diff --git a/modules/highgui/test/test_grfmt.cpp b/modules/highgui/test/test_grfmt.cpp
index 36664a9f0..f10d20e01 100644
--- a/modules/highgui/test/test_grfmt.cpp
+++ b/modules/highgui/test/test_grfmt.cpp
@@ -409,7 +409,7 @@ TEST(Highgui_WebP, encode_decode_lossy_webp)
 
 TEST(Highgui_Hdr, regression)
 {
-	string folder = string(cvtest::TS::ptr()->get_data_path()) + "../cv/hdr/";
+	string folder = string(cvtest::TS::ptr()->get_data_path()) + "../cv/hdr/format/";
 	string name_rle = folder + "rle.hdr";
 	string name_no_rle = folder + "no_rle.hdr";
 	Mat img_rle = imread(name_rle, -1);
diff --git a/modules/photo/include/opencv2/photo.hpp b/modules/photo/include/opencv2/photo.hpp
index aa3044048..f2b664b1e 100644
--- a/modules/photo/include/opencv2/photo.hpp
+++ b/modules/photo/include/opencv2/photo.hpp
@@ -138,6 +138,88 @@ public:
 CV_EXPORTS_W Ptr<TonemapReinhardDevlin> 
 createTonemapReinhardDevlin(float gamma = 1.0f, float intensity = 0.0f, float light_adapt = 1.0f, float color_adapt = 0.0f);
 
+class CV_EXPORTS_W ExposureAlign : public Algorithm
+{
+public:
+	CV_WRAP virtual void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArrayOfArrays dst,
+								 const std::vector<float>& times, InputArray response) = 0;
+};
+
+class CV_EXPORTS_W AlignMTB : public ExposureAlign
+{
+public:
+	CV_WRAP virtual void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArrayOfArrays dst,
+								 const std::vector<float>& times, InputArray response) = 0;
+
+	CV_WRAP virtual void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArrayOfArrays dst) = 0;
+
+	CV_WRAP virtual void calculateShift(InputArray img0, InputArray img1, Point& shift) = 0;
+	CV_WRAP virtual void shiftMat(InputArray src, OutputArray dst, const Point shift) = 0;
+
+	CV_WRAP virtual int getMaxBits() const = 0;
+	CV_WRAP virtual void setMaxBits(int max_bits) = 0;
+
+	CV_WRAP virtual int getExcludeRange() const = 0;
+	CV_WRAP virtual void setExcludeRange(int exclude_range) = 0;
+};
+
+CV_EXPORTS_W Ptr<AlignMTB> createAlignMTB(int max_bits = 6, int exclude_range = 4);
+
+class CV_EXPORTS_W ExposureCalibrate : public Algorithm
+{
+public:
+	CV_WRAP virtual void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArray dst, std::vector<float>& times) = 0;
+};
+
+class CV_EXPORTS_W CalibrateDebevec : public ExposureCalibrate
+{
+public:
+	CV_WRAP virtual float getLambda() const = 0;
+    CV_WRAP virtual void setLambda(float lambda) = 0;
+	
+	CV_WRAP virtual int getSamples() const = 0;
+	CV_WRAP virtual void setSamples(int samples) = 0;
+};
+
+CV_EXPORTS_W Ptr<CalibrateDebevec> createCalibrateDebevec(int samples = 50, float lambda = 10.0f);
+
+class CV_EXPORTS_W ExposureMerge : public Algorithm
+{
+public:
+	CV_WRAP virtual void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArray dst,
+								 const std::vector<float>& times, InputArray response) = 0;
+};
+
+class CV_EXPORTS_W MergeDebevec : public ExposureMerge
+{
+public:
+	CV_WRAP virtual void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArray dst,
+								 const std::vector<float>& times, InputArray response) = 0;
+	CV_WRAP virtual void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArray dst, const std::vector<float>& times) = 0;
+};
+
+CV_EXPORTS_W Ptr<MergeDebevec> createMergeDebevec();
+
+class CV_EXPORTS_W MergeMertens : public ExposureMerge
+{
+public:
+	CV_WRAP virtual void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArray dst,
+								 const std::vector<float>& times, InputArray response) = 0;
+	CV_WRAP virtual void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArray dst) = 0;
+
+	CV_WRAP virtual float getContrastWeight() const = 0;
+	CV_WRAP virtual void setContrastWeight(float contrast_weiht) = 0;
+
+	CV_WRAP virtual float getSaturationWeight() const = 0;
+	CV_WRAP virtual void setSaturationWeight(float saturation_weight) = 0;
+
+	CV_WRAP virtual float getExposureWeight() const = 0;
+	CV_WRAP virtual void setExposureWeight(float exposure_weight) = 0;
+};
+
+CV_EXPORTS_W Ptr<MergeMertens> 
+createMergeMertens(float contrast_weight = 1.0f, float saturation_weight = 1.0f, float exposure_weight = 0.0f);
+
 } // cv
 
