HDR photography, a sensation

HDR photography, a sensation

Exposure
By highlighting a picture is about the way in contrast to control both the dark and light areas are fully subscribed. In the normal analog or digital photography, it is almost impossible to picture in a different light quantities well into view. Everyone knows the disappointing results when you put a picture of a situation that is both inside (with relatively low light) and outside (with relatively high light) plays. Either the part is slightly overexposed, or the dark part is neglected. The camera is simply not in a position equally wide range to include light as our eyes can. Another example is the backlight image, the dark side with flashlight should be clarified, and our eyes both shadow and brightly lit background in detail to observe good.

HDR
Stands for High Dynamic Range, just in Dutch: High Dynamic Range. With this technique it is possible to do nice detailed pictures of subjects by different amounts of light are illuminated. A technique which provide so much inferior to the human eye.

How does it work
For this technique you need a digital SLR. You set the camera to function mostly as bracketing is indicated. The camera shoots with this function at the same time more shots while on the image. Around 3 to 5 shots, but all with different shutter speeds and therefore different exposures. These different images, so that at the same time the same image created, then software to a merged picture. The results of the HDR technique is really wonderful to take. All details are, regardless of differences in exposure, now accurately see. It is even paying attention to the sometimes almost surreal beauty of the picture does not transcend reality.

What equipment is suitable
You need a digital SLR that features a body bracketing (AEB), which can make 3 or 5 shots. This setting is also called Bracket. Not every fabric also uses the name Bracketing for this function. Then you need a program, worth about € 100, -. A good program is widely used and the Photomatix HDR program.

Besides of course a good camera is also a good tripod is necessary. Using a remote control is highly recommended or else the self-timer (timer) of the camera.

Topics for HDR
Static topics are most suitable for this technique. The subject must minimize moving parts. Exceptions can sometimes be made for clouds and water. HDR used in eg the interior of a church can yield great results.