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EvanADV · 02-12-2013, 12:23 PM

@Geek, cool test idea. I'm a photo geek too and have always been somewhat fascinated by HDR.

It's something that is usually overdone. I know I went overboard with it when I first dicovered it, and now try to tone it back.

I think a thin DOF inage looks okay with HDR if it's a typical object in focus on a blurred background. Whenever theres forground AND background bokeh, it gets a little messy. Also seems to work better on wide shots, usually landscapes or shots that have a lot to show, not as much on detail shots or close ups.That may be a false generalization, but it seems to sum up my opinion on what i've seen.

The idea of HDR is being able to see more dynamic range in a given scene than you can with a single exposure. That being siad, it lends itslef to certain kinds of shots more than others. Shallow DOF shots often get a lot of their impact from NOT having a whole lot of dynamic range.

My .02

Cheers to another geek.

02-12-2013, 12:23 PM	#632
EvanADV Big Bearded Boy Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Joplor, NC Oddometer: 1,077	@Geek, cool test idea. I'm a photo geek too and have always been somewhat fascinated by HDR. It's something that is usually overdone. I know I went overboard with it when I first dicovered it, and now try to tone it back. I think a thin DOF inage looks okay with HDR if it's a typical object in focus on a blurred background. Whenever theres forground AND background bokeh, it gets a little messy. Also seems to work better on wide shots, usually landscapes or shots that have a lot to show, not as much on detail shots or close ups.That may be a false generalization, but it seems to sum up my opinion on what i've seen. The idea of HDR is being able to see more dynamic range in a given scene than you can with a single exposure. That being siad, it lends itslef to certain kinds of shots more than others. Shallow DOF shots often get a lot of their impact from NOT having a whole lot of dynamic range. My .02 Cheers to another geek. __________________ Current: '07 B1250. Former Steeds: '99 DR650, '02 DR650, '09 DL650 First Trip on 2 Wheels. 10,000 miles. 21 years old.