i'm starting to germinate this week so wish me luck, I ordered more today ,A few from the Trichosereus mob Bridgesii included, some live plants, as it turns out a great time of the year to be starting(Ive waited long enough) even if my old man thing takes another 20 years to come to fruition then thats ok, i have been wanting this journey for more than 15 years so here we go. I hope to be showing off some Porn in the near future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellonasty Posted September 4, 2008 Ok so I couldn't help myself. Link to my HDR ay Aus Cacti Forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bit Posted September 5, 2008 Nice pic, but it's not actually HDR (high dynamic range). There's actually bugger all range in that photo. If your camera can take 'raw' images it's easier to just take one pic and expose it differently when you develop it, then merge. Photomatrix is about the best app for HDR. Good photo all the same I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellonasty Posted September 7, 2008 Hey bit, I used photomatrix for mine, and I think it worked out pretty well. As you said Plantsomas photos is good i like it. Plus he's a top bloke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
