HDR Pictures
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. A camera’s dynamic range is the minimum and maximum amount of light it can register at one time. HDR photos layer several pictures on top of each other to increase the dynamic range, resulting in vivid, high-definition images. HDR photos are perfect for ruins, lighthouses, mountain landscapes, sunrises, sunsets, and other subjects that demand to be seen in detail. All photos in our HDR gallery are available as stock photos or prints.
Chilkoot Lake Near Haines AlaskaJust after sunrise, Chilkoot Lake was as still as a mirror. I snapped this photograph after noticing how perfectly the water reflected the landscape and the clouds.
The name “Chilkoot” means “Big Fish” in the language of the native Tlingit people.
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The name “Chilkoot” means “Big Fish” in the language of the native Tlingit people.
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Crystal Mill In Marble ColoradoThe remains of Crystal Mill are a great reminder of Colorado's mining history. The mill rises majestically over the Crystal River and provides a great photo opportunity during the wonderful Aspen fall colors. It is located on a very rough four-wheel-drive road and can be accessed through either Marble or Crested Butte. Plan on hiking at least a little as the drive is very dangerous and the sections after Lizard Lake get very narrow and windy as you progress towards the old ruins.
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Heceta Head Light At SunsetHeceta Head Lighthouse at sunset. This photo was taken by from the air to gain a unique perspective of this beautiful setting.
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Mount Sneffels With Golden AspensMount Sneffels, one of the Colorado 14ers, surrounded by a sea of golden aspens during fall.
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Old West Colorado Photography The Crystal MillA visually appealing picture of The Crystal Mill from our Colorado photography sessions. Harking back to days long gone and reminiscent of how it used to be, this old structure lingers. Set in the Colorado high country among the mountains and aspen filled forests, this log constructed building is mesmerizing. Perilously perched on a rock cliff, it once harnessed the power of the Crystal River flowing next door. Autumn in Colorado is stunning, and we make our way to this off grid location during our Fall Colors photo tour. Nearby is the ghost town of Crystal, and this mill is just one of the many remnants from the Old West.
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Portland Head Light With Breaking WavesThe Portland Head Light on Cape Elizabeth helps guide ships into this treacherous harbor. The breaking waves around the cape look blurry in this shot due to a slightly longer-than-normal exposure time on the Nikon camera used to capture this picture of a lighthouse.
The Portland Head Light is one of Maine's most iconic lighthouses, and was featured in the U.S. State Quarter program to represent Maine.
Another lighthouse can be seen in the distance, across the bay. This notorious, shallow water has no doubt been the grave of many an early mariner.
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The Portland Head Light is one of Maine's most iconic lighthouses, and was featured in the U.S. State Quarter program to represent Maine.
Another lighthouse can be seen in the distance, across the bay. This notorious, shallow water has no doubt been the grave of many an early mariner.
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Seljalandsfoss At Sunset In IcelandThe Seljalandsfoss waterfall in Iceland. There was controversy over building an info centre near the waterfall because it would spoil the view and interrupt the natural look of the area.
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Snowy Delicate Arch At SunsetThough it is rare to have snow in Moab, after a big storm Delicate Arch stands covered in fresh powder. With the sunset in the backdrop, this monumental nature image shows the grandeur of Utah.
Winter at Arches National Park adds to the scene of this beautiful stone monument found there. At a towering 60 feet tall, this natural freestanding arch has a 46 foot high, 32 foot wide opening for light.
This landmark formed over millions of years by weathering and erosion is also called "Cowboy's Chap's," "Old Maid's Bloomers," and "Salt Wash Arch." Actually, this delicately slender arch is made mainly of porous Entrada Sandstone. The colorful reds of the stone is from the iron oxide levels in the rock strata.
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Winter at Arches National Park adds to the scene of this beautiful stone monument found there. At a towering 60 feet tall, this natural freestanding arch has a 46 foot high, 32 foot wide opening for light.
This landmark formed over millions of years by weathering and erosion is also called "Cowboy's Chap's," "Old Maid's Bloomers," and "Salt Wash Arch." Actually, this delicately slender arch is made mainly of porous Entrada Sandstone. The colorful reds of the stone is from the iron oxide levels in the rock strata.
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Sunrise Over Fort Seward Haines AlaskaWhile in Alaska photographing Bald Eagles, I have the opportunity to capture stunning moments such as this one where the sun is rising over the historic Fort Seward in Haines, Alaska.
