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Finding the "happy median" when working with HDE. Some subjects look really good with the wild end of the HDR spectrum. Others just need a little tweeking. I believe that's the real lesson that needs to be learned. I am enjoying the process a great deal, so any tips or suggestions will be appreciated.

Here are a couple of different results.

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Try using one image altered with some kind of post processing software into two or three different images and then recombined. Eg. Nikon HDR made from one unique image that was PP into three and then HDR'd. I find the effect to be more realistic looking but the hdr still makes it pop if you ask me.

Eye-level said:

Try using one image altered with some kind of post processing software into two or three different images and then recombined. Eg. Nikon HDR made from one unique image that was PP into three and then HDR'd. I find the effect to be more realistic looking but the hdr still makes it pop if you ask me.

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Excellent suggestion! Below is a series of a photo being processed.

From top to bottom: Directly from the camera. / Some post-processing as I would normally do. / Your suggestion.

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While this was only an experiment, I believe the results are worth far more than the price of admission.

Thank you very much.

I think they call it simulated hdr but I don't understand why.

It is a good snap!

Seascapes are always going to be cool with hdr effects. Add a figure in there adroitly like and they become even more cool!

What is the best focal length for a seascape do you think?

If you have access to places like that I think you need exploit the photo opportunities and maybe just using hdr.

I prefer #2. The third one I find a little too bright. Doesn't look normal.