
“High dynamic range (or HDR) technique allows you to reveal detail and contrast that are missing from normal images. Generally, HDR is used to deal with high contrast subjects to allow you to capture more highlight and shadow detail than conventional photography meaning it’s great for low light/night images.”
“But you don’t have to wait until twilight to get loads out of this relatively new imaging method. For example, it can be used in dull, overcast conditions too. Strictly speaking this isn’t true HDR, because you are only working with the tones available in your normal, single shot. ”