Monthly Archives: August 2011

Combining Images to Create a HDR Photo

Normally a HDR image is composed by merging three or more images which have been shot of the desired subject but each at different exposures.  One image will be shot at the “normal” metered exposure for the scene.  One or … Continue reading

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Why HDR? The Camera Cannot See it as Our Eyes See it

How many times have we shot a picture of a great looking scene only to discover on looking at the picture which resulted from the shot does not quite match what our eyes saw the scene?  I am not talking … Continue reading

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What’s With all This Sudden HDR Interest?

It does sort of seem like I’ve gone off on a tangent the last several days.  As if I’ve picked up a new hobby and that seems to be all I’m focusing on right now.  That statement is mostly addressed … Continue reading

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Single Image Source HDR Part 2

I would like to say that that it’s not often I go so far off track on something as to have to turn around and do a 180 degree course correction.  I would like to say that, but the truth … Continue reading

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Single Image Source HDR

The standard description of a HDR image (High Dynamic Range) is a composite photo created from the merger through HDR processing software of multiple images shot of the same subject at different exposures above and below “normal” exposure.  That requires … Continue reading

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Helicopter Memories

For those of you who live in areas where Maple trees abound, or any of the Sycamore family, some things about these trees you take for granted.  One which brings out the nostalgia – for me at least – helicopter … Continue reading

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