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HDR – I Think It’s Here To Stay

October 22, 2010 by 13 Comments

Image created in HDR Expose – Click for a larger view

Just this week DxO Labs announced a new HDR plug-in for their new Optics Pro 6.5 software (press release here). This follows the release of Nik software’s HDR Efex Pro earlier this month. Whether or not you love or hate HDR, the one thing that is hard to deny is that HDR is not a passing phase. In fact several camera manufaturers have even started incorporating HDR functionality right in their cameras. Even Apple has gotten into the act by adding an HDR function to the iPhone 4.

I have several HDR programs that I use to create my images including HDR Expose, Photoshop CS5, and Photomatix, but there are numerous offerings out there to choose from. So I thought I would ask you, what is your HDR program of choice. Vote in the poll below and then check out what everyone else is using.

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  • http://mandjadventures.blogspot.com Michele

    I use Dynamic HDR and Oloneo – depends on the subject.

  • http://mikemeyerphotopro.wordpress.com mike meyer

    Here’s my take on HDR. If you like it use it. If you don’t, don’t. You can use it to just extend your highlight and shadow detail. But if you like the over the top saturated and grungy look then go for it. Who says you can’t make photos anyway you want to? Not me.

    Mike Meyer

  • http://photos.stevekalman.com steve kalman

    I generally process the base images twice, once in Photomatix and again in PS-CS5. I get very different results depending on the color ranges in the raw files. I also get very different results when doing a single image pseudo-HDR.

    It is worth the time (to me, at least) to try both and select the one I like best. Since this is a hobby and not a profession, I don’t have to optimize my workflow.

    Steve

  • http://flickr.craigthoburn.com Craig Thoburn

    I love what I am able to do with HDR. It can definitely be overdone (like any technique), but when you use it on the right photo in the right way there is just not denying it looks cool.

    -Craig

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  • http://www.tonivaughan.com Toni Vaughan

    I’ve been doing HDR for several years and I love it!! I mostly use photomatix pro with great results, however I have also used photoshop cs5 HDR pro, HDR expose and the new Nik HDR Efex pro. Currently I love the HDR Efex Pro because of the ease of use and the u-point technology- wish they have better anti-ghosting like the new photomatix pro 4.

  • http://www.virtuouswomanministry.blogspot.com Judy

    Hi Jeff,

    What is the process involved in copyrighting your photos? I am going to launch a photography blog. I’m going to use a watermark, but I also want my photo copyrighted. Thanks.

    Judy

    • http://www.revellphotography.com jeff

      Judy,
      You can watermark your images but to truly get all of the coverage of copyright, you must register the image with the copyright office. You can do this electronically or by sending in a disc of images to be covered. The images on the disc need not be larger than a good sized thumbnail. so you can fit thousands on a disc. If you find that someone has infringed on your copyrights, you won’t be able to enforce the Federal copyright (sue them in court) unless the images are registered. For more information, check out the US Copyright office online: http://www.copyright.gov

      Also, you might want to check out “Photographer’s Survival Manual: A legal guide for Artists in the Digital Age” the new book from Copyright and Intellectual Property Attorney Ed Greenberg, and Photographer’s Rights advocate Jack Reznicki

      • http://www.virtuouswomanministry.blogspot.com Judy

        Hi Jeff,

        Thanks a lot for the advice. I checked out the web site. I like the idea of doing this electronically. So I guess before you post a photo online, you should first get it copyrighted and then registered, huh? Seems like this might be a hassle, since I often take photos and post them right away. But I guess I’ll have to wait before doing so. Oh well. :-)

        Judy

  • http://www.korwelphotography.com Iza

    I cannot stop wondering, if the colors on the image – just gold and grey tones, really were at the scene, or are the effect of skillful post? It makes very deep impression on me. Great shot!

  • http://blog.richcharpentier.com Rich Charpentier

    I’m sure HDR is here to stay. Fantastic tool for landscapes and architectural pieces!

    Lately I’ve been moving away from HDR, and looking at images to see what else I can do with them. HDR is part of my tool kit but not the whole thing. Still, it is a lot of fun!