In this series of articles we’ve been exploring the histogram. In the first two articles we discussed what it is. Now we’re looking at different types of histograms and exploring how to work with them both in the field and during the post processing. If you want to review or catch up, here are the links to the preceding three posts.
Mastering Exposure – Histograms Part 1: Introduction
Mastering Exposure – Histograms Part 2: A Closer Look
Mastering Exposure – Histograms Part 3: The Rocky Mountain Histogram
In this article I want to discuss my favorite histogram, the Mole Hill histogram. I like this one because so much can be done with it in the post processing. Subtle colors and tonalities can be revealed in soft radiant light. It lends itself to some of the most creative and expressive images.
Read on and we’ll look at what it is, the conditions in which it occurs, how to photograph it and how to work with it in the post processing to reveal the scene in all of its hidden glory.
Continue reading “Mastering Exposure–Histograms Part 4”
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