HDR or High Dynamic Range Imaging is a set of techniques that allow a greater dynamic range of luminances between the lightest and darkest areas of an image. (Wikipedia)
Today is my first experience to compose HDR photography. Actually it is NOT so difficult to compose a HDR image with some help below.
- A blue sky with hot sun and clouds
- Tripod
- HDR Imaging Software, eg: Photomatix Pro
How To Compose HDR Photo?
With the help of tripod, let your DSLR stand firm on the ground. Snap the same image with 3 different exposure (+2.0, 0, -2.0). Make sure you carefully adjust the exposure without moving position of the camera and tripod. If the photos not in exact position, ghost effect will exist when HDR software combine the photos.
My experience is strong wind might slightly move your camera angle if the lock not tight enough. So, tighten the tripod screw before capture. If you’re not sure, capture a few sets to have backup.
Go back home and transfer photos to computer. Open Photomatix Pro
Finally my first HDR image is here. Hope your enjoy and give comment below.
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Which one you think the best HDR image? I like the third one most.
PS: Some photographer took 5 photos at different exposure to have more details, but I think 3 photos is enough for beginner.
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December 6th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Looks good. I like first one best, really brings out the contrast. Photomatix Pro is a good software indeed.
December 7th, 2009 at 11:00 am
You should use some more interesting HDR than this to be example
December 7th, 2009 at 11:49 am
@momoc: You’ve great HDR photo. Welcome to give more suggestions on my photo.