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HDR photography or high dynamic range imaging is one of the techniques that aspiring photographers need to master. HDR refers to a set of techniques that allows a greater dynamic range of exposures (the range of values between light and dark areas) than normal digital imaging techniques. In other words, the goal of HDR is to accurately represent the wide range of intensity levels found in real scenes ranging from direct sunlight to shadows, resulting to an image with deeper contrast and color tones. Basically, there are two kinds of HDR photos. The first type are the so-called HDR composite photos which are achieved by taking a series of shots of a subject at different exposures and combining them later in an image editing program such as Photoshop. The second type of HDR images are produced using programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom or other programs by adjusting the tonal values or the shadows, highlights, and other settings.

If you are interested to learn HDR photography, you need to have these basic things:

1. A digital camera, preferably a DSLR that is capable of taking RAW image, although a good point and shoot will do the job. Remember, you need to be able to change the shutter speed manually. The focus can stay auto but if you can set it on manual, the better
2. A tripod since you will need to take pictures at of the same scene. If you do not want any motion flow, take pictures of stationary objects.
3. Adobe Photoshop CS3 or higher, Adobe Lightroom or any program that can process RAW images.

Meanwhile Darren Rowse of Digital Photography School (DPS) has a comprehensive article about the basics of HDR Photography. You may also want to check out . A step-by-step tutorial on creating HDR photograph is alaso available in DPS website.

If you already knew the basics of HDR photography and are just looking for some inspiration for creating your own, then start scrolling down your mouse and be amazed of these 30 stunning examples of HDR photos.

HDR Photography Example 01 – Wizard Island, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

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HDR Photography Example 02 -Horseshoe Bend, Page, Arizona

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HDR Photography Example 03 -Oxbow Bend, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

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HDR Photography Example 04 – Amazing Prague

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HDR Photography Example 05 – Palouse Falls, Palouse Falls State Park, Washington

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HDR Photography Example 06 – Shinjuku, Japan, and beyond at night

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HDR Photography Example 07 – Fish are lined up around 5 AM for the daily auctions at the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo

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HDR Photography Example 08 – Beach and Beach Boxes

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HDR Photography Example 09 – Toxicity

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HDR Photography Example 10 – Countryside HDR Collection on Behance

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HDR Photography Example 11 – Countryside HDR Collection on Behance

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HDR Photography Example 12 – Baler, Aurora, Philippines

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HDR Photography Example 13 – Milan Train Station

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HDR Photography Example 14 – Belleville Waterfront HDR

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HDR Photography Example 15 – Wet Bike

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HDR Photography Example 16 – Early morning on the river Seine

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HDR Photography Example 17 – Let there be light

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HDR Photography Example 18 -Aurorus Reflectus Colosseo

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HDR Photography Example 19 – Parliament House Canberra

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HDR Photography Example 2o- Real Madrid CF Stadium HDR

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#21 – Ferris Wheel Long Exposure in HDR

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#22 – I have reached the end of the world

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#23 – Isla de Tarifa y las dunas a la derecha

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#24 – Sun kisses Mountain

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#25 – Barcelona sunset

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#26 – Adrift

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#27 – The Eye

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#28 – Life Belt

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#29 – Paris – La Villette

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#30 – Friendly Tractor

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