1st Edition
Monochromatic HDR Photography: Shooting and Processing Black & White High Dynamic Range Photos
Extending Dynamic Range
Understanding HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography
In-Camera HDR
Multi-RAW processing
Lightroom
Adobe Camera RAW (ACR)
Shooting HDR Sequences
Auto bracketing
Manual bracketing
Best practices
Automated HDR Software
Nik HDR Efex Pro
Photomatix
Photoshop HDR Pro
Hand-HDR
Black & White in the Digital Era
Understanding the appeal of monochrome
Subject matter that works in black & white
Black & white files are color
Toning
Split toning
Solarization
Common black & white conversion techniques
Best practices in monochromatic conversion
Photoshop B&W Adjustment Layers
Nik Silver Efex Pro
Monochromatic HDR Workflow
Using color information
Best practices
Converting to monochrome with extended dynamic range preservation
Monochrome presets in auto-HDR software
Filters to enhance monochromatic HDR
Case studies and gallery
Specialized Black & White Gear
Monochromatic single-purpose cameras (Monochrom M)
Infrared HDR (IR converted camera)
Notes
Resources
Glossary
Index
Biography
Harold Davis is a legendary photographer and digital artist whose work is widely collected. He is the author of many bestselling photography books, including Photographing Flowers, Photographing Waterdrops, and The Photoshop Darkroom, all published by Focal Press.
Harold has been recognized as a Moab Master for his hand-crafted, fine art prints. His popular workshops are often sold out. You can find out more about Harold and his work at his website, www.photoblog2.com.
