I have been putting off a post on the Eiffel Tower for some time because it is such a landmark that it is hard to photograph differently or say anything original. I have decided to do a series of posts instead, showcasing some of the new tools and techniques that I have recently learned. We live just a couple of blocks away from the Eiffel Tower and it is very convenient to use it as a subject. The picture above is my first effort at High Dynamic Range imaging (HDR). Since this my first try, I probably will change my workflow in the future, but you have to see the dramatic improvement compared to my previous outdoor pictures which you can find on the blog.

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