 #endif
diff --git a/modules/photo/src/align.cpp b/modules/photo/src/align.cpp
index e69de29bb..804aabb6b 100644
--- a/modules/photo/src/align.cpp
+++ b/modules/photo/src/align.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,235 @@
+/*M///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+//
+//  IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING.
+//
+//  By downloading, copying, installing or using the software you agree to this license.
+//  If you do not agree to this license, do not download, install,
+//  copy or use the software.
+//
+//
+//                           License Agreement
+//                For Open Source Computer Vision Library
+//
+// Copyright (C) 2000-2008, Intel Corporation, all rights reserved.
+// Copyright (C) 2009, Willow Garage Inc., all rights reserved.
+// Third party copyrights are property of their respective owners.
+//
+// Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+// are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+//
+//   * Redistribution's of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+//
+//   * Redistribution's in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+//     and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+//
+//   * The name of the copyright holders may not be used to endorse or promote products
+//     derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+//
+// This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors "as is" and
+// any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied
+// warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed.
+// In no event shall the Intel Corporation or contributors be liable for any direct,
+// indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages
+// (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services;
+// loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused
+// and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability,
+// or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of
+// the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
+//
+//M*/
+
+#include "precomp.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/photo.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/imgproc.hpp"
+#include "hdr_common.hpp"
+
+namespace cv
+{
+
+class AlignMTBImpl : public AlignMTB
+{
+public:
+	AlignMTBImpl(int max_bits, int exclude_range) :
+		max_bits(max_bits),
+		exclude_range(exclude_range),
+		name("AlignMTB")
+	{
+	}
+	
+	void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArrayOfArrays dst,
+	    		 const std::vector<float>& times, InputArray response)
+	{
+		process(src, dst);
+	}
+
+	void process(InputArrayOfArrays _src, OutputArray _dst)
+	{
+		std::vector<Mat> src, dst;
+		_src.getMatVector(src);
+		_dst.getMatVector(dst);
+
+		checkImageDimensions(src);
+		dst.resize(src.size());
+
+		size_t pivot = src.size() / 2;
+		dst[pivot] = src[pivot];
+		Mat gray_base;
+		cvtColor(src[pivot], gray_base, COLOR_RGB2GRAY);
+
+		for(size_t i = 0; i < src.size(); i++) {
+			if(i == pivot) {
+				continue;
+			}
+			Mat gray;
+			cvtColor(src[i], gray, COLOR_RGB2GRAY);
+			Point shift;
+			calculateShift(gray_base, gray, shift);
+			shiftMat(src[i], dst[i], shift);
+		}
+	}
+
+	void calculateShift(InputArray _img0, InputArray _img1, Point& shift)
+	{
+		Mat img0 = _img0.getMat();
+		Mat img1 = _img1.getMat();
+		CV_Assert(img0.channels() == 1 && img0.type() == img1.type());
+		CV_Assert(img0.size() == img0.size());
+
+		int maxlevel = static_cast<int>(log((double)max(img0.rows, img0.cols)) / log(2.0)) - 1;
+		maxlevel = min(maxlevel, max_bits - 1);
+
+		std::vector<Mat> pyr0;
+		std::vector<Mat> pyr1;
+		buildPyr(img0, pyr0, maxlevel);
+		buildPyr(img1, pyr1, maxlevel);	
+	
+		shift = Point(0, 0);
+		for(int level = maxlevel; level >= 0; level--) {
+		
+			shift *= 2;
+			Mat tb1, tb2, eb1, eb2;
+			computeBitmaps(pyr0[level], tb1, eb1, exclude_range);
+			computeBitmaps(pyr1[level], tb2, eb2, exclude_range);
+
+			int min_err = pyr0[level].total();
+			Point new_shift(shift);
+			for(int i = -1; i <= 1; i++) {
+				for(int j = -1; j <= 1; j++) {
+					Point test_shift = shift + Point(i, j);
+					Mat shifted_tb2, shifted_eb2, diff;
+					shiftMat(tb2, shifted_tb2, test_shift);
