Trey Ratcliff just released is HDR training DVD’s and I will definitely be ordering! If you aren’t familiar with Trey’s work he’s probably the most prominent HDR (High Dynamic Range) photographer out there and he just released two training options. If you haven’t checked out Trey’s work you should definitely do so, he does absolutely stunning and beautiful work. I wasn’t even aware he was working on this training so I’m really excited about digging in.

Trey has two options:

Basic HDR Training Package:

3 DVD set with over 5 1/2 hours of content

Step by step on screen tutorials

Access to “The Clubhouse” which includes extra content, forums, a private section of StuckInCustoms…

Premium HDR Training Package:

Basic Package Plus

another hour of DVD content , 100+ images to work with, extra screen cast tutorials and e-book and more…

(BTW… either of the links above will take you to all of the details on the programs as well as more info on what’s in “The Clubhouse, etc…)

Below is a sample of one of the tutorials, what I like is the detail in which Trey explains things and you can easily follow along and see the changes he’s making as he makes them, sometimes even experimenting a little.

From my experience, learning from guys like Trey accomplishes two things: 1) it greatly accelerates your timeline for learning and mastering new techniques and 2) introduces you to new techniques and concepts you may otherwise not run across. So while the training may not seem “cheap” if you’re into photography and want to dive into HRD the benefit you get from investing in training from a Pro like Trey is really a no-brainer, you’ll learn in a fraction of the time what it took him years to master.

I’m already looking forward to sharing my first HDR photos!

One of the things I’m loving most about the iPad is the beautiful screen. It would be a shame to decorate it with anything other than truly beautiful wallpaper. I’ve gotten to know Trey’s work largely as a co-organizer of OpenCamp and Tray is one of our key speakers.

If you don’t know Trey Ratcliff, he’s quite possibly the most well know HDR photographer out there. Trey has a couple collections of his beautiful HDR images he’s specifically packaged as iPad wallpapers. As much time as you are likely to be looking at your iPad you may as well make it as beautiful as possible and I haven’t found anything to rival Trey’s collection (the price is right too). So if you’re looking for some truly awe-inspiring pics for your iPad jump over to Trey’s site StuckInCustoms.com and pick up a pack or two.

While not as beautiful as Trey’s work, you’re also always welcome to grab a few of mine off flickr, they’re free, creative commons licensed, and there are a couple, particularly in the Yellowstone set that make nice iPad wallpapers.

Two of my favorites are the Road Through Lamar Valley and the Swimming Otter.

Woke up this morning to a nice snow in Dallas!