Alright I just made a quickie HDR.


1st picture is AVmode +- 0 exposure compensation





Here you can see or can't see much detail at the bottom of the mill, due to the shadow. Sun shines from the left hand. Also there isn't a lot of detail in the highlights.





picture 2: AVmode Underexposed 2 stops:





This picture is for making details in the clouds and the highlight light up.





3rd picture: AV-mode +2 stops exposure





This picture will help you get more details out of your shadow areas.





I used Photomatix software to create the HDR. It's not alligned and quickly done, so you might see that.





As you can see there is more detail in the shadow and highlight areas. The middle section of the mill which was in total shadow is now nicely seen as a roof with redish tiles. Don't mind my English please. Also the colors are a little pushed, that's what Brendan already said. It's an option which is common for HDR photos, these where just the quick settings from the program.


I hope it's clearer now. HDR is about taking a picture where your camera can't take the full picture. Mostly you make 3 or more pictures with different exposures and then put them all together in a photoprogram like photoshop, Photomatix, paintshop etc etc.


Good luck![Y]


Jan