A little experiment using Easy HDR Natural2 preset:
Note: rollover/mouseover the first image to see the 2nd....I don't know why they shift a bit (?)
JPG Pseudo HDR vs RAW Pseudo HDR
JPG vs JPG Pseudo HDR
So far, a Pseudo HDR generated from a single JPG looks better (at least to me) than the PSHDR from a RAW (RW2 on my camera)....better color and
definition.
And a JPG PSHDR is better than the original JPG to bring out details lost in shadow in the original.
I'm not sure now a multi-image HDR is really that much if any, better than a Pseudo HDR from one well exposed JPG.
I still need to research & compare more images from RAW files vs JPG Pseudo HDRs. But so far, a single JPG Pseudo HDR
seems to be the best option (for me).
Would like to see anyone else's comparisons.
Maybe results would be different with a different HDR app, e.g. Photomatix? I don't have it, but do have Dynamic Photo HDR, and have
tried a bunch of similar apps before settling on Easy HDR & DPHDR.
I like Easy HDR as it automatically registers multi-images better than DPHDR. I love HDR photography as it reveals details lost in even a perfectly
exposed image. Skies are amazing.....e.g.
Blair Valley, California last Feb.....no UV filter, either.
I encourage anyone to experiment & see what suits them.
We all see things differently.
Evermorelawnless,
hope my post didn't go against
what you posted originally....I'm not against shooting RAW, and not trying to shoot it down (no pun), or debate about it.
And I'm not against taking a RAW & JPG for backup. I was shooting 3 bracketed RAW images this morning of the clouds plus JPGs,
and will keep experimenting. It may be my camera just doesn't shoot RAW well(?).....maybe it's just me.....I'm technically color blind in the blue range, LOL!
Anyway,
thanks for starting this thread and sharing the info about RAW.....I see its value especially to adjust exposure if necessary.
Your pics of the bee on the lavender ice plant are really quite beautiful.