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Sunset On Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse In Acadia National ParkThe sun sets over the cliff side Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse in Acadia National Park. The sunset casts the sky in a beautiful gradient of blue and red, throwing light onto the rocky shore below the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.
The Bass Harbor Head lighthouse was built in 1858. The Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is made out of brick and is colloquially known as the Bar Harbor Lighthouse. Like almost all lighthouses today, the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is now automated.
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The Bass Harbor Head lighthouse was built in 1858. The Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is made out of brick and is colloquially known as the Bar Harbor Lighthouse. Like almost all lighthouses today, the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is now automated.
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Sunset Over Turf Roofed Church In IcelandPhotograph of a sunset over the Hof Church in Iceland. Dating back to 1884, Hof is the newest turf-roofed church in the country, and the only one to still have an active congregation.
Turf buildings provided Icelanders with an early form of heating. The church is sunk partly into the ground and covered with earth and grass, insulating it from the cold on both sides.
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Turf buildings provided Icelanders with an early form of heating. The church is sunk partly into the ground and covered with earth and grass, insulating it from the cold on both sides.
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Abandoned CarThis abandoned car was once used to haul freshly caught fish from Silver Salmon Creek near Lake Clark, Alaska.
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Anasazi Cliff Dwelling With Red Rock.High atop a spire in Southern Utah, this Anasazi cliff dwelling is a great example of the ruins that are preserved in this amazing area.
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Bar Harbor Lighthouse In Acadia MaineThe Bar Harbor Lighthouse seen against a beautiful pastel sunset.
The Bar Harbor Lighthouse is also known by the name Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. This is because the light is one of the main landmarks in the small village of Bass Harbor.
This old lighthouse was built in 1858, and is located along the rocky shoreline of Acadia National Park, Maine. The Bar Harbor Lighthouse Keeper's house is currently occupied by a U.S. Coast Guard member and their family.
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The Bar Harbor Lighthouse is also known by the name Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. This is because the light is one of the main landmarks in the small village of Bass Harbor.
This old lighthouse was built in 1858, and is located along the rocky shoreline of Acadia National Park, Maine. The Bar Harbor Lighthouse Keeper's house is currently occupied by a U.S. Coast Guard member and their family.
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Haifoss Waterfall In IcelandHaifoss Waterfall in Iceland
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House On Fire Cliff DwellingAt nearly 6,000 feet elevation, the ancient ruins known as House on Fire grace the desert landscape. These Anasazi structures are at least 700 - 1200 years old. From this morning picture, you can see why it gets its name with the flame-like appearance of the rock shape and color. Photo from Bears Ears National Monument.
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House On Fire LandscapeIn the South Fork of Mule Canyon you can find the House on Fire ruins of the Ancestral Puebloans. These cliff structures are one of the hundreds (thousands?) of prehistoric archaeological sites found at Bears Ears National Monument. Seen here, the balance of wide open blue skies and red stony dwellings.
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Last Dollar SunsetA split rail fence during a firery sunset on the Last Dollar road outside of Ridgway Colorado.
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Mesa Arch At SunriseNo trip to Moab Utah should be without a visit to the iconic Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park.
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Mystical Iceland Photography Of Eystrahorn MountainA meditative image from our Iceland photography collection. This is the stuff dreams and mystical tales are made of! From the rugged mountain peaks to the soft fields leading in to the gentle blue sea, the textures in this photo are absolutely incredible.
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Seljalandsfoss Sunset In IcelandSeljalandsfoss waterfall on the South coast in Iceland is one of the most popular waterfalls in Iceland. The water falls 197 feet as the Seljalands River pours over the rockly cliff. Visitors are able to walk behind the waterfall to gain a unique perspective.
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Sunset Over Ocean At Peggys Cove CanadaPeggy's Point Lighthouse stands proudly in front of a gorgeous sunset over the ocean here at Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia, Canada. This small lighthouse is located along the borders of Margaret's Bay, near Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The small town near this lighthouse has a population of 40.
Coastal sunsets over the ocean are amazing things to watch. The color and reflectivity of the water will often supercharge the colors in the sky, resulting in incredibly vibrant sunsets which fill the whole sky.
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Coastal sunsets over the ocean are amazing things to watch. The color and reflectivity of the water will often supercharge the colors in the sky, resulting in incredibly vibrant sunsets which fill the whole sky.
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Turf Roof Church In IcelandA turf roof church in the Southern region of Iceland. This is a traditional Scandinavian type of green roof covered with sod.
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Arches National ParkAn old juniper tree shows the rugged climate in Arches National Park, Utah.
