High dynamic range imaging is not just another special effect technique. It allows the photographer to capture and display the full range of luminance in a scene. The latest software tools allow you to process the images to look completely natural, yet reproducing full detail in shadow areas without blowing out the highlights. It’s not about altering reality (unless you want to) but it’s actually about reproducing a scene in the full range of luminance that you can see with your eyes. On the other hand, you can introduce a great variety of different looks to an image. It’s really only limited by your imagination.