They look like HDR but are they not Below are some images which look like shot using the HDR technique, but they are definitely not. Most of these are just simple shots with elements that make each of the photos look superb.

Wikipedia defines HDRI/HDR or High Dynamic Range imaging as a set of photography techniques allowing more dynamic range of luminance between dark and light areas of certain scenes, which is completely different from the normal digital imaging techniques that you know. HDR mainly emphasizes shadows ad sunlight making subjects appear sharper.