Is this HDR? Or just saturated colors

[Ragnar58]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']For me, usually when I see a HDR photo, I think they either when too far or not enough. It can be used to create a subtle effect to improve an image. This can be so low keyed as to need a label identifying it as HDR. However, if you pass this point, you may as well go all out with the HDR effect. I’ve seen some examples that create a watercolor like effect or a style that reminds me of old postcards from the 1930s. In these examples, the effect was to set up color theme and reduce overall contrast. I have seen some heavy HDR images that I like quite a lot. Digital does allow the opportunity for this technique, so I say use it with skill and suitable judgment. Are the practitioners of HDR the new Pictorialists?[/FONT]

 

[ampguy]

hi

hi

That color was hard to read for me. I plan to try hdr with the PSE tutorial link that Warren posted. Just need to get some registered shots with the tripod ready.

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']For me, usually when I see a HDR photo, I think they either when too far or not enough. It can be used to create a subtle effect to improve an image. This can be so low keyed as to need a label identifying it as HDR. However, if you pass this point, you may as well go all out with the HDR effect. I’ve seen some examples that create a watercolor like effect or a style that reminds me of old postcards from the 1930s. In these examples, the effect was to set up color theme and reduce overall contrast. I have seen some heavy HDR images that I like quite a lot. Digital does allow the opportunity for this technique, so I say use it with skill and suitable judgment. Are the practitioners of HDR the new Pictorialists?[/COLOR][/FONT]

 

[muser53]

"kinda like Botox lips or B**bs, just looks weird.

You could not not have said it better!

PJ

 

[ampguy]

OK, well now I've done HDR, and remember why I don't like Photoshop and elements. This is the result of an under, and over exposed frame, then automerged per the PSE 8 HDR tutorial link above:

To see the original images, see here: settings are in the caption:

http://matsumura.smugmug.com/Photography/hdr-m8-35-lux-pse-8/13659942_AcvYY#997217882_pq3nH