Is HDR ruining photography?

<p>Hi Dave, i would call my self "addict no. 2". What a great tool, giving birth to stunning images AND horrible uglyness (if not right handled). I am used to take 3 images as well. it only annoyes me, that the sharpness usually is suffering and it takes a lot of efford to take care of the little pixel babies.<br>

HDR, in the right way, brings photography closer to the real see experience....which makes me exciting! It is time to overcome the big manipulation of the camera ( ;<br>

Cheers Madeleine</p>

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<p>HDR is the future of modern photography. It's changed my life forever for the better.<br>

I do both OTT and photorealism with it. I live in HDR. Yea it's a PITA sometimes, but the results can make people freak out and that is priceless. Just like Rap Music, like it or not HDR is here to stay.</p>

<p>NOW YOU CAN MAKE HDR WITH ONLY ONE SHOT ONE PLUGUIN FOR PHOTOSHOP CS ITS CALL TOPAZ ADJUST VERY NICE I USE AND IM HAPPY</p><div></div>

<p><a href="http://stock-background-texture.com/2010/07/06/photomatix-review-hdr-review/">HDR</a> isn't ruining anything! I remember when this argument was popular regarding Photoshop. I say if you, the artist/photographer are happy with your images then how is this "ruining" anything? Some people like HDR and some don't. So what. I happen to like/dislike certain art forms and artists...this doesn't have any bearing on their legitimacy.</p>

<p>I have never seen an HDR that gives a better result than a well edited central EV RAW. In theory it should but noise from movement, multiple images and tiny misalignment of images seems to destroy any benefit. Can anyone please give an example of what they think is a great HDR ... including a link to the RAW. Ensure the RAW contains no badly blown out areas.</p>