HDR Photography Doesn’t Eliminate Shadows

I couldn’t do another Banff title for today’s daily photo.  It’s unusual for me to post 3 images from the same location in 3 days. Obviously it is another expansive view from the top of Sulpher Mountain in Banff, Alberta though.  Other than the wicked view, I wanted to point out something that we need to understand with HDR Photography.

In capturing the entire dynamic range of a scene, many may feel as if you want to eliminate all the shadows and collect the light within them.  This image from Banff should show you that you can still capture the dynamic range of a scene but still have wicked shadows.  The shadows are not completely black, but you can still see them across a beautifully delicious landscape.   Being able to see a bit of the detail within those shadows is awesome.

Beyond the HDR photography technique, isn’t it amazing to see the shadows cast by clouds?  It not something we get to see very often at all.  As my memory serves me, I usually only see that kind of effect whlie in an airplane.  One of the little things to appreciate in life.

I hope you enjoy photo 46 of the Nuwomb 360. Click it and it will expand to a nice size – especially on a large monitor.

HDR Photography in Banff Alberta by Scott Webb

One Response to “HDR Photography Doesn’t Eliminate Shadows”

  1. TJ McDowell@Photographer Education Blog says:

    So I guess you had to be pretty quick firing those shots off for the HDR image since it seems like those clouds would change position pretty quick. Have you had problems with moving targets and HDR?

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