March 13th, 2007
Creating the Surreal in Kansas City
Today, I wafted about the western portion of Kansas City, Missouri’s downtown loop, giddy and elated at the proposition of indulging in my guiltiest pleasure—high dynamic range photography, or HDR. Actually, what I’ve done is more properly known as tone mapping. To put it simply, these tone-mapped photos have been digitally manipulated to reveal as much detail as possible. The effect is somewhat surreal.
In this place photographed dwells the main Kansas City Public Library, converted lofts and condos, office uses, and the occasional fine (and sometimes not so fine) restaurants.
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Tags: Kansas City, Photography
Christopher DeWolf says:
I’m ambivalent when it comes to HDR imaging. When it’s used correctely, it can create extraordinary mood and atmosphere, like in your last photo. But too many people overdo it and create these ridiculous cartoonish images.
March 13th, 2007 at 1:19 am
Chris says:
Did you take all the people out of the pictures or is the city always that desolute?
March 13th, 2007 at 10:03 pm
Dana says:
My ex-fiance’ lived in the apartments directly across from the folgers plant. Even with our awful breakup, the place has still stuck with me in a good way. Stumbled upon your photos. And to the last comment. Some may think it’s
desolute, some may not. Maybe more of an in-between.
March 24th, 2007 at 11:45 pm