Hi all,

There seems to be much confusion about what is HDR imaging. HDR, or High Dynamic Range imaging, is a process by which each object in a photo can be focused seamlessly by combining several pictures sporting several exposures.

The speciality of HDR imaging is that, the scene captured is more like how we see it than how it is seen in a photo. HDRI is done by taking many pictures of the same scene, from the same angle and distance, at different exposures. A minimum of 3 exposures are recommended. Each exposure reveals certain aspects of the scene.

When these images are combined, all aspects of the scene are equally highlighted. HDR imaging helps us to produce greater details, with lesser shadows, as compared to ordinary photos.

John Miles has written an excellent article on HDR imaging. He describes how HDR imaging can be practiced. While you’re at it, John Miles’ HDR Photo Gallery is surely worth a visit. Another of my favorite HDR photo gallery is The Daily Sunrise.

To practice HDR, you can use HDR cameras (which are for pros, and are expensive) or you can do HDR in Photoshop (File>Automate>Merge to HDR) after shooting several pictures of the same scene at different exposures.

Happy shooting!