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Blending Case Study 2

Until a camera comes along that is capable of  recording naturally occurring dynamic range as our eyes see it, photography is a compromise or at best a technical challenge.

HDR, or Hight Dynamic Range images have become a cliche of contrast, wild tone and unrealistic representations of what we were seeing. Having said that, there are some who manage to create some excellent images using the available tools.

My goal is to create images with realistic contrast and dynamic range, but using a manual blending method rather than expecting a software algorithm to make the perfect choices for me. In Blending Case Study 1, we took a very simple example of an image where the transition between the sky and the foreground was a straight line, a simple gradient across the two layers created the desired effect.

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Creative Landscape Photography – Guy Tal

Where to start with a product like this – let’s be frank, this is an excellent product, and for the price it is simply a must buy. Guy Tal, who is himself a wonderfully gifted photographer and artist, has created a guide to Creative Landscape Photography that leads the reader on a journey of discovery, self-development, soul-searching and finally understanding.

I believe anyone, from complete beginners to seasoned professionals can learn from this book. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

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An Introduction to Photographing Landscapes at Night

An Introduction to Photographing Landscapes at Night  is a short, but content rich overview of the essential tools and techniques required to start a journey into shooting after sunset.

This is the little brother to Seeing the Unseen, which is a much more thorough and comprehensive book on the subject of Landscape Photography at Night.

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