about techniques

I use a process based on high dynamic range image processing and tone-mapping to create many of my images.

high dynamic range imaging

I create high dynamic range images by shooting multiple exposures of a scene and combining them. This HDR image is the source for derivative images and panoramas via a process called tone-mapping.

tone-mapping

The process of tone-mapping converts color and luminance to color tones of proportional brightness and then increases local contrast to enhance detail. The effect is to "compress" the dynamic range of an image, enhancing highlight and shadow detail. If over applied, images become "cooked" and no longer bear any resemblance to reality (sometimes this is the objective).

spherical projections

A series of images are stitched together to create an equirectangular projection from which many derivative images are created.

Series of Frames Equirectangular