Capture One PRO

Capture One PRO is one of the popular software programs for managing and processing RAW files, and is available from Phase One. Linked here are miscellaneous resources for this software.

HDR technique and tutorial

Aitor Escauriaza has generously written up an excellent tutorial for combining multiple images (generated from a single Nikon D50 NEF / RAW file in Capture One PRO) to extend the dynamic range of a scene. The main HDR software used is Photomatix Pro, with finishing touches performed in Adobe Photoshop. Many more stunning examples of Aitor's use of this technique can be seen at his Flickr gallery - some of my favorites are: #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 and many more. The images that I linked to also demonstrates his non-conventional use of the ultra wide-angle Sigma 10-20mm lens.