"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.)
"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.)