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A Simple Photography Blog - Blogger Template

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digital photography magazine on September 2nd, 2010

hdr photography secrets for digital photographers Rick Sammons HDR Secrets for Digital Photographers [Paperback] photos

Top photographer Rick Sammon shares his greatest HDR tips and tricks

High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is a process in which a photographer shoots multiple shots of the same subject at varying exposure settings and then “stitches” the images together with photo-editing software into a single photo that presents sharper color and focus than a single image. World-renowned digital photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon reveals his most amazing HDR tips, tricks, and techniques for creating the best possible HDR images.

Packed with more than 150 of Sammon’s stunning full-color photos and more than 200 techniques, this invaluable guide inspires and motivates you to capture and edit your own unique still-life images.

  • World-renowned digital photographer and Canon Explore of Light Rick Sammon reveals a wealth of unparalleled High Dynamic Range (HDR) tips, tricks, and techniques
  • Inspires both amateur and experienced photographers to boost their creativity, and improve the quality of their images in the digital darkroom
  • Features more than 150 beautiful images from Sammon’s own portfolio as well as more than 200 tips and tricks for shooting and editing HDR images

HDR Secrets for Digital Photographers unveils an abundance of tips and tricks that will help you make your good HDR photos great.

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Top Ten HDR Photography Tips
Amazon-exclusive content from author Rick Sammon

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If you’re new to HDR, here are my top ten tips for capturing the best HDR photographs.

1) When capturing an HDR image, you should shoot at least 3 exposures. My suggestion is to shoot: 0 EV, +2 EV and -2EV

2) Keep the aperture constant between all captures.

3) Use a cable release or self-timer.

4) Use Photomatix to process your images.

5) In Photomatix, adjust the White Point slider first – to preserve the highlights.

6) When processing in Photomatix, make sure the highlights are not washed out and the shadows are not blocked up.

7) After Photomatix, increase sharpness and contrast in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.

8) Try a touch of Topaz Adjust on your HDR images to add an artistic touch.

9) If you have an old JPEG file that you’d like to transform into an HDR-style image, try Topaz Adjust to create a pseudo HDR image.

10) And in my opinion the most important tip is to be creative and have fun with HDR.

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digital photography magazine on September 2nd, 2010

model in red dress French Fine Art Photographer Based in Fleetwood   Jerome Aoustin photos

montage photo French Fine Art Photographer Based in Fleetwood   Jerome Aoustin photos

French Fine Art Photographer Based in Fleetwood – Jerome Aoustin

“…I was fortunate to have parents who loved traveling, especially off the beaten path. From the Alps to the Carpathians, islands and volcanoes, I have seen many wonders, now cherished memories. However, it is not until 2002 – when I picked up a digital camera – that I started recording these memories on a medium other than my visual cortex. It probably won’t come as a surprise that my subjects of predilections are natural landscapes. Simply enjoying the calm and serenity of my surroundings, I will gladly sit in the same spot for hours… sometimes just to get the right shot.

2002 is also the year that I first visited New York City. I was doing an internship there in order to complete my Masters degree in technology and…”

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digital photography magazine on September 1st, 2010

interesting nyc photos Interesting NYC   photographer Patrick Tully photos

InterestingNYC.com is a photo blog dedicated to documenting Interesting Places and Ideas to Photograph In New York City. The blog features Street Photography, Interesting NYC Characters, and Urban Landscapes.

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digital photography magazine on September 1st, 2010

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digital photography magazine on September 1st, 2010

on the way to laminai Picture Belize by photographer AJ Baxter photos

wild tarantula photos Picture Belize by photographer AJ Baxter photos

“AJ Baxter is an amateur photographer residing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The images in this blog were captured & created by him during his on-going journeys to Belize, Central America.”

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