Multiple exposure and sharp focus across entire image

Hi All!

 

I am a beginner so I apologize if I am posting the thread in wrong group, I was looking for the right department and digital darkroom seems the right one.

 

I am sure that many of you already seen stunning images on popular photography networks where entire image is perfectly lit from foreground to background, every segment on the image is perfectly sharp and in focus and the photo overall looks like imaginary from Tolkien's stories.

 

I am attaching the image here - the photo is not mine, I am showing it here just for the purpose of learning and finding out the methods of achieving same or similar results.

 

https://d1ro734fq21xhf.cloudfront.net/attachments/2018/12/1538395_d91d7f131366a02e02ca6fd1b9cd7a99.jpg

 

I think that there are several images blended into one. Sharp focus close, sharp focus middle and sharp focus on background. Same with exposure. Then there is some work in digital processing like luminosity masks. Or is this some new and improved HDR?

 

I agree with some who say that digital overkill is not really nice, it's just technical possibility to push the limits to the extreme and in many cases it looks artificial. However, I would like to learn the process.

 

I would really like to find out the method and start playing with it. If you could recommend some tutorial or appoint me to right department in this forum, I would be really grateful!

 

Many thanks! :)

Edited December 4, 2018 by Sandy Vongries

the photo is not mine

This is strictly prohobited here (only link).

 

think that there are several images blended into one. Sharp focus close, sharp focus middle and sharp focus on background. Same with exposure. Then there is some work in digital processing like luminosity masks. Or is this some new and improved HDR?

No, I guess, wide angle lens stopped down to f16 (see sunstars) and all. The trunks are somewhat lightened in PP.. A good DR but not HDR. A good photo but no tricks there as I can see. The photographer was lucky with lighting.

This is strictly prohobited here (only link).

 

 

No, I guess, wide angle lens stopped down to f16 (see sunstars) and all. The trunks are somewhat lightened in PP.. A good DR but not HDR. A good photo but no tricks there as I can see. The photographer was lucky with lighting.

 

OK, I will delete the photo immediately. Thanks for answering my question and clearing my doubts regarding how photograph was taken. Already enough for me. Many thanks Ruslan!

I can't find the image, but have some general remarks.

 

There are two techniques used for landscapes and other relatively stationary subjects, Focus Stacking, and Tone Mapping. These are the products I use. Focus stacking is implemented in some cameras (e.g., Nikon D850), which use the AF capabilities in the lens. For general use, you need a focusing rail, which is more precise than adjusting the lens itself. For landscapes, I might focus at infinity, a key item in the mid-ground, and something in the foreground (to frame the subject).

 

Aurora HD will automatically mask and adjust exposure, color and contrast in an image. You can start with a set of bracketed exposures, or from a single image. The effect is far superior to using a split-grad filter, and less cumbersome in the field

 

Vignetting is common to all lenses to some degree. It can be compensated in software, including Adobe Lightroom. Corner to corner sharpness depends a lot on the choice of lens for the job. Some are much better than others, and priced accordingly.

 

Focus Stacking: Helicon Focus - Helicon Soft

 

HDR and Tone Mapping: HDR Software - Best HDR Photo Editor for Mac & PC | Aurora HDR 2019

Something strange happened - when I replaced the photo with a link earlier, I tested the link and it worked. The OP is encouraged to post a new link to the image. Sorry for the inconvenience!

 

Edit - Four hours and a bit later - the link works again :confused:

Edited December 4, 2018 by Sandy Vongries

Something strange happened - when I replaced the photo with a link earlier, I tested the link and it worked. The OP is encouraged to post a new link to the image. Sorry for the inconvenience!

 

Edit - Four hours and a bit later - the link works again :confused:

 

Sandy, when I clicked on the link, I got nothing but code. Also, I tried copying and pasting the url Luka provided and that went nowhere, other than a nastygram from Safari.

Yup, right now, it doesn't work - again! It did a little after 4:00 p.m. yesterday. Don't know what to tell you - the OP will need to post the link again.

Luka, I use Helicon Focus mainly for close up photography but this program is easy to use for landscape work. It allows you to use the sweet spot apertures f5.6 to f8 rather than stopping down. For close ups a rail can be useful but you can get away with manual focusing. For macro work you actually need more frames than for landscapes. It's a worthwhile investment especially for close up work. You will need a good tripod. Good hunting.