big-guy
Loc: Peterborough Ontario Canada
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.
big-guy wrote:
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.
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I agree. For me the value of HDR is in expanding the dynamic range-- I see a number of examples of "misapplication" of HDR.
Wickspics
Loc: Detroits Northwest Side. Cody High School.
When it's done correctly, it's good. Otherwise managed by a person's taste.
big-guy wrote:
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.
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My thoughts entirely - sorry, first post misplaced.
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?
Jambulee
Loc: San Antonio del Mar,Tijuana,Mex
big-guy wrote:
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.
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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.
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:
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