If I were to take one shot in RAW format, wouldn't I be able to create the necessary three different exposures out of the one shot, making the necessary exposure adjustments on the computer?
Some of us like the clown vomit, btw. (Great metaphor, JM.) The surreal versus the documentary photo, versus the "realistic" (but adjusted) photo are all matters of taste. And only that. There is no rule for creating "right" images. Only successful or failed attempts at achieving a photographer's intentions. And ultimately, execution, not intention, is the measure of all things. So stop hating on the clowns. The rodeo is big enough for us all.
Great tips guys. I've been using one of the recommended camera's for getting HDR, the Pentax K10. I take 5 exposures at 2 stop differences and I created a really crappy one in my living room in a matter of minutes.
@e0ytk: Sorry e0ytk. That comment was misdirected to you by Gawkers busted commenting system. I did not mean to insult your photography. That was suppose to be a general comment to the article.
Even if most high dynamic range photos on Flickr make you want to barf.
really? I found them to be brillinaly refreshing as if you had merged a poet and photgrapher together and they were seeing the images through the eyes of vampire.
There is a fugifilm that does an HDR-like thing, but just with one shot (it relies on some magic with the sensor). It's not out yet, but its coming out.
This is more of a dynamic range extension than true HDR. The two shots are most likely compared, combined extra shadow and highlight detail to extend the dynamic range of the exposure.
@dMek: perhaps I take too literal an interpretation of HDR-- but "dynamic range extension" and "high dynamic range" seem pretty much like the same thing :) granted, you can push HDR to the ridiculous levels that some do on flickr, but it is more tastefully used for 'range extension' as you call it.
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But outside and at night or at dusk it'll really be evident and look amazing. Great article.
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I think this will work too:
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@balls187: Well very true but I believe I already stated this wasn't a great shot, it was merely a sample of it working on small scale in any home.
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True HDR images can't be displayed on any current monitors.
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really? I found them to be brillinaly refreshing as if you had merged a poet and photgrapher together and they were seeing the images through the eyes of vampire.
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I thought those shots were very interesting...
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