Dynamic Range.
Dynamic range is a subject that, like a lot of things where creativie and technical considerations cross, can be confusing and divide the field.
What I saw, what the camera interpreted and where it ended up, all diverge in some way. but this is the way I wanted it to look.
This scene could be openned up, but this is actually what I saw and how I saw it.
Harking back to older, technically limited image making, this file is usually not my thing, but today, while pondering dynamic range, I gave it a look.
Processing to taste removed much of the shadow detail, but that only draws attention to the areas of interest. It adds some mystery and feeling of tension.
More detail, but any better? The image looks nicer, less aggressive, but also more like a snap shot.
This image was processed with something like a 1970’s Kodak film feel. This period in Japan and film technology were both important to me. Less contrast would have “prettied” it up, but is nothing gained by that.
Dynamic range is a tool like any other, but like any tool, it has levels and subtle uses.