>>2906718>Keep in mind that shooting with the sun high in the sky is much harsher than sunrise / sunset. Your sample is not comparable to >>2906566 (for example).That should have read: "Your sample is not comparable to
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Here are 400px screenshots looking at sections of the file in PS at 50%. The last screenshot is from the DNG with no exposure or shadow push, but highlights pulled back. You can see the circle of the sun, though it's a bit distorted due to either lens or aperture.