Shiretoko National Park

I am learning HDR recently. These are my first two HDR pictures generated from 6 AEB pictures I shot in an early morning in Hokkaido, Japan, by using Photomatix Pro 3.1, the most popular photography software for creating High Dynamic Range photos easier.

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range imaging, "is a set of techniques that allows a greater dynamic range of luminances between light and dark areas of a scene than normal digital imaging techniques. The intention of HDRI is to accurately represent the wide range of intensity levels found in real scenes ranging from direct sunlight to shadows."

AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing, an automatic exposure feature available on some more advanced cameras, which allows the camera to take several successive shots with different exposure combinations. Initially, in the age of film photography, this technique was mainly for obtaining the most correct exposure, especially with chrome film because of its small exposure tolerance compared with negative film. Nowadays, in the era of digital photography, it can also be considered as a convenient method to shoot pictures for High Dynamic Range imaging.


Shiretoko National Park/Shiretoko-odan Road, Shari, Hokkaido, Japan
日本の北海道東部斜里郡、知床国立公園 / 知床横断道路
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 1/60 sec, 7.9 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, ±1/3, 16:9, 04:46 7 June 2009


Shiretoko National Park/Shiretoko-odan Road, Shari, Hokkaido, Japan
日本の北海道東部斜里郡、知床国立公園 / 知床横断道路
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 1/100 sec, 7.9 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, ±1/3, 16:9, 04:46 7 June 2009

Otaru Canal at night

A canal in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
日本の北海道、小樽運河
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 8 sec, 7.9 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 18:31 3 June 2009


A canal in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
日本の北海道、小樽運河
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 10 sec, 5.1 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 18:41 3 June 2009


A canal in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
日本の北海道、小樽運河、脇に残る倉庫群
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 13 sec, 5.1 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 18:46 3 June 2009


A canal in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
日本の北海道、小樽運河、脇に残る倉庫群
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 13 sec, 5.1 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 18:48 3 June 2009


A canal in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
日本の北海道、小樽運河、脇に残る倉庫群
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 13 sec, 5.1 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 18:52 3 June 2009

Bird's Nest at night - Part 2

Beijing National Stadium (The Bird's Nest) - East View
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 2.5 sec, 5.9 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 19:58 31 May 2009


Beijing National Stadium (The Bird's Nest) - South East View
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 5 sec, 5.1 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 20:04 31 May 2009


Beijing National Stadium (The Bird's Nest) - South East View
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 6 sec, 5.1 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 20:04 31 May 2009


Beijing National Stadium (The Bird's Nest) - West View
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 13 sec, 7.9 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 21:01 31 May 2009


Beijing National Stadium (The Bird's Nest) - West View
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 1.3 sec, 5.1 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 19:48 1 June 2009


Beijing National Stadium (The Bird's Nest) - West View
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 2 sec, 5.1 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 19:52 1 June 2009


Beijing National Stadium (The Bird's Nest) - West View
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 2.5 sec, 5.1 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 19:54 1 June 2009

Bird's Nest at night - Part 1

Beijing National Stadium (The Bird's Nest) - South View
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 15 sec, 5.1 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 20:21 31 May 2009


Beijing National Stadium (The Bird's Nest) - South View
Leica D-LUX4, F/8.0, 15 sec, 5.1 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 20:25 31 May 2009

The Sydney Life

Sydney CBD view from Broadway
Canon IXUS 50, F/10, 1/200 sec, 17.4 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 16:07 1 Mar 2009


QVB on George at noon
Canon IXUS 50, F/5.6, 1/320 sec, 5.8 mm, ISO 50, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 12:51 2 Mar 2009


Cahill Expressway on Harbour Bridge in peak hours (Desaturated)
Canon IXUS 50, F/2.8, 1/640 sec, 5.8 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 08:37 3 Mar 2009


Intersection of Macquarie Street and Martin Place in peak hours
Canon IXUS 50, F/2.8, 1/125 sec, 5.8 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 08:41 3 Mar 2009


The Clock Tower of Central Station
Canon IXUS 50, F/4.0, 1/160 sec, 12.1 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 19:12 4 Mar 2009


Pedestrians at southeast corner of Hyde Park
Canon IXUS 50, F/2.8, 1/125 sec, 5.8 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 18:43 6 Mar 2009


Pedestrians at the intersection of Liverpool and Pitt Street
Canon IXUS 50, F/2.8, 1/13 sec, 5.8 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 18:49 6 Mar 2009


A vagrant begging at the intersection of Liverpool and Pitt Street
Canon IXUS 50, F/4.9, 1/3 sec, 17.4 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 18:50 6 Mar 2009


People at Town Hall Square
Canon IXUS 50, F/2.8, 1/320 sec, 5.8 mm, ISO 50, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 15:26 19 Mar 2009


Girls at Hyde Park
Canon IXUS 50, F/4.9, 1/4 sec, 17.4 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 17:42 19 Mar 2009


A girl walking in Hyde Park
Canon IXUS 50, F/3.5, 1/10 sec, 10.1 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 17:44 19 Mar 2009


Cafe at UTS Library in Ultimo
Canon IXUS 50, F/4.0, 1/30 sec, 12.1 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 13:24 27 Mar 2009


Chat, Corner Quay Street and Ultimo Road
Canon IXUS 50, F/2.8, 1/50 sec, 5.8 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 13:25 27 Mar 2009


Blake Library (City Campus), Corner Quay Street and Ultimo Road
Canon IXUS 50, F/2.8, 1/30 sec, 5.8 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 13:25 27 Mar 2009


Chat, Corner Quay Street and Ultimo Road (Cropped)
Canon IXUS 50, F/2.8, 1/40 sec, 5.8 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 13:27 27 Mar 2009


A heritage wall, Corner Quay Street and Ultimo Road
Canon IXUS 50, F/2.8, 1/250 sec, 5.8 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 13:27 27 Mar 2009


Ruins of a heritage building, Corner Bathurst and Sussex Street
Canon IXUS 50, F/2.8, 1/200 sec, 5.8 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 18:30 28 Mar 2009


A girl walking on Sussex Street
Canon IXUS 50, F/2.8, 1/10 sec, 5.8 mm, ISO 600, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 18:31 28 Mar 2009

Universal Studios on The Rocks

Leica D-LUX 4, F/4.0, 10 sec, 5.1 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 22:21 19 Mar 2009


Leica D-LUX 4, F/4.0, 10 sec, 5.1 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 16:9, 22:29 19 Mar 2009

Spider at Hyde Park

Leica D-LUX 4, F/2.8, 1/50 sec, 12.8 mm, ISO 80, Pattern Mode, 4:3, 18:04 19 Mar 2009