A World in HDR

by Trey Ratcliff

High dynamic range (HDR) photography lets you capture the myriad colors and levels of light that you can see in the real world, and the results are amazing photographs that run the gamut from super real to surreal. Explore this fantastic realm of photography through the unique vision of renowned travel photographer Trey Ratcliff. In this book, Trey shares his phenomenal HDR photographs as well as all the backstory on the adventurous circumstances of their origin. He also reveals the techniques he used to get the final shot. The breathtaking images gracing these pages and the author’s real-world advice for capturing and manipulating images will inspire you to create your own HDR magic. So Trey also includes his simple and straightforward tutorial that teaches you everything you need to know to make your own HDR photographs, whether you’re a beginner, amateur, or professional. A unique blend of practical and inspirational, this book features

Genres: Photography

210 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Trey Ratcliff is an artist on a somewhat quixotic mission to help spread consciousness and mindfulness to the world through photography and creativity. Running the #1 travel
photography blog in the world, StuckInCustoms.com, has taken him to all seven continents over the past decade. Google has tracked more than 140 billion views of his photos, all while he’s been building a social media presence with over 5 million (170K on Instagram).

Chris Anderson, curator of the TED conference, called Ratcliff a “pioneer" of the now ubiquitous genre of high-dynamic-range photography. Ratcliff’s photograph, Fourth on Lake Austin, was the first HDR photograph to hang in the Smithsonian Museum. Subsequently, sales of his large-format, limited edition prints to fine art collectors worldwide have grown into a multimillion-dollar business. In 2012, Ratcliff moved his photography business to Queenstown, New Zealand (before it became a trendy doomsday contingency plan). He lives there with his wife, three children, and their dog, Blueberry.

To learn more about Trey, visit www.StuckInCustoms.com/Trey-Ratcliff

Reviews

[Jim]

I was fortunate to attend Trey's first HDR workshop and he handed me an autographed copy of his book. I can't think of a more complete guide into HDR and also includes Trey's procedures to further improve captured images.

[Tammy Conatser]

I don't pretend to know anything about photography aside from knowing these photographs in the book are breathtakingly beautiful and he has such talent. I want them all up on my walls they are that deep.

[Ninajansen]

Excellent book about hdr, with lots of pretty pictures and many technical tips.

[Joy]

Lots and lots of wonderful pictures!

[Shirley]

Amazing photos but the technical info is a bit light.

[Rachel]

Gorgeous and inspiring.

[Pbvravi]

Good primer on HDR...