Special Effects, HDR and The Orton Technique Galleries

HDR & Exposure Blended images : High Dynamic Range (HDR) can create incredibly beautiful pictures which blur our sense of the difference between reality and illusion. In graphics HDR imaging is a set of techniques that allow a far greater dynamic range of exposures than normal digital imaging techniques. The intention is to accurately represent the wide range of intensity levels found in real scenes, ranging from direct sunlight to the deepest shadows. I achieved this by modifying these photos with Photomatix Pro for tone-mapping or exposure blending.

HDR & Exposure Blended images

High Dynamic Range (HDR) can create incredibly beautiful pictures which blur our sense of the difference between reality and illusion. In graphics HDR imaging is a set of techniques that allow a far greater dynamic range of exposures than normal digital imaging techniques. The intention is to accurately represent the wide range of intensi ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2009 11:57am PST

Simplified (buzz effect) : The photos in this gallery resemble paintings and drawings with artistic effects. The blurred distinction between photographic realism and art gives these photos a truly unique look.

Simplified (buzz effect)

The photos in this gallery resemble paintings and drawings with artistic effects. The blurred distinction between photographic realism and art gives these photos a truly unique look.

Updated: Nov 22, 2009 11:57am PST

Unusual & eccentric art : This gallery contains something a little different. Most of the photos here were edited in some way to create a more dramatic or colourful appearance, some with special effects.

Unusual & eccentric art

This gallery contains something a little different. Most of the photos here were edited in some way to create a more dramatic or colourful appearance, some with special effects.

Updated: Nov 22, 2009 11:58am PST

Orton Technique : Orton imagery, also called an Orton slide sandwich, is a photography technique which blends two completely different photos of the same scene, resulting in a distinctive mix of high and low detail areas within the same photo. It was originated by photographer Michael Orton.

Orton Technique

Orton imagery, also called an Orton slide sandwich, is a photography technique which blends two completely different photos of the same scene, resulting in a distinctive mix of high and low detail areas within the same photo. It was originated by photographer Michael Orton.

Updated: Nov 22, 2009 10:03am PST