Am I missing something??
Jun 24, 2013 11:13:39 #
HDR, High Dynamic Range was designed for those shots that exceeded the limitations of the sensor in a single photo. I see a lot of shots taken on an overcast day that are no where near a high dynamic range but are within a standard dynamic range. If your exposure is spot on then what does the HDR process give you. It seems to me it en tales a lot of extra steps that are redundant. Now when you try and photograph a high contrast scene at mid day then I do understand the process. I've tried using HDR on shots that do not have a high dynamic range and find that the single shot properly done is more appealing than one being doctored for the doctors sake.
Don't get me wrong, I do love the HDR process just curious about non hdr shots being run through the hdr process. Please help me understand, thanks.
Don't get me wrong, I do love the HDR process just curious about non hdr shots being run through the hdr process. Please help me understand, thanks.
Jun 24, 2013 21:47:32 #
big-guy wrote:
HDR, High Dynamic Range was designed for those sho... (show quote)
I agree. For me the value of HDR is in expanding the dynamic range-- I see a number of examples of "misapplication" of HDR.
Jun 25, 2013 08:19:59 #
When it's done correctly, it's good. Otherwise managed by a person's taste.
Jun 25, 2013 12:00:26 #
Jun 25, 2013 12:02:04 #
big-guy wrote:
HDR, High Dynamic Range was designed for those sho... (show quote)
My thoughts entirely - sorry, first post misplaced.
Jun 25, 2013 16:04:40 #
Possibly it's just an enthusiast's misinterpretation of the physics and mechanics of HDR. There may be an expectation of an increase in punch and vibrancy if they use the HDR treatment. Or quite possibly, they feel or think that using HDR provides the results that they see in their mind's eye. Who am I to judge?
Jun 25, 2013 22:03:15 #
big-guy wrote:
HDR, High Dynamic Range was designed for those sho... (show quote)
HDR is just another tool at your disposal. It's an individual interpretation and there are no laws as to when or where to use it. It has now gone way beyond its original intent as all tools will be used by creatives when ever they feel the need. Weather we like it or not is irrelevant. Remember there is nothing "real" about any photograph.
Jun 27, 2013 23:52:26 #
Jambulee wrote:
HDR is just another tool at your disposal. It's an individual interpretation and there are no laws as to when or where to use it. It has now gone way beyond its original intent as all tools will be used by creatives when ever they feel the need. Weather we like it or not is irrelevant. Remember there is nothing "real" about any photograph.
very well put! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jun 28, 2013 11:16:39 #
wrr wrote:
very well put! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks WRR
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