

I wanted to see what kid of effect the long exposure would have on the seen. I also took this opportunity to test out a cheap 10-stop ND filter that I picked up off of Amazon. However, after playing around with Aurora HDR 2019, it got me right back into the game. I have gotten out of HDR as I found different ways to edit and achieve the results that I am looking for. I chose to try and see what I could do with the power of Aurora HDR 2019. The saturation that is normally synonymous with HDR photos also works well in areas like this. HDR works great in conditions like this as you can bring back some of the details in the shadow areas and keep the highlights in check. However, with new programs like Skylum’s Aurora HDR 2019, you can actually achieve great results without sacrificing your eyes in the process. This style of photography has a reputation of being eye-bleedingly bad. Think of these shots are your “first drafts” and then after, you can refine and revise your idea and move on to more creative shots. I am not doing anything too creative here, just making sure that I have the area covered. These shots give a while perspective on the area and what I am looking at. They get you into the “photography mode” and not thinking about anything else. Shots like these really are best to start off with as they get your head in the game. The wide shots showing the morning light and the falling leaves. I first went for the obvious “safe shots” which are the ones that people expect from a location like this. As I looked around, I saw so many possibilities with just one small area. I wanted to make the most of the location as I felt that it was perfect. This was probably the most beautiful spot for fall leaves in the area. This past fall, I found myself in this beautiful river valley just North of Ulsan, South Korea.
