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Synagogue
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- 1st Place -
Synagogue

Manhattan, NYC

The Central Synagogue


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Daniel Bollag31-Aug-2015 16:59
Yes, Jim: «Shadows/Highlights» often does a very good job; sometimes, though, it does not, e.g. when you'd have to use it strongly on both sides of the spectrum (shadows *and* highlights). But in those cases I usually discard an image completely, because my own experience with HDR never resulted in a naturally looking photograph (certainly my fault due to lack of proper training and experience, I imagine). As far as the White Balance goes, I—first of all—check the different presets with «Live View» on the rear screen which, though not really precise, gives you more often than not quite good an idea (normally close enough when taking jpgs). For RAW files, OTOH, x-rite's «ColorChecker Passport» works usually _much_ better than just a normal grey card, IMO. That may all sound a bit vague ... which, as a matter of fact it is: not really rocket science, I'm afraid... ;-) db.
Canon Image Challenge31-Aug-2015 15:09
db - re HDR: I use the Shadows/Highlights function in Lightroom (same as Photoshop) and find that they generally do a good job. However there are times with bright lights like you have here that I have to turn to HDR.

BTW, when you shoot a scene like this, how do you set the white balance. I sometimes try a grey card that I hold in front of the camera, but I'm never sure it captures the right WB for the distant objects.

Jim
Daniel Bollag31-Aug-2015 10:55
So many compliments in just two lines: you make me blush, Ken and Jim... Many thanks to both of you! (BTW: no, Jim, I did not do any HDR on this image, but used the Photoshop function «Shadows/Highlights» that I find works very well in situations with difficult Dynamic Range like this.) ~ db.
Canon Image Challenge29-Aug-2015 21:49
I do remember this from some other time - and I love it just as much now. Very nice detail. You handled the lighting very well. HDR?

Jim
Canon Image Challenge29-Aug-2015 20:26
Outstanding color, detail and sharpness in this image. All three of your entries are excellent! - Ken