In simple terms, high dynamic range imaging, or HDR is a range of techniques geared toward representing more contrast in pictures. Non-HDR cameras take pictures at a single exposure level with a limited contrast range. This results in the loss of details in the bright or dark areas of a picture, depending on whether the camera had a high or low exposure setting. HDR compensates for this loss of detail by taking multiple pictures at different exposure levels and intelligently stitched them together so the we eventually arrive at a picture that is representative in both dark and bright areas.
Our image for the HDR theme is a picture taken in Hong Kong. The more I look at this image, the more peacefulness and serenity I feel inside.
This picture is taken at Chi Lin Nunnery and what an experience that little space of earth is, among all those high rise buildings and hustle and bustle of the 21st century. It definitely feels like you have stepped into another world.
They are very strict with photographers and taking pictures in these religious spots, however, monasteries and nunneries have become a little more lenient with regard to this, as it allows for more exposure and more tourists, resulting in more money for the monastery/nunnery. The only objects that you are't allowed to photograph are the actual prayer buddahs and gods.
At first, when looking at this image, we weren't too happy with having the people in the shot, as sometimes we as photographers think that an image without people in a very touristy spot is 1st prize, however, I feel that these two people actually add more to the image. They add perspective and then image becomes a more conceptual one... in my opinion anyway... ;)
Week 12 : HDR Themes
Thoughts and comments always welcome and we would love to hear them on this theme in particular :)
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