A quick "how to" on HDR
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I think it's definitely "cheating" a bit, and photos can start looking over-produced, but I don't care - I am a big fan of the effect.
It's "cheating" because you're bending the rules of lighting and going beyond what a normal camera can do.
Like I said, I don't care if people think it's cheating... I think it looks great, but it does have its place.
Of topic here..Rick,I see you have three lens listed all primes, Is this the direction your heading...
It's not a bad option if yes..
Yes, I sold all of my other lenses! Waiting for the 18 and 135mm 1.8g's to come out and I will be complete
I just watched it - I didn't find it pointless. He makes valid points. However, I like HDR as an art form rather than making my photos look realistic.
Yes, I sold all of my other lenses! Waiting for the 18 and 135mm 1.8g's to come out and I will be complete
That will be a great kit...Win the lottery and get the 200..300..400..600..And hire someone to carry it all around...
I found the video to be very interesting and I agree with about 95% of what he said. I particularly liked the "vomit of color" comment. I go through a violent internal fight every time I process a photo with HDR. I have an innate need to overdue the process. I tend to go too far. I'm getting better at it now that I'm taking medication. HDR is a great tool and it is a fun process. Sooner or later, you have to realize when enough is enough. For me, I take a lot of photos and an editor would be the best thing. Out of a 300-400 frame shoot, the editor might pick out 5 or 10 of my final results. That works for me.
As to cheating..... I totally disagree. If we both stand side by side in front of a subject and we both use a D600, what makes your product different from mine? In that scenario, you should just use a point and shoot and take the card to Walgreens for processing. HDR is no less valid than changing the settings on your camera or using a non-conventional angle. This is the "art" in photography. Without it, creative photography is a non-experience. HDR is a great tool and even abuse has its place. Art is in the eye of the beholder. (I just made that up.
) It's not for everyone, and that's fine. I don't like broccoli. Hello, my name is Ted and I'm an HDR addict. :dejection::moody:
Yes, I sold all of my other lenses! Waiting for the 18 and 135mm 1.8g's to come out and I will be complete
Don't forget the 105 G ! I bet they will make one...
I just watched it - I didn't find it pointless. He makes valid points. However, I like HDR as an art form rather than making my photos look realistic.
What was the point of that video? It kind of just rambled on. I understand the images shown during the video were horribly processed on purpose I guess, but they were poor in other ways as well. I just don't get it. If there was a point to all that, then what was it?
It was basically a reminder of what HDR is meant for and to keep perspective on it when you're using it.
Perfect for someone just starting to use it or someone who is using it incorrectly.
