What is the easiest way to create an HDR photo?

[Jelmar]

So as some of you have heard,I was looking for a DSLR.Last thursday is finally decided to buy one.I've been trying several thing with editing some pictures,but somehow my HDR pictures don't turn out the way I want them to.Any suggestions on how to make this easier with nicer results?

[blondeinred]

bracket shot in aperture value setting and import into photomatix - don't use photoshop for hdr it fully sucks balls. spring for photomatix. oh and use a tripod

[Tech007]

^^^ what she said. The photomatix demo is free. There is a bit of a learning curve and a couple of important steps so allow your self some time.

Also FYI most of the best effects are technically called 'tone mapping' not hdr.

Try this podcast for more info

Podcast Episode: Learning Digital Photography: HDR, Web Links, and some news (Digital SLR | Great Shots | Easy Techniques | Cool Accessories | Creative Ideas from the Canon Blogger

Also check out the trey radcliffe interview in this podcast

This Week in Photography - TWiP Episodes & Show Notes - TWIP Podcast #124 - CES*Wrap-Up

[william]

A lot of HDR is stylized and eye-catching, but unrealistic.

Go easy on the processing or you'll wind up with shots like this one I took of Mammatus Clouds



I prefer shots like these other ones I also took with my beloved $100 Canon SD1000:




or




Much more realistic and fulfilling of the promise of HDR capturing the dynamic range of one's eye.