David DuChemin, on the eve of International HDR day, makes a post about LDR—yes, that’s low dynamic range—images.
We talk a lot about isolating elements within the frame. We do it with our choices of angle, optics, and aperture, but one of the techniques that often slips my own mind is to use the limited dynamic range of our sensors to our advantage.
He demonstrates this by taking an image that favours the highlights, allowing the shadows to plunge into blackness.
How do you create visual separation between your subject and the background? How do you isolate your subjects in the world, making them a part of the scene, but drawing focus to them?
For more great information, check out David’s Pixelated Image blog.
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3 Comments at "LDR Photography"
Very cool image….IMO there is way to much of the HDR out there….love the simplicity of this
I’m definitely with John – HDR is soooo overdone (when it’s overdone) and when it’s not, we don’t know it’s HDR…
Besides – I like shadows. I think some things are meant to be dark and mysterious, and “bringing out the detail” in the shadows, IMHO, ruins many shots. Yawn – leave me with my mystery please
Great example. It takes more talent to make a beautiful LDR photo than an HDR. Both can be stunning when done right.
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