Stuck In Customs - HDR Photography

One of the blogs I look at almost daily is called Stuck In Customs. Hosted by American photographer Trey Radcliff, the blog focuses on his HDR photography shot around the world. Fueled by his pledge to post one HDR photo per day, Trey's blog is part travel log, part promotion for his books and videos.  My favorite thing is that you can download any of his original high resolution photos for free.  

If you're unfamiliar with HDR photography, I found this description:

"High Dynamic Range photography, or “HDR” is basically the process of merging various exposures of a subject into a single “merged” image. With a light touch, the technique gives photographers the ability to capture scenes that would be impossible to capture with a single exposure.  The technique essentially gives photographers the ability to represent in an image the dynamic range that we’re able to capture with our eyes. 

With a heavy touch — the technique can be used to create some amazingly surrealistic (or unrealistic) scenes, scenes that would be impossible in nature. It’s those “heavy touch” images that have been the source of much controversy, and even more criticism. Many photographers allege that the effect is heavy-handed, over-used, and “played out”. Others say, it’s merely another technique at the artists disposal."

Trey's photos often fall in to the "heavy touch" category.  I can't imagine what all the fuss is about.  These images are amazing to look at, and while they may be 'doctored', the original, real-life subject is what drives the photo.  

In his blog, Trey comes across as an ego-free, witty, 'regular guy' who happens to have a knack for getting great photos. And I just found out by reading his bio that he is blind in one eye!