Post Your High Dynamic Range Photos Here (HDR)

[TedG954]

ILCE-7M2    E 20mm F2    20mm    f/11.0    1/125s    ISO 100

 

[TedG954]

ILCE-7M2    E 20mm F2    20mm    f/11.0    1/160s    ISO 100

 

[WestOkid]

I know HDR is sometimes like a curse word, but I always feel that if used simply to increase dynamic range, it's just another tool at the photographers disposal. These are actually really nice Ted.

 

[chalkdust]

The amazing dynamic range of the human visual system is a basic challenge for us photographers who are trying to communicate what we see. I applaud the judicious use of HDR and any other tool that enables us to meet that challenge. I agree with Gary: good job Ted!

 

[TedG954]

I'm hoping to see other's examples.

 

[TedG954]

I know HDR is sometimes like a curse word, but I always feel that if used simply to increase dynamic range, it's just another tool at the photographers disposal. These are actually really nice Ted.

I believe just about everyone that discovers HDR tends to over do it at first. It's the wonderment of the colors and entirely different look. With time, we all calm down and begin to use HDR more judicially. As you said, it's just a tool, and the user has the freedom to use it to their personal tastes.

ILCE-7M2    E 20mm F2    20mm    f/2.0    1/6400s    ISO 100

ILCE-7M2    E 20mm F2    20mm    f/13.0    1/60s    ISO 2500

ILCE-7M2    E 20mm F2    20mm    f/2.0    1/3200s    ISO 100

 

[TedG954]

Some Zurich street scenes in HDR

ILCE-6000    E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS    55mm    f/8.0    1/125s    ISO 200

ILCE-6000    E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS    55mm    f/10.0    1/160s    ISO 200

ILCE-6000    E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS    34mm    f/8.0    1/100s    ISO 200

 

[fractal]

Two don't in HDR (which I was guilty of once).

Can't look "radioactive"

Can't look like a cartoon.

 

[TedG954]

Can't look like a cartoon.

Some of the people I've photographed are cartoons. And, some may have been radioactive.

 

[dbmiller]

Definitely a personal preference. I am usually amazed at Ted's ability to process his shots. The first set above are perfect, IMO. The people shots in Zurich have started to cross that threshold for me. Maybe if there weren't people in them, I would like them more, but the odd flesh tones (Not necessarily cartoons, but maybe getting there) throw me off.

I think the two favorite of mine have been posted on the forum before, but I will add them to this thread, as it's a great topic for discussion.

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As for subtle vs not, I think the first of the next two is subtle, while the second has started to cross that line. My daughter refers to them as "crispy", which can also happen when you have over sharpened.

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[TedG954]

Yep. People complextions make it a little tougher. The only excuse I have is that they are sized at 4X6 for album use. Posting on E-mount is not as forgiving.

 

[mstphoto]

Nowadays, I find the DR of the a7rii is so good that I don't need to shoot for HDR.
I still bracket but prefer to use luminosity masks to produce a natural looking image with a whole range of light and shade.
I ran 3 exposures through LR CC "Merge to HDR" and was quite pleased with the result

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Bullers of Buchan by Mike Stephen, on Flickr

 

[TedG954]

One of my favorite bridges over the CVNP.

A7II with Tokina 20/2 Five exposures handheld Photomatix

ILCE-7M2    E 20mm F2    20mm    f/11.0    1/160s    ISO 100

 

[NickCyprus]

HDR done the right way!

 

[TedG954]

A7II-Voigtlander 10/5.6 Five frames handheld +/- 2. Photomatix

ILCE-7M2    Voigtlander HELIAR-HYPER WIDE 10mm F5.6    10mm    f/11.0    1/60s    ISO 250

 

[Deadbear77]

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These all, well most of my concert shots always have a little hdr effect.

 

[TedG954]

ILCE-7M2    E 20mm F2    20mm    f/13.0    1/80s    ISO 100

 

[TedG954]

ILCE-7M2    FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS    16mm    f/8.0    1/200s    ISO 100

 

[TedG954]

ILCE-7M2    FE 28mm F2    28mm    f/2.0    1/1600s    ISO 100

Flowers by the Side of the Road

 

[TedG954]

   E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS    120mm    f/5.6    1/200s    ISO 125

ILCE-6000    ----    0mm    f/1.0    1/80s    ISO 100

ILCE-6000    E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS    39mm    f/4.5    1/640s    ISO 100