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For Everything HDR - software discussions, images, how to do it and anything else related to this aspect of photography.

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What is HDR

In image processing, computer graphics, and photography, high dynamic range imaging (HDRI or just HDR) is a set of techniques that allow a greater dynamic range of luminance between the lightest and darkest areas of an image than standard digital imaging techniques or photographic methods. This wider dynamic range allows HDR images to more accurately represent the wide range of intensity levels found in real scenes, ranging from direct sunlight to faint starlight.[1]

The two main sources of HDR imagery are computer renderings and merging of multiple photographs, the latter of which in turn are individually referred to as low dynamic range (LDR)[2] or standard dynamic range (SDR)[3] photographs.

Tone mapping techniques, which reduce overall contrast to facilitate display of HDR images on devices with lower dynamic range, can be applied to produce images with preserved or exaggerated local contrast for artistic effect.

Source: Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_dynamic_range_imaging

Some Tutorials can be found on this page.

Thanks to Lee-Anne Rafferty-Evans for the use of her image as the group image.

Discussion Forum

Guidance/Help Wanted 13 Replies

I want to create an HDR image from a raw file, and make it look really good. I can make it look natural, but want to learn the techniques to make it look tonal and special. I couldn't upload the raw,…Continue

Started by Christine Rutter. Last reply by Rene Bauer Mar 10.

HDR Novice wanting to go that little bit further.... 1 Reply

A big hello to everyone within the HDR forumSince flicking through loads and loads of different camera magazines I have been intrigued with HDR. I basically understand the concept behind HDR, and…Continue

Tags: Colour, Enhancement, Ideas, Composition, Creativity

Started by Nathan Dodsworth. Last reply by Brent Lindsay Jan 4.

What Software? 21 Replies

What software do you use to create the HDR Images? Continue

Started by Christine Rutter. Last reply by DM Photography Sep 22, 2011.

Natural or Really Tonal? 16 Replies

What is your preference regarding this. Do you prefer your HDR images to look real or…Continue

Started by Christine Rutter. Last reply by Sarah Neal Sep 2, 2011.

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Comment by Nawar Abdul fattah on May 9, 2012 at 11:09am: This is my photo, I wish you like it

*That isn't the Original Size.

Comment by shando on May 7, 2012 at 1:28am

Comment by Luke Adams on April 17, 2012 at 3:34pm: Golden rays

Comment by Luke Adams on April 17, 2012 at 3:33pm: Nunhead

Comment by Anne Macdonald on April 4, 2012 at 12:24pm: Rainy Saturday.

Comment by Malcolm lloyd on March 17, 2012 at 5:37am

Comment by J.J. Guy Longtin on March 16, 2012 at 6:49pm: Pearson International Airport - Toronto Ontario

Comment by Nathan Dodsworth on March 12, 2012 at 10:56am: Great set of images, clearly talented in this wonderful field of HDR.

Regards Nathan

Comment by Rene Bauer on March 10, 2012 at 8:40am: Made this one just yesterday, I used Photomatix, 4 exposures, of which 3 were the usual +2, 0, -2 and the fourth a normal exposure but with the clouds being slightly different, light filtered through a different part of the photo. Then I took it into PS and dodged/burned...I like a bit surreal looking HDRs, a bit more "dreamy"...