High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging

So I went to a seminar in Baltimore with Craig. (Craig Costantino, a very good friend) and we learned some photography techniques. HDR was perfected in the world of 3D animation and green-screen cinematography, but now we are able to push it into our photos. It's a current trend and I really dig it. The picture at the top of the blog is done with this technique. So if there are any Santa Clauses out there that want to know what I would like under my tree. A gift certificate to B&H photo would work :)

Here's a few photos Ive been processing.