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.

Balanced Rock In Arches At SunsetSunset photography session from Balanced Rock at Arches National Park. Rising 128 feet in the air, a massive 3.5 ton sandstone boulder sits aloft a pedestal of mudstone. The Southern Utah sky graces the background in this landscape photo taken near Moab.
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Stock Image #20170221-190757

Drone Image Of The Crystal MillThe Crystal Mill drone image of the precariously placed structure, adjacent Crystal River, waterfall, natural pool, and surrounding mountain forest. For old west photography, this ancient hydraulic powerhouse is a Colorado treasure. Captured near Marble, CO.
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Stock Image #20180325-074730

Dramatic Picture Of The Crystal MillThe Crystal Mill is set dangerously upon this rocky outcropping. Next to this old structure from days past, the Crystal River flows and falls into a blue green pool. With autumn leaves on the surrounding aspens, the rustic charm of this log building is featured beautifully. Seen on our Colorado Fall Colors Photo Tour.
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Stock Image #20170928-165604

False Kiva Of Canyonlands National ParkHidden by a very steep and winding trail, this archeological site is well worth the effort it takes to find it. Located off the map in Canyonlands National Park in Utah, it is well protected and only available to those who seek it out. A prime example of ancient Puebloen ruins, this magical place located the middle of a sheer cliff face shows the heartiness of its ancient settlers. Although it appears to be a Kiva, researchers actually have found traces of the ancient peoples using it as a residence.
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Stock Image #20100520-171145

Famous Skógafoss Waterfall Image With DroneOne of Iceland's many attractions, this waterfall image of the Skógafoss is quite impressive. Looking closely we see a person walking on the path to the falls. This puts the enormous size and power of this water feature in perspective. Outdoor image from our Iceland photo tour.
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Stock Image #20160905-035712

Old West Photography Of The Crystal MillOld West photography of Colorado like it used to be. The Crystal Mill is a highly prized site to photographers and adventurers alike. Seen here with a mountainous backdrop and framed by aspens in autumn colors, the rushing waterfall once powered this mill. Image taken during our Colorado Fall Colors Photo Workshop.
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Stock Image #20170928-165357

Peggys Point Light Of Nova ScotiaA blood red sunset illuminates the sky behind Peggy's Point Light. This sunset appears so vibrant due to the combination of perfect cloud cover and the reflective ocean surface. The water behind Peggy's Point Light reflects the red sun, and the clouds in the sky catch the light, giving this image its character. The color palette of the sky matches the red topper on Peggy's Point Light.
Located on the scenic Lighthouse Trail in Nova Scotia, Peggy's Point Light is a favorite tourist attraction for those visiting Halifax. Although only built in 1914, this lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouses in Canada. Here we witnessed a rare but spectacular sunset lighting up the entire sky behind the lighthouse.
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Located on the scenic Lighthouse Trail in Nova Scotia, Peggy's Point Light is a favorite tourist attraction for those visiting Halifax. Although only built in 1914, this lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouses in Canada. Here we witnessed a rare but spectacular sunset lighting up the entire sky behind the lighthouse.
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Sailors Delight At Peggys CoveThere is an old saying "Red sky at night, sailor's delight, red sky in morning, sailor's warning." We had the delight of seeing this gorgeous red sunset over Peggy's Cove from shore, so we didn't have to worry about the veracity of the old rhyme.
Peggy's Point Light can be seen in the foreground of the photo. This iconic lighthouse helped guide sailors into Peggy's Cove for over 150 years.
Peggy's Cove is located on the Eastern coast of St. Margarets Bay, Nova Scotia.
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Peggy's Point Light can be seen in the foreground of the photo. This iconic lighthouse helped guide sailors into Peggy's Cove for over 150 years.
Peggy's Cove is located on the Eastern coast of St. Margarets Bay, Nova Scotia.
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Fallen Roof Ruin In UtahTucked under the rock, the Fallen Roof ruins is an ancient architectural feature that was crafted with the natural stone landscape. The iron oxide levels in the sandstone give it that iconic reddish rock appearance. Nature image taken at Bears Ears National Monument.
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Stock Image #20170220-123651

Roof On Fire Cliff DwellingCloseup of the House on Fire cliff dwelling in Bears Ears National Monument. The fire effect is caused by the play of light on the rock strata and contours. The ruins were built into a rocky overhang about 1,000 years old. Landscape picture taken near Cedar Mesa in Southern Utah.
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Stock Image #20170225-140324

Rose Blanche Lighthouse Of NewfoundlandThis foggy lighthouse is the Rose Blanche Light in Canada. The Rose Blanche Lighthouse was built in 1873. Its age shows in its quaint construction. Some sailors and locals complained that the granite construction of the lighthouse caused it to bend into the fog, so the sides facing the ocean were painted with red and white stripes, which cannot be seen form this angle. The foggy lighthouse is somewhat hard to see though— it is understandable why the stripes had to be painted on.
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Stock Image #20110723-124416

Sunrise Over The Alaskan Coastal RangeA glorious sunrise, photographed near Haines, Alaska. The sky over the Coast Mountains turns a fiery mix of colors every morning.
These mountains are part of an unbroken chain along the northern Pacific coast. They run from Alaska through the Yukon and British Columbia, all the way down to the border with Washington State.
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These mountains are part of an unbroken chain along the northern Pacific coast. They run from Alaska through the Yukon and British Columbia, all the way down to the border with Washington State.
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Sunset Behind The Portland Breakwater LightA gorgeous sunset casts an ethereal glow over Portland, Maine. The Portland Breakwater Light can be seen in the foreground. This stout little light is sometimes referred to as the "Bug Light."
The Portland Breakwater Light is often the site of spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The Portland Breakwater Light has been made obsolete by recent advances in navigation and landscaping, but the light is a local tourist attraction. A nearby park is a popular tourist attraction.
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The Portland Breakwater Light is often the site of spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The Portland Breakwater Light has been made obsolete by recent advances in navigation and landscaping, but the light is a local tourist attraction. A nearby park is a popular tourist attraction.
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Fallen Roof Ruin LandscapeThe near perfectly preserved Fallen Roof ruins at Bears Ears National Monument. Seen are the unique rock strata of this land. Over the course of 300 million years, ancient seas evaporated and re-formed 29 times, painting and carving this area. Landscape picture shot near Moab, Utah.
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Stock Image #20170220-125509

Old Cabin With Mountains In The WindowOne of our favorite hikes in the central mountains of Colorado is the Mayflower Gulch Trail just north of Leadville, Colorado. Its a gentle climb that starts just off Highway 91 and winds about 2 miles back into the abandoned Old Boston Mine. At an altitude of almost 11,000 feet, the air is thin, but the views are spectacular. Here we are inside one of the old cabins and looking towards beautiful Fletcher mountain in the Tenmile Range of the White River National Forest.
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Stock Image #20090809-131843

Lighthouse Picture Of Dyrhólaey In Iceland By DroneDyrhólaey lighthouse picture shot on Iceland photo tour. An enchanting image capturing the whimsy of this land. Shaped like a castle tower, this lighthouse oversees the misty coast, as the rugged landscape dissolves in the background.
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Stock Image #20160906-074630
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