This is my first attempt[1] at an HDR image. HD-what, I hear you ask? HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, and it’s a process that allows a wider range of light and shade than is normally possible in a digital image. It’s generally done by taking three or more pictures of the subject – one at normal exposure, one underexposed and one over exposed. By combining these, you can get some quite interesting images. Some look more real than reality, but many have this slightly strange look that I rather like. I’ve been admiring some work I’ve seen on Flickr, and finally got round to giving it a try today.

HDR St Mary's

This was actually created by taking a single RAW image and converting it three times, each converted file having a different exposure value. More experiments may follow…

Woo hoo! Following his rather good show in December 2005, Rufus Wainwright is coming back in October. This will be the first date of a ten date tour of the country. Details on his official site.

Which reminds me that I really should have got round to reviewing his new album by now. I’ll deal with it soon. Along with all the other stuff I haven’t written.