"Do You Need an HDR Intervention?"


"Since first seeing HDR images a few years ago, I've been intrigued by its (the HDR Process) ability to extend tonal ranges, and tone mapping's ability to almost inverse tones, making things like clouds darkerand more neutral.

However, I haven't always been that enthusiastic about the use that many practitioners give it. All to often, HDR users seem compelled to make the images intentionally dramatic, lowering the quality until halos form around things and color is thrown out the window."


"Above all, PLAY! Try different things, use programs for things that maybe they weren't intended to do. And remember, use your powers for good, not evil (NO HALOS!)!"


And there's more, of course. The above is just the introduction and final concluding statements. Visit the link above to finish and for a good good and quick read.

(Original article by Christopher Schneiter, published at luminous-landscape.com.)

"....However, I haven't always been that enthusiastic about the use that many practitioners give it. All to often, HDR users seem compelled to make the images intentionally dramatic, lowering the quality until halos form around things and color is thrown out the window."...."

/\ That's my experience with seeing HDR pictures and that's why I don't like some HDR pictures.
Like the seeing goes "Less is more" and that's something some people forget when they post HDR pictures...in my humble opinion...

Methinks this is a nice link for those who is trying the HDR with bracket and stuff!