JURASSIC PARK

Dynamic detail

For this scene, Thomas took three bracketed exposures (-2, 0 and +2), then merged them using Lightroom’s HDR tools. This technique means he’s captured the maximum dynamic range possible in this high-contrast scene, while also retaining plenty of tonal detail. “A lot of dodging and burning work was done in Photoshop to enhance the detail and texture,” he says.

Vertical view

Although this view was originally shot in a landscape orientation, the portrait crop that Thomas has chosen works even more effectively. His final composition draws the viewer’s eye through the trees (which act as a natural frame) and then further into the scene, towards the active volcanoes in the distance.

Foreground foliage

“The composition of this image is inspired by Max Rive’s works in Patagonia, where he uses trees as the frame and foreground,” says Thomas. He scouted the park to find trees with strange shapes and textures; these make his shot stand out. “This tree makes my work different from the normal pictures of Mt Bromo.”