High-dynamic-range imaging, otherwise known as HDR photography, has been gaining steam in recent years. Dynamic is a most fitting description since these photos feature high contrasts and high saturations that results in ridiculously colorful photos that look unreal. You’ve definitely seen these pictures around even if you never had a name for them until today.

If you’ve ever wondered how some of your favorite places would look in HDR or other advanced photography techniques, we’ve made it easy for you and compiled a list of some favorite Arizona locations. Honestly, our beautiful state doesn’t need any photo editing but check out these photos anyway.

1. Monument Valley at sunrise.
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2. A gorgeous view near the Superstition Mountains.
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3. Star trails at Antelope Canyon.
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4. These are some crazy beautiful colors near the Four Peaks Wilderness area.
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5. The Flagstaff area through a fisheye lens.
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6. The photographer left the shutter open for four seconds to capture this blurred light trail from the light rail at Tempe Town Lake.
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7. Antelope Canyon appears ghostly with falling sand.
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8. The Grand Canyon in winter looks surreal.
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9. Infrared photography makes the Grand Canyon appear otherworldly.
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10. This little church appears more rugged and weather-beaten than in real life.
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11. A peaceful night shot.
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12. Another infrared photo, this time in Flagstaff.
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13. This bridge and its surroundings (Glen Canyon) almost look like a drawing.
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14. This sunrise photo of Prescott looks especially cool with all the exaggerated colors.
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15. Havasu Falls and the confluence already look stunning in person but this brings out more of the beauty.
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16. The Milky Way looks like a plume over Tucson.
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17. Phoenix at night.
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18. The Mesa Mormon Temple looks stunning against a dark sky.
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19. The Little Colorado River looks especially green here near Greer.
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20. Let's end this with another view of the Grand Canyon from Hopi Point. Simply beautiful.
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Those were some beautiful photos. Which was your favorite? Tell us in the comments below!

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