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**Fontan** · 03-31-2011, 09:25 PM

Sorry, guys, I just had to get it out. I think it really blows. Although I have seen maybe 3 or so of them that I thought were a rather clever use, but I already don't remember what they were.

Do you guys think that it will ever go away? Please do not disappoint me, please.

twitch · 03-31-2011, 09:31 PM

No it will not go away, it is not a fad. The only people that hate HDR are a sub section of photographers which make up <1% of the population. 99% of the population love it even if they have no idea at all how it was achieved.

altopiet · 03-31-2011, 09:36 PM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography/134497-high-dynamic-r...-annyoing.html

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**Fontan** · 03-31-2011, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by twitch

No it will not go away, it is not a fad. The only people that hate HDR are a sub section of photographers which make up <1% of the population. 99% of the population love it even if they have no idea at all how it was achieved.

Oh God.

lithos · 04-01-2011, 12:11 AM

I hear ya, Fontan.

**Ash** · 04-01-2011, 12:30 AM

You don't wanna be disappointed - you'll have to give up photography and not browse photo magazines.
It's everywhere, but when done well is not so noticeable and actually quite appealing.
Don't fret over it. It's just like any good thing - mostly abused, seldom mastered.

bergmania · 04-01-2011, 01:31 AM

I like it .. when its done in a way it barely shows..

Personaly I don't care for the overly exaggerated ones.. They look more like oil paintings than photos to me..

stevbike · 04-01-2011, 03:31 AM

I just found out about it and have tried it. When used properly, it should be a great tool when difficult lighting comes into play. It is fun to play around with it. I reminds me of working in my dark room years ago. It makes photography interesting to work with again. Just mark it down as another tool to help you out if needed.

KarenH · 04-01-2011, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by twitch

No it will not go away, it is not a fad. The only people that hate HDR are a sub section of photographers which make up <1% of the population. 99% of the population love it even if they have no idea at all how it was achieved.

Than I'm one of the 1%. Most people who use HDR don't know how to use it or they are overdoing it. In my humble opinion most don't look like pictures anymore. Don't get me wrong, I like processing and manipulating, but HDR doesn't appeal to me at all. There are a few who use it wisely so it doesn't scream into your face:HDR!!!!! And those I like. My 2000 lires.

JHD · 04-01-2011, 04:21 AM

HDR is just a tool to help one create photographic art. Nothing wrong with that.

**Rense** · 04-01-2011, 04:25 AM

Originally posted by JHD

HDR is just a tool to help one create photographic art. Nothing wrong with that.

agreed

**jac** · 04-01-2011, 04:53 AM

Originally posted by Rense

agreed

I use it a lot with the goal of trying to achieve a look that is not HDR. Aperture is my main PP so layers are not an option for bringing out the detail in high contrast situations. Since DSLR arrived, I bracket frequently so the option to use HDR is readily available. I've tried a few programs, by the way, but NIK is the one that works for me. You can back off the effect until it's virtually unnoticeable but still get closer to what I think my eyes saw.

**Rense** · 04-01-2011, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by jac

NIK

New name for me. I will look for that!

VaughnA · 04-01-2011, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by Rense

New name for me. I will look for that!

Nik is probably the best deal in plugin's imho. You can get the complete selection of tools for lightroom or aperture for < 250 bucks. A bit more for the PS plugins that work with layers. Worth every penny.

jogiba · 04-01-2011, 05:44 AM

I use my K-7 in HDR mode for high-dynamic-range imaging to get what I see with my eyes and not to get an image that looks Photoshopped.

Here is what many people think HDR should look like:

03-31-2011, 09:25 PM	#1
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	I hate hdr Sorry, guys, I just had to get it out. I think it really blows. Although I have seen maybe 3 or so of them that I thought were a rather clever use, but I already don't remember what they were. Do you guys think that it will ever go away? Please do not disappoint me, please.

04-01-2011, 12:11 AM	#5
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	I hear ya, Fontan. Last edited by lithos; 04-01-2011 at 12:17 AM.

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03-31-2011, 09:31 PM	#2
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	No it will not go away, it is not a fad. The only people that hate HDR are a sub section of photographers which make up <1% of the population. 99% of the population love it even if they have no idea at all how it was achieved.

03-31-2011, 09:36 PM	#3
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography/134497-high-dynamic-r...-annyoing.html Ongoing debate

03-31-2011, 10:41 PM	#4
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610 Original Poster	Originally posted by twitch No it will not go away, it is not a fad. The only people that hate HDR are a sub section of photographers which make up <1% of the population. 99% of the population love it even if they have no idea at all how it was achieved. Oh God.

04-01-2011, 12:30 AM	#6
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	You don't wanna be disappointed - you'll have to give up photography and not browse photo magazines. It's everywhere, but when done well is not so noticeable and actually quite appealing. Don't fret over it. It's just like any good thing - mostly abused, seldom mastered.

04-01-2011, 01:31 AM	#7
bergmania Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 74	I like it .. when its done in a way it barely shows.. Personaly I don't care for the overly exaggerated ones.. They look more like oil paintings than photos to me..

04-01-2011, 03:31 AM	#8
stevbike Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Newbury, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 268	I just found out about it and have tried it. When used properly, it should be a great tool when difficult lighting comes into play. It is fun to play around with it. I reminds me of working in my dark room years ago. It makes photography interesting to work with again. Just mark it down as another tool to help you out if needed.

04-01-2011, 03:52 AM	#9
KarenH Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Berkel en Rodenrijs Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 828	Originally posted by twitch No it will not go away, it is not a fad. The only people that hate HDR are a sub section of photographers which make up <1% of the population. 99% of the population love it even if they have no idea at all how it was achieved. Than I'm one of the 1%. Most people who use HDR don't know how to use it or they are overdoing it. In my humble opinion most don't look like pictures anymore. Don't get me wrong, I like processing and manipulating, but HDR doesn't appeal to me at all. There are a few who use it wisely so it doesn't scream into your face:HDR!!!!! And those I like. My 2000 lires.

04-01-2011, 04:21 AM	#10
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	HDR is just a tool to help one create photographic art. Nothing wrong with that.

04-01-2011, 04:25 AM	#11
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by JHD HDR is just a tool to help one create photographic art. Nothing wrong with that. agreed

04-01-2011, 04:53 AM	#12
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Originally posted by Rense agreed I use it a lot with the goal of trying to achieve a look that is not HDR. Aperture is my main PP so layers are not an option for bringing out the detail in high contrast situations. Since DSLR arrived, I bracket frequently so the option to use HDR is readily available. I've tried a few programs, by the way, but NIK is the one that works for me. You can back off the effect until it's virtually unnoticeable but still get closer to what I think my eyes saw.

04-01-2011, 04:58 AM	#13
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by jac NIK New name for me. I will look for that!

04-01-2011, 05:26 AM	#14
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363	Originally posted by Rense New name for me. I will look for that! Nik is probably the best deal in plugin's imho. You can get the complete selection of tools for lightroom or aperture for < 250 bucks. A bit more for the PS plugins that work with layers. Worth every penny.

04-01-2011, 05:44 AM	#15
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	I use my K-7 in HDR mode for high-dynamic-range imaging to get what I see with my eyes and not to get an image that looks Photoshopped. Here is what many people think HDR should look like:

I hate hdr

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