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HDR Throwdown: Multiple Image HDR vs Single RAW file HDR
For a while, I was under the impression that I could get equivalent results using multiple exposures or a single raw exposure to create high dynamic range images.
It turns out that I was wrong.
I think one can get good results, but not equivalent results.
The genesis of my epiphany? A shot at the Texas Capitol yesterday:
The HDR created from the single RAW image:
The HDR created from three autobracketed exposures, two stops apart:
Note the details in the windows, especially. I think there’s greater tonal range in the shot created from multiple exposures, and some subtle differences in color - it’s less washed out. A superior image, IMO.
I’m a changed man.
[Even larger shots in my gallery.]
Project 365: Revisiting my May 8th Shot
It’s from the Texas Capitol, and I thought I’d run it through Photomatix.
It certainly punches it up a bit, but I kinda like the result:
Visit the album to see a similar shot,
but sans (over)processing.
Project 365: Dell Diamond Memorial Day Panorama
Well. The thumbnail doesn’t show too much, does it? It’s a panorama I created with four shots of the Dell Diamond today. I ran them through Photomatix, then used Photoshop Elements 6.0 to create the panorama. Yes, I know the clouds are darker to the right of that first set of lights. (Obviously, I fixed that. Rather, Photoshop Elements fixed it.)
Shutter: 1/250
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: Manual
Focal Length: 28
ISO Speed: 200
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