Sep 27 2007
Mt. Shuksan in the North Cascades
Yesterday I learned a new technique with digital photography that helped me produce this photo for your viewing pleasure. That may sound a little presumptuous, like I am assuming it is something you'd like to "view!" My guess is that you probably think it is a pretty cool shot. What do you think? Let me know if you like it by leaving a comment or dropping me an email.
Anyway, the technique is called "High Dynamic Range." I used to think it was called "high definition" like the high definition televisions. I was wrong. I'm not geeky enough to be able to explain all the differences between these various kinds of technologies but I do know that the image produced above is a composite of 3 photos of the same scene taking in quick sequence and then sandwiched together in a single composite photo. This technique yields a great range of color options and overall more pixels to work with. The range is provided by taking 3 photos with different f-stops of the same shot, thus "range" in the high dynamic range description.
My son pointed me in the direction of this new technique. He actually pushes my photographic skill and comes up with some amazing shots . The shot above was taken when we both took a trip up into the North Cascades last week. Here is his version of the same place with a little different twist. We had a wonderful father/son time and just enjoyed sharing this passion together. Nobody else in the family seems to appreciate our hobby as much.
Have a great week.
3 responses so far
Hi Andy, what a magnificent photo. Didn’t really understand all the technical stuff but it’s an awesome picture. Your photography really rocks as the young people would say. You are quite talented. I look forward to friday’s because of it. Have a great weekend.
great picture… it’s hard to believe you actually took that and that it wasn’t painted or something… but i don’t get why it can’t do it with just 2 pics. why does it need 3?
One tiny little correction – it’s Mt. Shuksan. No C. Other than that, great shot. My grandfather was up there one day when they were doing a photo shoot, and got some pictures with a boat on that lake, which is usually not allowed. Beautiful place to see.