question about a few pictures on here...

[baggins]

so i while back i was browsing this site and i found this and a few other altered picture. i was wondering how/ what was done to make them look like this. any help is appreciated.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/04/opr2Q8AN-1.jpg

[Memphis]

This should give you all you need to know about it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_dynamic_range_imaging

[baggins]

thank you but the link isnt working for me... is this something that can be done on photoshop or does it have to be done at the time of the photo?

[Memphis]

You can do it in photoshop but I think a bunch of people use photomatix