HDR

HDR For the Love of Light: Vision From Nine photographers.
by Jim Austin M.A.

PART 1: What is HDR photography? Fire in the Cave: Why High Dynamic Range? How do I Make an HDR Image?

PART 2: Is there art in HDR? A Current Debate: Is HDR true? The Debate Continued: Is HDR real? What Makes HDR artistic? A Linked Glossary and References.

PART 3 : Beauty of B&W High Dynamic Range Photography

This three-part article examines work by nine photographers using high dynamic range HDR photography. First, the remarkable abilities of HDR software to capture light is explored. The unique construction of HDR photographs is briefly explained. Using the work of talented photographers as examples, artistic qualities of the images are considered.

In Part 2, we consider a debate about the varieties of HDR photography and their expression of what is true or natural. A key idea is explored: What is it that makes HDR artistic? The answer leads us to qualities of the photographer. A linked glossary is included to provide web searches and definitions of HDR concepts. Part 3 of the article explores HDR Photography in Black & White.

Read the article and see the images here: http://www.apogeephoto.com/feb2007/jaustin22007_1.shtml