+					shiftMat(eb2, shifted_eb2, test_shift);
+					bitwise_xor(tb1, shifted_tb2, diff);
+					bitwise_and(diff, eb1, diff);
+					bitwise_and(diff, shifted_eb2, diff);
+					int err = countNonZero(diff);
+					if(err < min_err) {
+						new_shift = test_shift;
+						min_err = err;
+					}		
+				}
+			}
+			shift = new_shift;
+		}
+	}
+
+	void shiftMat(InputArray _src, OutputArray _dst, const Point shift) 
+	{
+		Mat src = _src.getMat();
+		_dst.create(src.size(), src.type());
+		Mat dst = _dst.getMat();
+
+		dst = Mat::zeros(src.size(), src.type());
+		int width = src.cols - abs(shift.x);
+		int height = src.rows - abs(shift.y);
+		Rect dst_rect(max(shift.x, 0), max(shift.y, 0), width, height);
+		Rect src_rect(max(-shift.x, 0), max(-shift.y, 0), width, height);
+		src(src_rect).copyTo(dst(dst_rect));
+	}
+
+	int getMaxBits() const { return max_bits; }
+	void setMaxBits(int val) { max_bits = val; }
+
+	int getExcludeRange() const { return exclude_range; }
+	void setExcludeRange(int val) { exclude_range = val; }
+
+	void write(FileStorage& fs) const
+    {
+        fs << "name" << name
+		   << "max_bits" << max_bits
+		   << "exclude_range" << exclude_range;
+    }
+
+    void read(const FileNode& fn)
+    {
+        FileNode n = fn["name"];
+        CV_Assert(n.isString() && String(n) == name);
+        max_bits = fn["max_bits"];
+		exclude_range = fn["exclude_range"];
+    }
+
+protected:
+	String name;
+	int max_bits, exclude_range;
+
+	void downsample(Mat& src, Mat& dst)
+	{
+		dst = Mat(src.rows / 2, src.cols / 2, CV_8UC1);
+
+		int offset = src.cols * 2;
+		uchar *src_ptr = src.ptr();
+		uchar *dst_ptr = dst.ptr();
+		for(int y = 0; y < dst.rows; y ++) {
+			uchar *ptr = src_ptr;
+			for(int x = 0; x < dst.cols; x++) {
+				dst_ptr[0] = ptr[0];
+				dst_ptr++;
+				ptr += 2;
+			}
+			src_ptr += offset;
+		}
+	}
+
+	void buildPyr(Mat& img, std::vector<Mat>& pyr, int maxlevel) 
+	{
+		pyr.resize(maxlevel + 1);
+		pyr[0] = img.clone();
+		for(int level = 0; level < maxlevel; level++) {
+			downsample(pyr[level], pyr[level + 1]);
+		}
+	}
+
+	int getMedian(Mat& img)
+	{
+		int channels = 0;
+		Mat hist; 
+		int hist_size = 256;
+		float range[] = {0, 256} ;
+		const float* ranges[] = {range};
+		calcHist(&img, 1, &channels, Mat(), hist, 1, &hist_size, ranges);
+		float *ptr = hist.ptr<float>();
+		int median = 0, sum = 0;
+		int thresh = img.total() / 2;
+		while(sum < thresh && median < 256) {
+			sum += static_cast<int>(ptr[median]);
+			median++;
+		}
+		return median;
+	}
+
+	void computeBitmaps(Mat& img, Mat& tb, Mat& eb, int exclude_range)
+	{
+		int median = getMedian(img);
+		compare(img, median, tb, CMP_GT);
+		compare(abs(img - median), exclude_range, eb, CMP_GT);
+	}
+};
+
+CV_EXPORTS_W Ptr<AlignMTB> createAlignMTB(int max_bits, int exclude_range)
+{
+	return new AlignMTBImpl(max_bits, exclude_range);
+}
+
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/modules/photo/src/calibrate.cpp b/modules/photo/src/calibrate.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..73a9c333f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/modules/photo/src/calibrate.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+/*M///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+//
+//  IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING.
+//
+//  By downloading, copying, installing or using the software you agree to this license.
+//  If you do not agree to this license, do not download, install,
+//  copy or use the software.
+//
+//
+//                           License Agreement
+//                For Open Source Computer Vision Library
+//
+// Copyright (C) 2000-2008, Intel Corporation, all rights reserved.
+// Copyright (C) 2009, Willow Garage Inc., all rights reserved.
+// Third party copyrights are property of their respective owners.
+//
+// Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+// are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+//
+//   * Redistribution's of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+//
+//   * Redistribution's in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+//     and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+//
+//   * The name of the copyright holders may not be used to endorse or promote products
