Photography: HDR

High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging is a technique to overcome the basic limitations of most modern cameras, their limited dynamic range. By combining succesive shots that capture different brightness details of the same object, each pixel can be extended to store 32 bits of information as opposed to the regular 8 bits or 16 bits. By filtering the stored information accordingly, very interesting and unusual results can be obtained, which are controlled from the photographer/artist.

I love HDR photography because it is what the impressionism movement was for painting in the 19th century. Instead of trying to accurately record and show the content, it can express the feelings and impressions you would get if you were present at that place at that moment in time. These are the properties I try to reveal in the way I modify the photographs.

View of two parked bikes in London's Soho district. Small stores visible in the background and some ghostly figures of people walking.

Indoor view of the remodeled 12th century Eilean Donan Castle. Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland.

Reflected sunset in the glass front of the Museum of Anthropology. Vancouver, Canada.

Sunset view of the Inukshuk at the park. Vancouver, Canada.

Orange-lit clouds at dusk, in front of a flowery park. Vancouver, Canada.

Sun piercing through the clouds in Southbank. London, UK.

The most famous clock in the world. London, UK.

Pink and orange sunset colors. Kavala, Greece.

The city's skyline in the afternoon sunlight, moments before sunset. London, UK.

A colorful bathroom. Lamia, Greece.

Old building in the Southbank. London, UK.