iPhone 4 has a new feature where you now have the option of taking HDR photos.  Basically the point of this is that your photos are supposed to look better because the lights and darks in the images are being properly exposed for.  Here’s an example (my feet):

Image on left is a regular photo where an average exposure was taken.  There are noticeable dark shadows and overexposed hot spots.

Image on right is in HDR where three photos were actually taken by the camera.  A properly exposed image of the shadows, highlights and one in the middle.  All three images are then combined, taking the best of each photo and making this final photo where everything can be seen clearly.  Does this make sense?  A better explanation can be found here.

Here’s another image I took (my trinkets):

Again, regular photo on left and HDR photo on the right.

What do you guys think?  I actually like the regular photos, I like the overexposed and dark shadowy bits that give the images a sense of mystery.  The HDR photos seem useful on occasion but some look too good (exposure wise) which lends to looking unnatural.  Check out these other HDR photos in this flickr group.

Either way, mineswell (might as well) photograph everything in HDR now since it’s available and I still have the option of choosing between a regular photo and an HDR photo.

(I miss film).