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Subject: [Leica] IMG: B&W HDR
From: pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig)
Date: Tue, 05 May 2009 21:59:06 +0100
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Tina,

I looked at it as a slightly smaller image (66%)than previously, and the 
result
was like looking at a slower speed film. I guess taht a lot of the rest can 
be
put dopwn to grain.

Peter

Tina Manley wrote:
> At 06:38 AM 5/5/2009, you wrote:
>> Tina,
>>
>> What was the original like? to my eyes there is something lacking in
>> defintion
>> here, as if the s/w in averaging - or whatever it actually does -
>> between the
>> exposures, has compromised the clarity of detail.
>>
>> What happens if you apply USM for example?
>>
>> Peter
> 
> Actually Photomatix brings out the detail - the tone mapping gives you a
> choice of detail enhancement or tone compression.  The detail
> enhancement really brings out the detail in shadows and highlights that
> you can't see on the original.  The original looks mushy in comparison. 
> I did apply a little USM at 10/64/1.  I think what you're seeing is the
> very large grain of Tri-X 400 pushed to 800.
> 
> Tina
> 
> Tina Manley
> www.tinamanley.com
> 
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Dr Peter Dzwig                          




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