+//     derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+//
+// This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors "as is" and
+// any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied
+// warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed.
+// In no event shall the Intel Corporation or contributors be liable for any direct,
+// indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages
+// (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services;
+// loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused
+// and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability,
+// or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of
+// the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
+//
+//M*/
+
+#include "precomp.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/photo.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/imgproc.hpp"
+#include "hdr_common.hpp"
+
+namespace cv
+{
+	
+class CalibrateDebevecImpl : public CalibrateDebevec
+{
+public:
+	CalibrateDebevecImpl(int samples, float lambda) :
+		samples(samples),
+		lambda(lambda),
+		name("CalibrateDebevec"),
+		w(tringleWeights())
+	{
+	}
+	
+	void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArray dst, std::vector<float>& times)
+	{
+		std::vector<Mat> images;
+		src.getMatVector(images);
+		dst.create(256, images[0].channels(), CV_32F);
+		Mat response = dst.getMat();
+
+		CV_Assert(!images.empty() && images.size() == times.size());
+		CV_Assert(images[0].depth() == CV_8U);
+		checkImageDimensions(images);
+
+		for(int channel = 0; channel < images[0].channels(); channel++) {
+			Mat A = Mat::zeros(samples * images.size() + 257, 256 + samples, CV_32F);
+			Mat B = Mat::zeros(A.rows, 1, CV_32F);
+
+			int eq = 0;
+			for(int i = 0; i < samples; i++) {
+
+				int pos = 3 * (rand() % images[0].total()) + channel;
+				for(size_t j = 0; j < images.size(); j++) {
+
+					int val = (images[j].ptr() + pos)[0];
+					A.at<float>(eq, val) = w.at<float>(val);
+					A.at<float>(eq, 256 + i) = -w.at<float>(val);
+					B.at<float>(eq, 0) = w.at<float>(val) * log(times[j]);		
+					eq++;
+				}
+			}
+			A.at<float>(eq, 128) = 1;
+			eq++;
+
+			for(int i = 0; i < 254; i++) {
+				A.at<float>(eq, i) = lambda * w.at<float>(i + 1);
+				A.at<float>(eq, i + 1) = -2 * lambda * w.at<float>(i + 1);
+				A.at<float>(eq, i + 2) = lambda * w.at<float>(i + 1);
+				eq++;
+			}
+			Mat solution;
+			solve(A, B, solution, DECOMP_SVD);
+			solution.rowRange(0, 256).copyTo(response.col(channel));
+		}
+		exp(response, response);
+	}
+
+	int getSamples() const { return samples; }
+	void setSamples(int val) { samples = val; }
+
+	float getLambda() const { return lambda; }
+	void setLambda(float val) { lambda = val; }
+
+	void write(FileStorage& fs) const
+    {
+        fs << "name" << name
+		   << "samples" << samples
+		   << "lambda" << lambda;
+    }
+
+    void read(const FileNode& fn)
+    {
+        FileNode n = fn["name"];
+        CV_Assert(n.isString() && String(n) == name);
+        samples = fn["samples"];
+		lambda = fn["lambda"];
+    }
+
+protected:
+	String name;
+	int samples;
+	float lambda;
+	Mat w;
+};
+
+Ptr<CalibrateDebevec> createCalibrateDebevec(int samples, float lambda)
+{
+	return new CalibrateDebevecImpl(samples, lambda);
+}
+
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/modules/photo/src/denoising.cpp b/modules/photo/src/denoising.cpp
index d61a05f7e..834757898 100644
--- a/modules/photo/src/denoising.cpp
+++ b/modules/photo/src/denoising.cpp
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ static void fastNlMeansDenoisingMultiCheckPreconditions(
                                int imgToDenoiseIndex, int temporalWindowSize,
                                int templateWindowSize, int searchWindowSize)
 {
-    int src_imgs_size = (int)srcImgs.size();
+    int src_imgs_size = static_cast<int>(srcImgs.size());
     if (src_imgs_size == 0) {
         CV_Error(Error::StsBadArg, "Input images vector should not be empty!");
     }
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ void cv::fastNlMeansDenoisingColoredMulti( InputArrayOfArrays _srcImgs, OutputAr
     _dst.create(srcImgs[0].size(), srcImgs[0].type());
     Mat dst = _dst.getMat();
 
