Using temperature changes to add drama to your HDRs

May 25, 13 Using temperature changes to add drama to your HDRs

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Article Written by Jim Nix I have a confession to make – I love the color blue.  I was somewhat aware of that in the past, but as I have gotten further and further into my photography, I find myself looking for blue in various scenes.  I love shooting anything that has to do with water – it’s often blue.  I love a...

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The Best HDR is the One You Are Creating NOW

Apr 04, 13 The Best HDR is the One You Are Creating NOW

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Article Written by Jim Nix I’ll admit it – I am not always confident that what I produce and share is “my best”.  In fact, I know it isn’t.  In other words, I have self doubts about my shots at times.  I frequently second-guess some of my choices in post-processing, wondering if maybe it will get a more favorable...

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Why sunrise is a great time for HDR

Mar 06, 13 Why sunrise is a great time for HDR

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Article Written by Jim Nix I have mentioned many times that I am a fan of shooting at sunrise.  When you ask most photographers about their favorite time of day to shoot, I suspect a majority of the replies will be “sunset”.  Don’t get me wrong – sunset is awesome.  You can definitely get some dramatic light, and despite...

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Why my iPhone is essential to my HDR work

Jan 27, 13 Why my iPhone is essential to my HDR work

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Article Written by Jim Nix (Author’s note: Just to be clear, this is not an iPhone vs. Android piece.  It’s about how this little device has helped me get better at HDR.  Cool?  Cool.  I am on my 3rd iPhone now, and that’s all I know.  Android is great too, from what I hear.) The iPhone is a great tool and has really...

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HDR in the city

Jan 06, 13 HDR in the city

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Article Written by Jim Nix Like many HDR photographers, I would be very happy just staring at and photographing incredible landscapes all day…every day.  I love them, and so does everyone else.  That’s natural.  They can be incredible and inspirational. But unfortunately, I have found that it’s pretty hard to get to the...

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