In photography terms HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. It is a photography technique that not only captures the richness of the shadows but the brights of the lights. The process involves the photographer taking three separate pictures. Each of the pictures is taken at different exposures, capturing a slightly different image providing the richness throughout the whole spectrum. The amazing output is a blended great photograph. A product of hard work and a bit of creativity. Like many things in photography the process can be applied to our lives yielding the same thing, a beautiful image, all it takes is just hard work and bit of creativity.
So, how can taking three different pictures each at different exposure be applied to our lives. Simple! Everyday we are faced with decisions. Some of these decisions are easy, hard, and life changing. What do we want out of our lives and decisions, a beautiful image. What if you applied the HDR process to your decision making? What if when you were faced with a decision you looked at the decision in three slightly different ways, then blended them together for your final choice. Start with the simplest answer (normal exposure). This is your base answer for your decision. Then think of the most conservative thing to do (under exposed). Lastly think of the most liberal option (over exposed). Analyze the three options weigh the pro's and con's of each. Making sure you blend the right light with the right dark. The final step is add a little of the simplest answer. A perfect blend is not easy and every situation like every photograph will be different. With a little practice you get good at HDR. Helpful Decision Resolution.