-    int src_imgs_size = (int)srcImgs.size();
+    int src_imgs_size = static_cast<int>(srcImgs.size());
 
     if (srcImgs[0].type() != CV_8UC3) {
         CV_Error(Error::StsBadArg, "Type of input images should be CV_8UC3!");
diff --git a/modules/photo/src/hdr_common.cpp b/modules/photo/src/hdr_common.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..202eb01c6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/modules/photo/src/hdr_common.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,74 @@
+/*M///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+//
+//  IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING.
+//
+//  By downloading, copying, installing or using the software you agree to this license.
+//  If you do not agree to this license, do not download, install,
+//  copy or use the software.
+//
+//
+//                           License Agreement
+//                For Open Source Computer Vision Library
+//
+// Copyright (C) 2000-2008, Intel Corporation, all rights reserved.
+// Copyright (C) 2009, Willow Garage Inc., all rights reserved.
+// Third party copyrights are property of their respective owners.
+//
+// Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+// are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+//
+//   * Redistribution's of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+//
+//   * Redistribution's in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+//     and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+//
+//   * The name of the copyright holders may not be used to endorse or promote products
+//     derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+//
+// This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors "as is" and
+// any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied
+// warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed.
+// In no event shall the Intel Corporation or contributors be liable for any direct,
+// indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages
+// (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services;
+// loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused
+// and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability,
+// or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of
+// the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
+//
+//M*/
+
+#include "precomp.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/photo.hpp"
+#include "hdr_common.hpp"
+
+namespace cv
+{
+
+void checkImageDimensions(const std::vector<Mat>& images)
+{
+	CV_Assert(!images.empty());
+	int width = images[0].cols;
+	int height = images[0].rows;
+	int type = images[0].type();
+
+	for(size_t i = 0; i < images.size(); i++) {
+		CV_Assert(images[i].cols == width && images[i].rows == height);
+		CV_Assert(images[i].type() == type);
+	}
+}
+
+Mat tringleWeights()
+{
+	Mat w(256, 3, CV_32F);
+	for(int i = 0; i < 256; i++) {
+		for(int j = 0; j < 3; j++) {
+			w.at<float>(i, j) = i < 128 ? i + 1.0f : 256.0f - i;
+		}
+	}
+	return w;
+}
+
+};
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/modules/photo/src/hdr_common.hpp b/modules/photo/src/hdr_common.hpp
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..63cfe445c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/modules/photo/src/hdr_common.hpp
@@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+/*M///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+//
+//  IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING.
+//
+//  By downloading, copying, installing or using the software you agree to this license.
+//  If you do not agree to this license, do not download, install,
+//  copy or use the software.
+//
+//
+//                           License Agreement
+//                For Open Source Computer Vision Library
+//
+// Copyright (C) 2000-2008, Intel Corporation, all rights reserved.
+// Copyright (C) 2009, Willow Garage Inc., all rights reserved.
+// Third party copyrights are property of their respective owners.
+//
+// Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+// are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+//
+//   * Redistribution's of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+//
+//   * Redistribution's in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+//     and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+//
+//   * The name of the copyright holders may not be used to endorse or promote products
+//     derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+//
+// This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors "as is" and
+// any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied
+// warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed.
+// In no event shall the Intel Corporation or contributors be liable for any direct,
+// indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages
+// (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services;
+// loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused
+// and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability,
+// or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of
+// the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
+//
+//M*/
+
+#ifndef __OPENCV_HDR_COMMON_HPP__
+#define __OPENCV_HDR_COMMON_HPP__
+
+#include "precomp.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/photo.hpp"
+
+namespace cv
+{
+
+void checkImageDimensions(const std::vector<Mat>& images);
+
+Mat tringleWeights();
+
+};
+
+#endif
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/modules/photo/src/merge.cpp b/modules/photo/src/merge.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..011b58347
--- /dev/null
+++ b/modules/photo/src/merge.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,263 @@
+/*M///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+//
+//  IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING.
+//
+//  By downloading, copying, installing or using the software you agree to this license.
+//  If you do not agree to this license, do not download, install,
+//  copy or use the software.
+//
+//
+//                           License Agreement
+//                For Open Source Computer Vision Library
+//
+// Copyright (C) 2000-2008, Intel Corporation, all rights reserved.
+// Copyright (C) 2009, Willow Garage Inc., all rights reserved.
+// Third party copyrights are property of their respective owners.
+//
+// Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+// are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+//
+//   * Redistribution's of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+//
+//   * Redistribution's in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+//     and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+//
+//   * The name of the copyright holders may not be used to endorse or promote products
+//     derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+//
+// This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors "as is" and
+// any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied
+// warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed.
+// In no event shall the Intel Corporation or contributors be liable for any direct,
+// indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages
+// (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services;
+// loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused
+// and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability,
+// or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of
+// the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
+//
+//M*/
+
+#include "precomp.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/photo.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/imgproc.hpp"
+#include "hdr_common.hpp"
+#include <iostream>
+
+namespace cv
+{
+
+class MergeDebevecImpl : public MergeDebevec
+{
+public:
+	MergeDebevecImpl() :
+		name("MergeDebevec"),
+		weights(tringleWeights())
+	{
+	}
+	
+	void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArray dst, const std::vector<float>& times, InputArray input_response)
+	{
+		std::vector<Mat> images;
+		src.getMatVector(images);
+		dst.create(images[0].size(), CV_MAKETYPE(CV_32F, images[0].channels()));
+		Mat result = dst.getMat();
+
+		CV_Assert(images.size() == times.size());
+		CV_Assert(images[0].depth() == CV_8U);
+		checkImageDimensions(images);
+
+		Mat response = input_response.getMat();
+		CV_Assert(response.rows == 256 && response.cols >= images[0].channels());
+		Mat log_response;
+		log(response, log_response);
+		
+		std::vector<float> exp_times(times.size());
+		for(size_t i = 0; i < exp_times.size(); i++) {
+			exp_times[i] = logf(times[i]);
+		}
+	
+		int channels = images[0].channels();
+		float *res_ptr = result.ptr<float>();
+		for(size_t pos = 0; pos < result.total(); pos++, res_ptr += channels) {
+
+			std::vector<float> sum(channels, 0);
+			float weight_sum = 0;
+			for(size_t im = 0; im < images.size(); im++) {
+
+				uchar *img_ptr = images[im].ptr() + channels * pos;
+				float w = 0;
+				for(int channel = 0; channel < channels; channel++) {
+					w += weights.at<float>(img_ptr[channel]);
+				}
+				w /= channels; 
+				weight_sum += w;
+				for(int channel = 0; channel < channels; channel++) {
+					sum[channel] += w * (log_response.at<float>(img_ptr[channel], channel) - exp_times[im]);
+				}
+			}
+			for(int channel = 0; channel < channels; channel++) {
+				res_ptr[channel] = exp(sum[channel] / weight_sum);
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArray dst, const std::vector<float>& times)
+	{
+		Mat response(256, 3, CV_32F);
+		for(int i = 0; i < 256; i++) {
