I used sliders to convey the difference between the HDR and normal versions of the photos. I found that the HDR images seem to increase detail, while also increases light from the source, but decreasing shadow. The settings I used for the following images made the camera capture 5 consecutive photos and layer them.
Evening sun back home in my families extremely messy bathroom, I thought it was interesting how HDR effects the reflections cast by the windows on the wall. As you slide the slider you can see how detail in the window reflections change.
The moon the night after it was full, you can see in the craters how the HDR photo captures more detail and increases over all contrast.