A little "Creative" HDR

Bryan's GTI

Here's a subject talked about a bit lately. HDR and its use. HDR modelling is a great way to add interest to an image for artistic interpretation.

My wife and I have been doing the house hunt as of late and came across its use quite a lot for everyday images and I gotta say this to all the real estate guys out there. STOP USING IT! People don't find an in-camera HDR shot of the interior of a house looking appealing. It doesn't increase the appeal of a space, it makes it creepy.

In camera HDR is uncontrollable and usually results in something weird. If you want to show the outsides coming in through a window with the interior exposed correctly than shoot for the highlight and lighten the shadow with a flash or post process. Better yet close the blinds and get a shot of the outdoors separately.

Here's a shot or two I find perfect for the use of HDR modelling but not in the "add highlight detail" sense but as one more filter at my finger tips. Artistic expression or just cool poster, you be the judge. Note: these are meant to be viewed large.

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One tip I'll add. Start with a properly exposed image. It's the detail that makes it.Enjoy and we'll see you tomorrow.