HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Technique
A technique where multiple exposures are blended to show both bright and dark areas with full detail.
Take three to five shots with different exposures (bracketing) and blend them in software. Overdone HDR produces an unnatural, "painted" look that has gone out of fashion. Modern HDR processing (such as in Lightroom) is subtle and closer to how the eye perceives a scene. HDR displays can also show a wider dynamic range than standard sRGB screens.
Tools that help with this: