My first attempt at HDR tell me if its right or wrong pls

well i tried this using photomatix so pls tell me if i am doing something wrong

here is original image i just twitched the exposure using photoshop to -2, 0, +2

now here is the final HDR seemingly

criticism is welcomed

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Permalink Reply by Michael on September 29, 2008 at 9:23pm

In the mid range shot the highlights are totally blown out and there are no details in the shadows. Like I said this was just a quick trial not really tweaked much.

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Permalink Reply by Michael on September 29, 2008 at 9:28pm

I understand your feelings. This was an extreme example, A white truck in partial shade, I don't really like this finished photo either but you can see there is much more detail in the photo. In other scenes it can make a dull photo SNAP.

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Permalink Reply by Sean on October 28, 2008 at 10:17am

I agree, many people are posting so so images but they like it because of the dynamic range, but it is still a so so shot. And if they over do it, it looks like someone overdone high pass filter. Just my opinion.

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Permalink Reply by Issa on October 4, 2008 at 12:52pm

I think you did a great job. Not over done and the colors look much sharper.

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Permalink Reply by vjekoslav antic on October 4, 2008 at 1:34pm

I think digital camera not have possibility to take realistic photo only close enough.Depends on photograph skills and
quality of camera sensor and lens.Because that we need post process. In nature we have very different situations ,
sometimes we get perfect photo and sometimes in tricky situation when sensor metering fail.Than we need bracketing
to make HDR.Michael sent very good example if look on dark areas around tires, we don't see with eyes totally black but see it how he get in HDR photo.We see details and I think this is more realistic.Yes exist extreme HDR too but this is more in domain of photographic expression.

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Permalink Reply by David Reece on October 6, 2008 at 12:24am

if you are using a single jpg you will get better results just using the same image twice changing the ev in photoshop actually does no good atall in hdr software unless they are three shots actually shot using differen ev, all of mine i do just using the single pic with no ev photoshop adjustments and the hdr works a lot better now.
also unless its deliberate i tend to use hdr just instead of contrast and brightness adjustments used subtly it can be great without being fake.
pps. i also find dynamic photo hdr is better for single jpg hdr as you only need to select one image.

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Permalink Reply by Jeremey Guttilla on December 12, 2008 at 8:02pm

for basic stuff all you need to do is layer mask your lvls and you can do a decent job painting in the areas that need some help. It works well when you end up using bad lighting on your subject. Hdr is better when you are outdoors on a sunny day and you want the nice background behind your subject, "which should properly be in the shade" to actually be visible.

I don't think it is right or wrong to use hdr or other methods to make an image, you are the "artist" what you make and how is up to you. As long as you know why your doing it. And aren't a spaz about it.