Too HDR?

Chodie · Mar 1, 2011

I know this is a hot debate. Do you think this image crosses the too much HDR line?

Trever1t · Mar 1, 2011

no. I think it looks very good!

myshkin · Mar 1, 2011

looks real natural to me. What program are you using?

It does look soft to me in areas

Davor · Mar 1, 2011

good job on the symmetry, and the HDR is fine , almost can't even tell.

reedshots · Mar 1, 2011

outstanding!

K8-90 · Mar 1, 2011

Perfect. It looks like everything was well lit.

WesternGuy · Mar 2, 2011

Looked a little dark in some places until I enlarged it and then it looks quite good. What range of exposures did you combine and what software did you use? Would be nice to know this as some of us are just learning about HDR and any technical information you would care to pass on would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

WesternGuy

Drake · Mar 2, 2011

A very good one, natural enough.

Forkie · Mar 2, 2011

I don't generally like HDR but this is on the acceptable side of the line!

tyler_h · Mar 2, 2011

Probably a little too far if you completely want to maintain realism; but not so far as to look gaudy.

Chodie · Mar 2, 2011

Here's the original exposure

I probably spent 15% of the time in photomatix with only 3 bracketed photos at -2, 0, +2 and the other 85% in PS with Topaz, Noiseware, and playing with layer masks.

bigtwinky · Mar 2, 2011

What is this HDR line you are talking about?

There is no set standard as to what goes over the realism line in HDR, that is all up to the photographer and the viewer. Some may say yes, some will say no. It's a matter of perception.

I would suggest that if *you* like this image and this amount of processing, then stick with it! Do what is proper for your vision in your images, and work at getting it done the best you can, without thinking too much about what other's are doing.

But seeing as you asked, this is really really borderline for me... I don't like the orangish in the chairs, but do like the textures in the ceiling and wood