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Since first seeing HDR images a few years ago, I've been intrigued by its (the HDR Process) ability to extend tonal ranges, and tone mapping's ability to almost inverse tones, making things like clouds darkerand more neutral. However, I haven't always been that enthusiastic about the use that many practitioners give it. All to often, HDR users seem compelled to make the images intentionally dramatic, lowering the quality until halos form around things and color is thrown out the window. On the other hand, the fact is that HDR and tone mapping can be very good tools for conventional continuous tone applications. As an old Zone System guy, the first and most obvious use is in extending the ton...

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Christopher Schneiter
Christopher Schneiter
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Born December 30th 1954 Began Photographing 1969 in Kalamazoo Michigan Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photographic Illustration, 1978 Rochester Institute of Technology Adjunct Associate Professor of Photography, Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
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