need ideas

[handmade34]

very rainy here for days... no sun, no sun/shade pretty landscapes... I am out of ideas for HDR... anyone have any ideas??? bought a gooseneck lamp at the local thrift shop yesterday to help with lighting

have taken to my sewing since my outhouse construction is on hold till it dries up outside... took a minute to photograph my sewing tools...


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[Solly Mack]

1. Nice shot! I think anything can be used.

Even a water spigot or some sort of an arrangement of objects.





Glass vases of varying colors/styles? Arrangements on a mantel? Table centerpieces? Things that are stacked/arranged from small to large?

[handmade34]

2. oh

I know that I can use anything; just hoping someone will suggest something that starts a spark... guess this rainy weather is getting to me... I was really hoping to photograph my new outhouse for the contest but it is not getting done.

your photos are great, BTW

[Solly Mack]

3. I was just thinking out loud more than anything.

about saying anything can be used. Sorry I wasn't more help.

That red chair you posted not too long ago? Is there a place in the kitchen or dining area to arrange it....sort of an inside landscape kind of thing?

ETA: You could use the photo in your OP? I was just thinking that could work.

[alfredo]

8. Urban alleys.

[handmade34]

9. I'm at least

60 miles from any urban alleys but good idea!

[alfredo]

13. Suburban alleys can be good too. front yards are fantasy

back yards are reality.

[handmade34]

15. best I can do for an alley

this morning... (poor processing-- but all I got)



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[alfredo]

16. Any old structure can be a good subject. Garages are

Treasure chests.


Convert your image to black and white, then play with contrast, light, and curves.

[RC]

4. Any of these help?

The Back Fence


View Outside the Bathroom Window


Stuff Hanging on the Walls


Fire Hydrants


People


Views Out Through the Window


Wide Angle Lenses


Nature


Birds


Adventure

[handmade34]

6. so jealous...

you got a pileated woodpecker I see them once in awhile but know I could never have camera in hand when I do

ah, they help, thanks

[NV Whino]

5. Go for depth of field rather than exposure

Stack three or more shots with everything in focus from very close to infinity. Rain or overcast won't affect that approach, and in fact, will make it even easier.

[handmade34]

7. the 3 shots

of the sewing machine were all high aperture (HDR)... I guess I am assuming that HDR is only good with lots of light/shadow

[NV Whino]

14. I like that shot a lot

But it's still a pretty shallow depth of field.

[handmade34]

10. you guys are good

I'm starting to see it


my bookshelf

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my spring

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[rdking647]

11. any old buildings in the area

i find old buildings,done in HDR and then converted to B&W to be great images
for instance heres one i did a couple of years ago
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[handmade34]

12. nice shot

I could live there (standing joke for me)...

I am committed to not going out (price of gas and all) and I had wanted to finish my outhouse and get my shot there... other than that, the only old buildings are my house and garage


from a few months ago... actually I might go back up on my roof and try this one green

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