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Beautiful Alaskan SunriseA fiery sunrise over Lynn Canal and the Alaskan Coastal Range.
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Chimney Rock At SunsetChimney Rock towers over the vibrant aspen field at sunset.
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Galapagos Islands Land IguanaA close up photo of a Galápagos land iguana, showing off its colorful scales and long, powerful claws. Land iguanas can live for up to 50 years, and this one definitely looks like it has some stories to tell.
The Galápagos land iguana’s population dropped alarmingly on some islands due to introduced predators like dogs. However, the tireless efforts of the Charles Darwin Research Station led to thousands of captive-bred land iguanas being introduced to the wild in 2019.
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The Galápagos land iguana’s population dropped alarmingly on some islands due to introduced predators like dogs. However, the tireless efforts of the Charles Darwin Research Station led to thousands of captive-bred land iguanas being introduced to the wild in 2019.
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Iceland Airplane WreckageOn the black sand beaches of Iceland lay this United States Navy Douglas Super DC-3 airplane that was forced to land on the beach in 1973. All the crew members survived the crash, and the wreckage has become a destination for photographers.
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Old Building Photography The Crystal MillThe Crystal Mill, as shown from a drone's perspective, in this sensational old building photography session. As the mountain background drops, we see the the mill clutching the rocks for a foothold. The aspen trees are in autumn colors as the Crystal River falls into a gentle pool. Colorado photography at its finest as we capture the remains of the Wild West.
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Skógafoss Waterfall In Iceland From AboveThe Skógafoss waterfall photographed from above on a grassy perch.
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Sunset At Cathedral Peaks In AlaskaCathedral Mountain rises over the Chilkat River near Haines, Alaska. At sunset, the sun’s rays shone over the mountain, creating this beautiful scene.
It’s not clear where the name of the mountain comes from, but it wouldn’t be surprising to learn that an early explorer saw this same sunset and thought of the light through a cathedral’s stained glass.
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It’s not clear where the name of the mountain comes from, but it wouldn’t be surprising to learn that an early explorer saw this same sunset and thought of the light through a cathedral’s stained glass.
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Sunset Behind Peggy’s Point Lighthouse In Nova ScotiaThe octagonal shape of Peggy's Cove's lighthouse is one of the most recognizable lighthouses in the world. The lighthouse is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Nova Scotia, and is photographed by many people every year.
In this image, the setting sun behind Peggy's Point provides a glorious backdrop to highlight the unique rocky coastline of Nova Scotia. The water stretches almost to the horizon, allowing this beautiful red, yellow and orange sunset to fill the sky with its color.
The Peggy's Point Light is still operated by the Canadian Coast Guard to assist mariners. The waves in Peggy's Cove are extremely hazardous and unpredictable, occasionally claiming the lives of sightseers on the shore.
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In this image, the setting sun behind Peggy's Point provides a glorious backdrop to highlight the unique rocky coastline of Nova Scotia. The water stretches almost to the horizon, allowing this beautiful red, yellow and orange sunset to fill the sky with its color.
The Peggy's Point Light is still operated by the Canadian Coast Guard to assist mariners. The waves in Peggy's Cove are extremely hazardous and unpredictable, occasionally claiming the lives of sightseers on the shore.
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Terrible Tilly Tillamook Rock LightTillamook Rock Light, also know as Terrible Tilly, is 2 miles off the Oregon Coast
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Waterfall In Iceland FlowingA waterfall in Iceland that is invisible until you’re very close to it. This picture clearly shows the path that lets you walk behind the falls in summer.
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Yankee Girl Mine During Fall ColorsThe Yankee Girl mine high atop Red Mountain pass during the fall foliage in Colorado.
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Alaskan Mountains Reflected In Chilkoot LakeA once in a lifetime photo: snow-capped mountains of the Alaskan Coastal Range reflected in the still waters of Chilkoot Lake. Near Haines, Alaska.
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Anasazi Cliff DwellingA difficult backcountry hike is rewarded by being able to enjoy this beautiful Anasazi cliff dwelling in Bears ear national monument.
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Anasazi Ruins Of UtahDeep in the Utah backcountry this ancient two story Anasazi ruin is perched until a cliff.
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Juniper Tree At White RimThe White Rim outside of Moab utah at sunset with a juniper tree growing in the rock.
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Old Car With Family PortraitOutside of the Animas Forks Ghost town was this abandoned car. We piled in and took a little time for a family portrait.
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