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Today I’m sharing the three images that I used to create this HDR image. I merged them in NIK HDR Efex Pro 2 and applied the Balanced preset. After that I returned the image to Aperture 3 for final adjustments.

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As you can see each of the three images probably would not have produced such a broad dynamic range. Using HDR processing allows me to take a bracket set such as this and create a powerful and dynamic image.
Hi Nick – I have done much similar work with tonemapping HDR – to extract the best tonality, white balance and noise in merged images…
Greg
http://gregdavenport.4ormat.com/north-carolina#10
You are correct Greg that is the real reason for applying HDR techniques unfortunately the general photographic misconception is that it is about creating over saturated and over sharpened images. I try to keep things believable while still emphasizing my vision for the image. Thanks for your constructive comment.