For a compare and contrast, compare this image with the one located at http://www.flickr.com/photos/24324722@N02/5296387753/

OK, what experiments in HDR would be complete without the obligatory old classic rusted out beat up historical truck as a subject. When it comes to HDR photography, there are probably more images of old trucks than anything else. I guess I see the attraction and how HDR brings new life to old rusted out classics. When I attempt to use HDR, I am trying to honor as much about the original image as I saw it, so I attempt to only use HDR for the subtle enhancements.

Compared to the link above of same image, you can see drastically different paths taken in editing. the link above took HDR to extremes using a "grunge" style (yes, that is real style offered by HDRSoft's PhotoMatix). It takes the real to the unreal, and if your mind's eye finds interest in that, then all the power to that style, for any image is about provoking interest and response. I prefer however to use the tool to bring back life to the subject, just not alien life, hehe.

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