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tomd wrote in post #17093244
question for all: I'd like to create an HDR (aka multiple exposure stack) in Lightroom.
such as referenced in post #6795.

I have already taken the pics (3 and 5 shot). It it best to use a plug-in in Lightroom (if so which one) or does LR have a process that is acceptable?
Thanks
for reference I have LR 5.2 64 bit

I always use photoshop for HDR, so I'm interested to hear the suggestions, as I'm starting to use lot room much more nowadays. Have you tried doing a search on YouTube? I do that for all my light room questions, as I'm often too lazy to read lol!

tomd wrote in post #17093244
question for all: I'd like to create an HDR (aka multiple exposure stack) in Lightroom.
such as referenced in post #6795.

I have already taken the pics (3 and 5 shot). It it best to use a plug-in in Lightroom (if so which one) or does LR have a process that is acceptable?
Thanks
for reference I have LR 5.2 64 bit

Get the enfuse plugin for LR. LR doesn't handle HDR natively.

digirebelva wrote in post #17094421
Get the enfuse plugin for LR. LR doesn't handle HDR natively.

Any good? How does it compare to HDR Pro?

Just curious for anyone who wants to chime in about this - does anybody prefer to use a polarizing filter when shooting inside or out? Any brands that you prefer over others...? Any input would be much appreciated...thanks!

More natural looking

I've been doing quite a bit of research as of late, and came across this on the net...

http://photographyforr​ealestate.net/lighting​/

I've been looking for some good tips on lighting and the use of flash(es), because at the moment I primarily use natural light with bracketing and/or HDR. If anybody knows of this book, I would love to hear an honest opinion about it. From reading the preview pages and description of the book I have mixed feelings on whether or not it is worthwhile...might be really helpful, but I don't know for sure.

digirebelva wrote in post #17094509
More natural looking

Thanks. I'll take a look at that then

digirebelva wrote in post #17094509
More natural looking

Agreed. Very happy w enfuse. My samples above were blended with the enfuse plugin

digirebelva wrote in post #17094421
Get the enfuse plugin for LR. LR doesn't handle HDR natively.

Agreed. Enfuse is my choice as well. It looks more natural and improves IQ. And there is no tone-mapping involved. Exposure Fusion just automates (in a very sophisticated way) the layer blending with which we are already very familiar. With the LR plug-in, the fused tiff goes right back into LR so you can do any other editing you want after the fusion is completed.

I visited my girlfriend at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN this weekend. The entire city is basically a campus full of spectacular architecture and excellent design, including some impressive artwork. This original Rodin is just sitting in the corner of a patient cafeteria:

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Great synagogue, Budapest
Handheld shot with basic editing in ACR and some dodge&burn in CS6

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From a re-shoot

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Stayed at an excellent hotel in Minneapolis over the weekend. Each room has several pieces of original artwork and the hotel even has a gallery attached to their lobby. Even better, it was a great location and incredibly affordable! I had to take a couple quick shots before heading out for the night:

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Recent project I just finished up for a client.

Do you guys ever stitch shots together, when doing smaller rooms for example, or do you just go ultra wide, and correct the barrel distortion in post??