Beautiful NOISE

Picture by Randall.Lohr


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  • June 30, 2012
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • 75-300 canon
  • Shooting Style Tripod
  • Shoots Number Multiple Exposure
  • Exposures Number -2,0, +2
  • Editing Software Photomatix Pro
  • File Format RAW
  • Notes
Noise farm Nature

22 Comments

30 Jun 04:29
Randall.Lohr

zoom on in... check out all of the noise in this pic. It's completely un noticeable until you magnify the picture. My point is that noise, or what is called noise can add definition and texture to a shot in ways that may not be conventional, but can also be acceptable if you are open to unique processing styles. I use this often by over sharpening an image, and a few POD's have miraculously made it through. I only want to expand our definition of what HDR can include on this great site, and allow for expression beyond technical perfection to include variations and themes that add an artistic touch that does not fit into the more narrow definition of what we see as excellent HDR. The votes don't really matter, but we'll get an idea as to where our preferences lie. Thanks EVERYONE no matter the vote for your valued opinion! -Randy.

30 Jun 04:43
flipd1

I came, I zoomed, I loved. I totally get it.

30 Jun 05:19
adrianay

I agree with the above and the photo is beautiful!

30 Jun 05:26
miltonv

:D

30 Jun 06:55
arthakker

totally agree

30 Jun 06:57
bessi7

10

30 Jun 08:13
sherz

Quite an interesting look to the processing. Nice shot.

30 Jun 09:28
inkslinger

I agree with your theory Randall but not to my taste. Superb image though....

30 Jun 12:02
dirk

Hmm... I also think not every picture has to be pin sharp and technical clear in every direction. The looking eyes has to be pleased. For this shoot it is not the best solution but this is my own taste. Think it works wonderful on your last car shoots.

30 Jun 13:26
pandarino

very artistic, seems like an impressionist painting .. I see very artistic, but away from the classic hdr

30 Jun 13:29
rcuello

I always large at the maximum your photos, because I like seeing that texture use in each. If the photo is going to be for A giant poster, as provable it is bad but to see on the screen of a PC, contributes to the aesthetics. As in this case.

30 Jun 14:31
johnt

First.. excellent subject and comp. I've been thinking about this all morning and won't vote on the intentional noise. At this point I think maybe it's ok on some shots but.. having been outside in nature all my life it appears un-natural to me on the tre

30 Jun 14:33
johnt

tree's and grasses and not what my eye would expect. I will give it more thought as you post these shots with intentional noise. When I first tried coffee or malt beverages I did not like them. But.. I grew into the taste over time. Maybe that will happe

30 Jun 15:57
arnie58

Like

30 Jun 15:57
arnie58

Like

30 Jun 18:12
anonymous

scaricata รจ il massimo!

30 Jun 19:06
karl_oparka

Sorry Randall, not so keen on this. I like the image but it would have been just as nice without the noise. For me there is no room for noise in photography, HDR or otherwise (although we all tolerate it to some degree). My personal view...

30 Jun 19:12
Randall.Lohr

@karl no problem, I'm just testing the waters and seeing where everybody stands if they have an opinion one way or another. This is intentionally harsh in the process to push the limit.

30 Jun 20:07
digicam

I for one am quite shocked at the fact that so many members gave 9 and 10's on this image. Is there NO Standard for which an HDR is judged anymore. Does this mean from this day forward the MORE NOISE THE BETTER?

30 Jun 20:09
digicam

IMHO, There is NO SUCH THING AS BEAUTIFUL NOISE IN HDR. Thanks John for having some Thought on this matter before voting.

30 Jun 20:29
Randall.Lohr

Thanks Ed.. I somehow knew you would have a strong opinion on the matter! In my mind, It's just another tool in the box of processing possibilities that gives another perspective on what something can be, another way of looking at a subject.

30 Jun 20:31
Randall.Lohr

Just like photomatix gives many presets, like the grunge look, the ability to oversaturate, or undersaturate, sharpening is just another option. Used well it enhances used poorly, it stinks.

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