High-dynamic-range imaging, otherwise known as HDR photography, has been gaining steam in recent years. Dynamic is a most fitting description since these photos feature high contrasts and high saturations that results in ridiculously colorful photos that look unreal. You’ve definitely seen these pictures around even if you never had a name for them until today.
If you’ve ever wondered how some of your favorite places would look in HDR or other advanced photography techniques, we’ve made it easy for you and compiled a list of some favorite Arizona locations. Honestly, our beautiful state doesn’t need any photo editing but check out these photos anyway.
- Monument Valley at sunrise.
Scott Taylor/Flickr
- A gorgeous view near the Superstition Mountains.
CEBImagery/Flickr
- Star trails at Antelope Canyon.
Shubhika Bharathwaj/Flickr
- These are some crazy beautiful colors near the Four Peaks Wilderness area.
Andrew Langdal/Flickr
- The Flagstaff area through a fisheye lens.
Kevin Dooley/Flickr
- The photographer left the shutter open for four seconds to capture this blurred light trail from the light rail at Tempe Town Lake.
Broderick Delaney/Flickr
- Antelope Canyon appears ghostly with falling sand.
photophilde/Flickr
- The Grand Canyon in winter looks surreal.
Carl Jones/Flickr
- Infrared photography makes the Grand Canyon appear otherworldly.
sausyn/Flickr
- This little church appears more rugged and weather-beaten than in real life.
Cody/Flickr
- A peaceful night shot.
Srikanth Vk/Flickr
- Another infrared photo, this time in Flagstaff.
John Kittelsrud/Flickr
- This bridge and its surroundings (Glen Canyon) almost look like a drawing.
aepg/Flickr
- This sunrise photo of Prescott looks especially cool with all the exaggerated colors.
Nate Siggard/Flickr
- Havasu Falls and the confluence already look stunning in person but this brings out more of the beauty.
Fred Rhoades III/Flickr
- The Milky Way looks like a plume over Tucson.
CEBImagery/Flickr
- Phoenix at night.
Jerry Ferguson/Flickr
- The Mesa Mormon Temple looks stunning against a dark sky.
Aaron Nickels/Flickr
- The Little Colorado River looks especially green here near Greer.
Chris J/Flickr
- Let’s end this with another view of the Grand Canyon from Hopi Point. Simply beautiful.
Jeremy Wilburn/Flickr
Those were some beautiful photos. Which was your favorite? Tell us in the comments below!
Scott Taylor/Flickr
CEBImagery/Flickr
Shubhika Bharathwaj/Flickr
Andrew Langdal/Flickr
Kevin Dooley/Flickr
Broderick Delaney/Flickr
photophilde/Flickr
Carl Jones/Flickr
sausyn/Flickr
Cody/Flickr
Srikanth Vk/Flickr
John Kittelsrud/Flickr
aepg/Flickr
Nate Siggard/Flickr
Fred Rhoades III/Flickr
Jerry Ferguson/Flickr
Aaron Nickels/Flickr
Chris J/Flickr
Jeremy Wilburn/Flickr
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