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How To Create Stunning HDR Photographs


HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, and within photography refers to a process of combining multiple exposures of the same scene to enable the capture of both the darkest and lightest areas of a photograph.

While the human eye is very good at distinguishing between dark and light areas as it looks around, and adjusts the iris accordingly, camera sensors cannot adjust to compensate for an area in a scene that is both too bright (overexposed) and too dark (underexposed) all in one photograph.


Written on Oct 28th, 2008 by Dave Adams

Posted In: Mastering Photography

Mastering Low Light Sports and Action Photography

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Tips on mastering low light sports and action photography, and the importance of shutter speed.

  • Level:Beginner
  • Tools:Camera
  • Time:N/A


In my last post I talked about mastering motorsport photography, and today I’m going to talk about something I touched on in that post, low light photography.

Sometimes you have little or no control over how a subject is lit. Sports is one of those areas of photography where you have no control - if its an outdoors event you are at the mercy of the weather, indoors you are at the mercy of whatever lighting has been provided for the competitors.

Indoor Ice Hockey by KPMPhotography

Mastering Photography - Low Light Photography - Ice Hockey Arena
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In this post I want to focus on the indoor arena, although some of this advice is applicable to outdoor photography when the weather is poor, the light is beginning to fade towards the end of the day, or you are under the cover of trees where the sun cannot penetrate the canopy.
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Written on Oct 27th, 2008 by Dave Adams

Posted In: Mastering Photography

Mastering Motorsport Photography

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Tips on mastering motorsport photography, from camera setup to composition.

  • Level:Beginner
  • Tools:DSLR Camera
  • Time:N/A


Sports photography, and motorsport photography in particular, present the keen photographer with numerous challenges in capturing the perfect moment. From international race circuits to forest rally stages, the world of motorsport is full of potential hazards and pitfalls for the photographer to master.

Unlike many other types of photography, the world of motorsport photography requires the photographer to not only be able to correctly setup the camera, but also be quick thinking and pro-active in their approach to getting the shot.

Subaru Impreza WRC at Goodwood - Bad lighting therefore high ISO

Mastering Motorsport Photography - The Rally Shot
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