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Like any style of photography art there is a certain element to creating a High Dynamic range photo (HDR photo) which offers the great wow factor. A superb HDR image is immediately jaw-dropping, with the viewer taken aback by the dramatic scenes of storms, wind blowing, sun poking through clouds or perhaps a vintage car, grass growing through it's instruments, left to wither away in a lonely paddock marred by rust and cobwebs.

HDR photography is a fantastic way of uncovering the drama of these surreal situations however only if done correctly. One merely needs to enter a HDR group on Flickr to see how many photographers are yet to understand the difference between a great HDR photo and a terrible one. Unfortunately, nine times out of ten, if the photo isn't great then it is consequentially terrible, this is the nature of HDR imagery.

The only way to truly understand which scenario will form a dramatic image in HDR is by gathering sufficient experience and this can be a daunting task. Therefore I would like to share some of my favourite tips to assist amateur HDR photographers and point them in the right direction.

1) Use a tripod

Although most HDR software offers features for image alignment it is not even close to the alignment you would achieve simply by using a tripod to take your photos of different contrast. This is by far the most import aspect of your image.

2) Use a camera timer or shutter remote

Just a slight bump to the tripod can create a fuzzy image which is impossible to fix in Photoshop.

3) Shoot in RAW

Often people shoot their HDR images in jpeg format, a compressed format which loses much of the data from your original photo. Sure, they may look similar to the human eye however when merging your three images this invisible data that had been lost during compression could have been used by your HDR software to create more vivid colours, a sharper image, less noise and the list goes on.

4) Weather conditions

Believe it or not, a bright blue sky on a sunny day is not the best day to go shooting in HDR. The best and most dramatic HDR images which I have seen have been taken shortly after storms, at sunrise or sunset. Often if your shooting into a blue sky then shining halos will appear around your subjects, this is a common curse of HDR. Try being inventive, if it's raining then have your gear ready to pop outside once it stops, or try waking up early to shoot the sun rising over a reflective building. When shooting trees be careful of leaves blowing around in the wind, causing them to un-align.

5) Don't delay due to location

HDR is fantastic as it can create something artistic from seemingly nothing. Whether you live in the countryside or downtown, you should be able to find a subject for your photo, regardless of whether it's an animal, vehicle (I have seen many great photos of tractors), people working in a restaurant or a your every-day office building.

I hope that these pointers assist you, the budding HDR photographer, with your future endeavours. My next article will be 5 tips for post-processing HDR photos that make you say wow!

Written by John Safran, HDR Photographer

To be of further assistance, free HDR software is available or if you would rather a more powerful version producing faster, better results then visit HDRGuru who offers a 15% off coupon code to the worlds #1 selling HDR software, Photomatix.

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Heavy Duty Timer: HY $11.04 Control Wizard Heavy Duty Timer. 120-volt dual outlet with ON/OFF switch. The Red ON/OFF switch disengages the timer from the outlets (down position). The outlets will give constant power to equipment when the ON/OFF switch is disengaged or in the OFF/down position. It has 96 ON/OFF settings with an AM/PM dial. Simply push down a tripper for 15 minutes of ON time. Maximum total draw is 15 amps. Made for metal halide/HPS lighting and hydroponic pumps and blowers. The easiest timer I have ever used!Please note that the Red ON/OFF switch disengages the timer from the outlets letting the outlets have constant power just like you plugged into a standard home wall outlet (down position). ON (up position) engages the timer mechanism allowing you to time equipment.

Chronometric Sequential Timer: J $233.75 The CST-1 has solved the age old problem of accurate short cycle timing. The only unit of its kind designed specifically for the control of grow systems. Easy to set and operate. Solid state time counter with adjustable frequency and duration. The CST-1 function timer has many uses and only a few of them include: fogging or misting, spray stakes or drip system timing, air pumps, CO2 equipment and intake \ exhaust fan control.

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Lap Track Timer $94.29 The FINIS Lap Track does exactly that, acts as an underwater lap counter and timer - a swimmer's own personal pace clock! The clear 6" by 6" display allows a swimmer to keep track of split times, calories burned, and of course, number of laps, all while continuously swimming.The Lap Track fits on most all pool decks as there are various ways of which the unit can be mounted. Included with the packaging is all the necessary set-up equipment: 2 pairs of suction cups (for different sizes tiles), an attachable platform with extenders for use in pools that aren't tiled, and a carrying bag that doubles as a water weight to stabilize the base of the extenders. The Lap Track comes ready-to-use with 2 AAA batteries and no need for additional operating equipment purchases.Lap Track Function Overview:The daily Clock portion of the unit has every basic function one can ask for in a timing device, including but not limited to: display of the day, date, and time (in 2 differing time zones), as well as up to three daily alarms. The Lap Timer function is packed full of information - the number of laps completed, total time elapsed, as well as the completion time of the most recent lap. When using the Lap Counter function, the swimmer can either set a fixed number of desired laps or set the laps to zero and count up (50 laps of which can be stored). If the Lap Track is programmed to count down from the desired figure, the timer will stop when the pre-set laps are completed. Also the Lap Chrono function has the ability to record lap splits and produce calories burned estimates. As one swims, the unit will count time, distance, and compare lap times for up to 50 laps - a "lap" being two lengths of the pool (down and then back to the same side of the pool where the Lap Track is located). The user personalizes the unit to achieve this date by simply entering their weight and total lap distance... the Lap Track does the rest! Features & Benefits:Completely Waterproof Design: Can be completely submerged for quick visibility and easy counting. Multi-Programmable Functions: Allows you to count laps, track splits, go for distance, or simply swim until the timer is up. Each function provides a very personalized workout. Calorie and Distance Tracker: Simply enter your weight and pool length and the unit will record the total distance you have swum and how many estimated calories you burned along the way! Tap Face of Unit to Track Data: Press the largest button possible.

Repeat Cycle Timer: J $161.46 The Cyclestat 4P is perfect for plant zone environments, reptile habitats or any other application requiring automatic short cycle switching. No programming required. Easy to set and operate. Microprocessor time counter with adjustable frequency and duration. The Cyclestat 4P timer has many uses. Only a few of them include: fogging or misting, spray stakes or drip system timing, air pumps, CO2 equipment and intake or exhaust fan control. The Cyclestat may be set for interval and cycle of timed events. Interval is the time between ''ON'' cycles. The interval knob may be set from 5 minutes to 8 hours. Set this for desired time between functions. Cycle is the length of time that a specific function or condition must be maintained. Cycle may be set from 5 seconds to 30 minutes.

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Timer $10 This is a stopwatch application. It features big numbers for easy reading outdoors. Also the four latest lap times are shown on the screen. Start timer by pressing Play-symbol. Stop timer by pressing Stop-symbol. Record a lap time by pressing Lap-symbol. Exit application by pressing Exit-symbol. View info by pressing Info-symbol.

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