Well, old for me, at any rate. Back in December I picked up a couple bunches of cut flowers at a supermarket, grabbed a pole lamp, a black sheet, and spritzed them with a spray bottle (this is me being thankful for multiple white balance settings). I ended up taking one of my favorite shots, and I consider it one of my best so far.
Recently I decided to try using some exposure blending on “Full Glory”. I’ve been using exposure blending quite a bit in recent shots (the last two wooded path posts, for example), as I feel it gives me a richer, more detailed image. Below I’ve posted the single exposure first edit of “Full Glory”, and after it the three exposure remix. Have a great Tuesday!
Old, single exposure “Full Glory”:
New, three exposure edit:
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You did an excellent job with the exposure blending Eden. Well done. I do love this one.
Thanks so much, Edith
Beautiful, Eden! Not being a photographer, there seems like so much to do! Congratulations as you keep going and learning in this area!
Thank you, Debbie!
Outstanding color and detail, Eden. Very nice!
Thanks, Jimi!
Very nice redo Eden. I like the slightly lighter detail in the shadow area on the 3 exposure remix.
Thank you, Mark! I thought that cleaned up the image a bit
Really nice job with the blending Eden. The flower really pops with it.
Thank you, Len!
It does enhance the detail a lot, and makes the color moire beautiful.
Very elegant shot, Eden!
Thank you, Pablo!
They are both great! Good job on the blending. The results on the blended shot when magnified are obvious and likely most noticeable on print. Well done!
Thank you, Darcy!
That’s such a close call trying to separate those two. I like the vibrancy in the first – more assertive in a way. But there is a broader range of subtle tones in the second. But on balance I prefer the first – I just love bright colours!
Thanks for the comment!
Very nice Eden! The blended image definitely has more depth of texture. I like the slight decrease in vibrancy, it makes the image a little more subtle.
Thank you, Curt! When I went back and looked at my first try at the shot, I thought it might have been a little too vibrant. I didn’t want the color to be too harsh. Thanks again!
What a gorgeous image here, Eden, top drawer my friend!
Thanks so much, Toad
Forget shaken or stirred!
Beautifully blended, Eden!
lol Thanks, spilledinkguy!
Wonderful shot. Great work on the reprocessing too. The increased contrast makes all the difference.
Thank you, James!
Gorgeous work, Eden, the tiny drops of water are beautiful.
Thank you, Anne
Love your blog…Lovely photos…Just followed!
Thank you so much Jenny, and thanks for stopping by!
Your welcome and have a happy weekend!
What beautiful detail and colouring….
Thank you, Nigel!
yep, i agree with everyone, these are great!
Thank you, Jai, and thanks for stopping by!
Great shot Eden, love the colours. Gotta try the exposure blending myself, been meaning to for ages, great job.
Thank you, Andrea! Exposure blending is fun to play around with
Your welcome.
Yeah I think it would be fun, good to have a play with new things.