These are all images that were created using HDR (High Dynamic Range) techniques that normally involve combining several separate images with different exposures, but is also possible with single images, sometimes. Nik HDR Efex Pro and Photomatix Pro are two popular software titles that do a great job with HDR.
This is a high dynamic range (HDR) rendition of a beautiful sunrise near my home.
The Sedalia Grill in Sedalia, Colorado, has one of the largest American flags I've ever seen - painted on the wall.
This fiery sunrise lit up the new snow on the trees near my home. HDR, High Dynamic Range.
Sunburst on New Snow.
Meteor Crater HDR
Contrails
Santa Fe Adobe
An old, antiique, Dodge Power Wagon - processed using Photomatix Pro to produce this high dynamic range image.
Old Ford Hood Ornament.
Copper Canisters High Dynamic Range image of copper canisters on a kitchen counter.
© Mike Hendren Photography