OK. Experts are not necessary. If that was the case, I'd never have an opinion.
Please review the photos below.
Both were taken with a D700.
They were merged with Photomatix in the "natural", and then collaged with Picasa.
They both received the exact same processing, since they were virtually one photo.
The only difference is that one photo is processed with 3 bracketed photos, and the other is processed with 5 bracketed photos.
Can you tell the difference? I can.
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Please review the photos below.
Both were taken with a D700.
They were merged with Photomatix in the "natural", and then collaged with Picasa.
They both received the exact same processing, since they were virtually one photo.
The only difference is that one photo is processed with 3 bracketed photos, and the other is processed with 5 bracketed photos.
Can you tell the difference? I can.
View attachment 17293