The 5 Most Overused Photography Techniques

4 years 8 months ago #653374 by Don Granger
Most likely won't be a bad thing that some watch this:



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4 years 8 months ago #653376 by Nikon Shooter
There is one that should have been at the upmost top: HDR!

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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4 years 8 months ago #653402 by Justin Cramer

Nikon Shooter wrote: There is one that should have been at the upmost top: HDR!



+1 oh yes, that needs to be on there! 


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4 years 8 months ago #653423 by Sanford
Good post.  That will be my last video to watch for the night.  Off to bed, good night peeps! 


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4 years 8 months ago #653532 by fmw
I think HDR is fine for reducing contrast.  It is often overdone.  Not the same as overused.  Tone mapping, on the other hand is definitely overused.


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4 years 8 months ago #653640 by Tim Wiener

fmw wrote: I think HDR is fine for reducing contrast.  It is often overdone.  Not the same as overused.  Tone mapping, on the other hand is definitely overused.



True, personally I think when HDR is done in moderation and not overcooked, it looks great. 


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4 years 8 months ago #653679 by Colorado Mike
Many of these aren't over used, this video is highly opinionated.  


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