This week’s featured art is Rush Hour by Trey Ratcliff

I’m a fan of the latest HDR photography trend, and one of the best HDR photographers I’ve seen so far is Trey Ratcliff.

For the uninitiated, HDR photography - High Dynamic Range - is a method in which a photographer will take several shots of the same subject at different exposures. Using specialized software such as Adobe Photoshop, the photographer can combine each shot into a single extraordinary work of art.

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This shot, taken in Seoul, Korea, is a great example of what a talented HDR photographer can accomplish. The streets are given a fiery glow, and the reflections on the center-most building are incredible. The amount of fine detail that is brought out in HDR photography gives a busy cityscape like this fantastic life and vitality.

The only part of this that I don’t like is the boring frame and mat combination. A great piece of HDR photography deserves a great frame and mat. Once you’ve clicked through to Imagekind, simply choose the Custom Frame button.

I recommend the Photo Luster paper, the “Metropolitan Black with Gold” frame (under the heading “Black” in the frame drop down list) and the Natural Black mat (under “rag” in the mat drop down list). The size, glass and glazing choices will depend on your location of course.

Alternatively, this piece looks great with no mat at all when it’s paired with the “Metropolitan Black with Gold” frame.

Prices for Rush Hour begin at $93.39, subject to change.

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This week’s featured art is Cliff Hanger 7.28.2007 by Notley Hawkins

Now that is one fast carnival ride!

I’m not usually impressed by this technique - it’s far too frequently done with city streets and highways. Boring! This piece though, this one is different. The subject is compelling, the lighting is fantastic, and the angle of the shot is dramatic. Great photography.

The mat and frame are standard - I would have liked to see it presented with a darker mat to better make the spinning wheel stand out - but they are both customizable by the buyer. Remember, too, that all art at Imagekind can be purchased without frames or mats.

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Prices for Cliff Hanger 7.28.2007 begin at $21.22, subject to change.

New art featured weekly, courtesy of the artists at Imagekind.