HDR photography

1. What manipulations to the camera will you need to make to create an HDR image?
I would use the manual mode and use a tripod.
2. What equipment will we use to take this type of image?
A tripod would be needed to make sure that its a steady photo.
3. What is the reason someone might take an HDR image?
Someone might take an HDR image because they want more dramatic photos and or a detailed version.
4. What can we expect to happen with the images once we merge them together, what will we see that we might not have seen with just one photo?
We can expect to see a similarity of photos or colors that are stood out compared to other colors.