We are happy to announce the winners of our HDR Photography competition sponsored by HDRsoft - The makers of the leading HDR software Photomatix Pro. We are very pleased with the quality of the photographs from all the entries and it really proved that HDR can be used to make spectacular photographs. The first place winner was Bill Ferris for his photograph "Steamer" and he has won a free license for Photomatix Pro.
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1st Place – “Steamer” by billferris – The tonal range in the black, details in the windows, looked almost three-dimensional. In conventional terms, if the image were exposed for the detail in the blacks, the sky would blow out. The package of a stately looking subject, where the viewer can appreciate the details, kept it a favorite in the judging.
2nd Place - "A Rockwell Christmas" by drstrangelv – We reacted to the post card, illustrative feel to the image. I was like stepping back in time. HDR brought out rich detail in color. It was impressive the Christmas Tree lights didn’t blown out.
3rd Place – “Grand Canyon” by prajitr – Canyon colors jumped out at us right off the bat. The characteristics of HDR enhanced the native color of the light on the rocks, complimenting dramatic sky.
Honorable Mention – "Hob-NYC" by ckopinto – The dramatic clouds added a sinister look to the New York scene.
