Hi,

I have been playing around with HDR and been using a plugin for Photoshop. What are peoples opnions on this technique and where/when would they use it? Have had some good results with images of animals and landscapes, want to try some model work but need to try it on some good location shots I think to capture the essence of the whole image not just the person!

Any views welcome

Ollie D

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Hi Ollie,

I had a bit of a play with HDR a few years ago and quite enjoyed the challenge of it.

The photos look great when its done well, and used appropriately - and can look awful when its not. One of the best examples of HDR I've ever seen is Trey Ratcliffs work ( www.stuckincustoms.com ) and I believe he does quite a few tutorials too, so its definitely worth checking out his site.
It's definitely not an easy technique to get to grips with, but it's worth it when you do.

James

Done well it's fantastic, as evidenced by the tutorial here!
www.photoshoplady.com/photoshop-tutorial/create-an-amazing-hdr-photo-effect/?utm_source...

Great for landscapes and interiors, but personally I'm not sure beyond that. Agree that locations would be key to a good result, it's going to be more about where you are than who is there with you.

Be sure to link to some of your results so far, would love to see them. Here is one of mine, not strictly HDR as it was one exposure only, but the 'structure' control in lightroom plays a big part in the processing and provides similar results...hope it is ok to link to images here!
www.midsussexphotography.com/images/stories/portfolios/personal-projects/great-outdoors...