+			for(int j = 0; j < 3; j++) {
+				response.at<float>(i, j) = max(i, 1);
+			}
+		}
+		process(src, dst, times, response);
+	}
+
+protected:
+	String name;
+	Mat weights;
+};
+
+Ptr<MergeDebevec> createMergeDebevec()
+{
+	return new MergeDebevecImpl;
+}
+
+class MergeMertensImpl : public MergeMertens
+{
+public:
+	MergeMertensImpl(float wcon, float wsat, float wexp) :
+		wcon(wcon),
+		wsat(wsat),
+		wexp(wexp),
+		name("MergeMertens")
+	{
+	}
+	
+	void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArrayOfArrays dst, const std::vector<float>& times, InputArray response)
+	{
+		process(src, dst);
+	}
+
+	void process(InputArrayOfArrays src, OutputArray dst)
+	{
+		std::vector<Mat> images;
+		src.getMatVector(images);
+		checkImageDimensions(images);
+
+		std::vector<Mat> weights(images.size());
+		Mat weight_sum = Mat::zeros(images[0].size(), CV_32FC1);
+		for(size_t im = 0; im < images.size(); im++) {
+			Mat img, gray, contrast, saturation, wellexp;
+			std::vector<Mat> channels(3);
+
+			images[im].convertTo(img, CV_32FC3, 1.0/255.0);
+			cvtColor(img, gray, COLOR_RGB2GRAY);
+			split(img, channels);
+
+			Laplacian(gray, contrast, CV_32F);
+			contrast = abs(contrast);
+
+			Mat mean = (channels[0] + channels[1] + channels[2]) / 3.0f;
+			saturation = Mat::zeros(channels[0].size(), CV_32FC1);
+			for(int i = 0; i < 3;  i++) {
+				Mat deviation = channels[i] - mean;
+				pow(deviation, 2.0, deviation);
+				saturation += deviation;
+			}
+			sqrt(saturation, saturation);
+
+			wellexp = Mat::ones(gray.size(), CV_32FC1);
+			for(int i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
+				Mat exp = channels[i] - 0.5f;
+				pow(exp, 2, exp);
+				exp = -exp / 0.08;
+				wellexp = wellexp.mul(exp);
+			}
+
+			pow(contrast, wcon, contrast);
+			pow(saturation, wsat, saturation);
+			pow(wellexp, wexp, wellexp);
+
+			weights[im] = contrast;
+			weights[im] = weights[im].mul(saturation);
+			weights[im] = weights[im].mul(wellexp);
+			weight_sum += weights[im];
+		}
+		int maxlevel = static_cast<int>(logf(static_cast<float>(max(images[0].rows, images[0].cols))) / logf(2.0)) - 1;
+		std::vector<Mat> res_pyr(maxlevel + 1);
+
+		for(size_t im = 0; im < images.size(); im++) {
+			weights[im] /= weight_sum;
+			Mat img;
+			images[im].convertTo(img, CV_32FC3, 1/255.0);
+			std::vector<Mat> img_pyr, weight_pyr;
+			buildPyramid(img, img_pyr, maxlevel);
+			buildPyramid(weights[im], weight_pyr, maxlevel);
+			for(int lvl = 0; lvl < maxlevel; lvl++) {
+				Mat up;
+				pyrUp(img_pyr[lvl + 1], up, img_pyr[lvl].size());
+				img_pyr[lvl] -= up;
+			}
+			for(int lvl = 0; lvl <= maxlevel; lvl++) {
+				std::vector<Mat> channels(3);
+				split(img_pyr[lvl], channels);
+				for(int i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
+					channels[i] = channels[i].mul(weight_pyr[lvl]);
+				}
+				merge(channels, img_pyr[lvl]);
+				if(res_pyr[lvl].empty()) {
+					res_pyr[lvl] = img_pyr[lvl];
+				} else {
+					res_pyr[lvl] += img_pyr[lvl];
+				}
+			}
+		}
+		for(int lvl = maxlevel; lvl > 0; lvl--) {
+			Mat up;
+			pyrUp(res_pyr[lvl], up, res_pyr[lvl - 1].size());
+			res_pyr[lvl - 1] += up;
+		}
+		dst.create(images[0].size(), CV_32FC3);
+		res_pyr[0].copyTo(dst.getMat());
+	}
+
+	float getContrastWeight() const { return wcon; }
+	void setContrastWeight(float val) { wcon = val; }
+
+	float getSaturationWeight() const { return wsat; }
+	void setSaturationWeight(float val) { wsat = val; }
+
+	float getExposureWeight() const { return wexp; }
+	void setExposureWeight(float val) { wexp = val; }
+
+	void write(FileStorage& fs) const
+    {
+        fs << "name" << name
+		   << "contrast_weight" << wcon
+		   << "saturation_weight" << wsat
+		   << "exposure_weight" << wexp;
+    }
+
+    void read(const FileNode& fn)
+    {
+        FileNode n = fn["name"];
+        CV_Assert(n.isString() && String(n) == name);
+        wcon = fn["contrast_weight"];
+		wsat = fn["saturation_weight"];
+		wexp = fn["exposure_weight"];
+    }
+
+protected:
+	String name;
+	float wcon, wsat, wexp;
+};
+
+Ptr<MergeMertens> createMergeMertens(float wcon, float wsat, float wexp)
+{
+	return new MergeMertensImpl(wcon, wsat, wexp);
+}
+
+}
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diff --git a/modules/photo/src/tonemap.cpp b/modules/photo/src/tonemap.cpp
index f503be90e..62725cb05 100644
--- a/modules/photo/src/tonemap.cpp
+++ b/modules/photo/src/tonemap.cpp
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ public:
 		Mat map;
 		log(gray_img + 1.0f, map);
 		Mat div;
-		pow(gray_img / (float)max, logf(bias) / logf(0.5f), div);
+		pow(gray_img / static_cast<float>(max), logf(bias) / logf(0.5f), div);
 		log(2.0f + 8.0f * div, div);
 		map = map.mul(1.0f / div);
 		map = map.mul(1.0f / gray_img);
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ public:
         
