HDR

[molucca]

HDR is normally done with variable exposures. In this case I set the camera and made shots as the illumination changed. The sun only hits the carving for about five minutes as the sun position changes. Other wise the carving is in the shade. I used a tripod to ensure pixel alignment. I used three images for the HDR process.
Then a little variation in Xara.

Rich

[jon404]

Well, you are doing it the right way. But that's hard. Tripod, ouch! You can fake it, though. Check out Oloneo Photoengine... fully variable HDR effects, tone mapping, detail strength, and selective color saturation and luminance controls. Works on any JPG, as well as RAW files. You don't need to take the three pictures; one will do, no need for the tripod.

Also, new Photo & Graphic Designer 9 has a Fake HDR control, under Photo Tool > FX. It's not bad for a quick fix, like bumping up shadow detail a little. P&GD 9 is scary good for an art program under US $70. Amazing value for the money!