Here’s an HDR shot of Machu Picchu. Hernan and I hiked up into the hills, which left me panting and sweating. But it was worth it to get this view of the Incan ruins. Once I caught my breath, I took this shot and a few others from the same vantage. With more distance, it’s easier to see how well the stone work melds into the surrounding landscape. This was taken at around sunset, right after a light rain had abated.
Here’s an HDR shot of the Incan ruins of Saqsaywaman (pronounced Sexy Woman). This is where Manco Inca almost defeated the Spaniards, but a last ditch attempt run allowed the Spaniards to break through the Incan lines. From there, they chased the Incans all the way to the jungle. I really love the way the HDR technique made the clouds pop in this photo.
This HDR photo of the Incan ruins Saqsaywaman (pronounced Sexy Woman) was taken while I was in Peru. That’s Cuzco sprawling out in the valley below. Saqsaywaman is Quechua for “satisfied falcon.” The lights and darks in Peru’s mountains completely lend themselves to HDR photography.