 		double min, max;
 		minMaxLoc(map_img, &min, &max);
-		float scale = contrast / (float)(max - min);
+		float scale = contrast / static_cast<float>(max - min);
 
 		exp(map_img * (scale - 1.0f) + log_img, map_img);
 		log_img.release();
@@ -294,22 +294,22 @@ public:
 		Mat log_img;
 		log(gray_img, log_img);
 
-		float log_mean = (float)sum(log_img)[0] / log_img.total();
+		float log_mean = static_cast<float>(sum(log_img)[0] / log_img.total());
 		double log_min, log_max;
 		minMaxLoc(log_img, &log_min, &log_max);
 		log_img.release();
 
-		double key = (float)((log_max - log_mean) / (log_max - log_min));
-		float map_key = 0.3f + 0.7f * pow((float)key, 1.4f);
+		double key = static_cast<float>((log_max - log_mean) / (log_max - log_min));
+		float map_key = 0.3f + 0.7f * pow(static_cast<float>(key), 1.4f);
 		intensity = exp(-intensity);
 		Scalar chan_mean = mean(img);
-		float gray_mean = (float)mean(gray_img)[0];
+		float gray_mean = static_cast<float>(mean(gray_img)[0]);
 
 		std::vector<Mat> channels(3);
 		split(img, channels);
 
 		for(int i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
-			float global = color_adapt * (float)chan_mean[i] + (1.0f - color_adapt) * gray_mean;
+			float global = color_adapt * static_cast<float>(chan_mean[i]) + (1.0f - color_adapt) * gray_mean;
 			Mat adapt = color_adapt * channels[i] + (1.0f - color_adapt) * gray_img;
 			adapt = light_adapt * adapt + (1.0f - light_adapt) * global;
 			pow(intensity * adapt, map_key, adapt);
diff --git a/modules/photo/test/test_hdr.cpp b/modules/photo/test/test_hdr.cpp
index 61b0cdab4..dd44b1612 100644
--- a/modules/photo/test/test_hdr.cpp
+++ b/modules/photo/test/test_hdr.cpp
@@ -58,7 +58,35 @@ void checkEqual(Mat img0, Mat img1, double threshold)
 {
 	double max = 1.0;
 	minMaxLoc(abs(img0 - img1), NULL, &max);
-	ASSERT_FALSE(max > threshold);
+	ASSERT_FALSE(max > threshold) << max;
+}
+
+void loadExposureSeq(String path, vector<Mat>& images, vector<float>& times = vector<float>())
+{
+	ifstream list_file(path + "list.txt");
+	ASSERT_TRUE(list_file.is_open());
+	string name; 
+	float val;
+	while(list_file >> name >> val) {
+		Mat img = imread(path + name);
+		ASSERT_FALSE(img.empty()) << "Could not load input image " << path + name;
+		images.push_back(img);
+		times.push_back(1 / val);
+	}
+	list_file.close();
+}
+
+void loadResponseCSV(String path, Mat& response)
+{
+	response = Mat(256, 3, CV_32F);
+	ifstream resp_file(path);
+	for(int i = 0; i < 256; i++) {
+		for(int channel = 0; channel < 3; channel++) {
+			resp_file >> response.at<float>(i, channel);
+			resp_file.ignore(1);
+		}
+	}
+	resp_file.close();
 }
 
 TEST(Photo_Tonemap, regression)
@@ -90,130 +118,85 @@ TEST(Photo_Tonemap, regression)
 
 	Ptr<TonemapReinhardDevlin> reinhard_devlin = createTonemapReinhardDevlin(gamma);
 	reinhard_devlin->process(img, result);
-	loadImage(test_path + "reinhard_devlin.png", expected);
+	loadImage(test_path + "reinharddevlin.png", expected);
 	result.convertTo(result, CV_8UC3, 255);
 	checkEqual(result, expected, 0);
 }
 
+TEST(Photo_AlignMTB, regression)
+{
+	const int TESTS_COUNT = 100;
+	string folder = string(cvtest::TS::ptr()->get_data_path()) + "shared/";
+	
+	string file_name = folder + "lena.png";
+	Mat img;
+	loadImage(file_name, img);
+	cvtColor(img, img, COLOR_RGB2GRAY);
 
+	int max_bits = 5;
+	int max_shift = 32;
+	srand(static_cast<unsigned>(time(0)));
+	int errors = 0;
 
-//void loadExposureSeq(String fuse_path, vector<Mat>& images, vector<float>& times = vector<float>())
-//{
-//	ifstream list_file(fuse_path + "list.txt");
-//	ASSERT_TRUE(list_file.is_open());
-//	string name; 
-//	float val;
-//	while(list_file >> name >> val) {
-//		Mat img = imread(fuse_path + name);
-//		ASSERT_FALSE(img.empty()) << "Could not load input image " << fuse_path + name;
-//		images.push_back(img);
-//		times.push_back(1 / val);
-//	}
-//	list_file.close();
-//}
-////
-////TEST(Photo_MergeMertens, regression)
-////{
-////	string test_path = string(cvtest::TS::ptr()->get_data_path()) + "hdr/";
-////	string fuse_path = test_path + "fusion/";
-////
-////	vector<Mat> images;
-////	loadExposureSeq(fuse_path, images);
-////
-////	MergeMertens merge;
-////
-////	Mat result, expected;
-////	loadImage(test_path + "exp_fusion.png", expected);
-////	merge.process(images, result);
-////	result.convertTo(result, CV_8UC3, 255);
-////	checkEqual(expected, result, 0);
-////}
-//
-//TEST(Photo_Debevec, regression)
-//{
-//	string test_path = string(cvtest::TS::ptr()->get_data_path()) + "hdr/";
-//	string fuse_path = test_path + "fusion/";
-//	
-//	vector<float> times;
-//	vector<Mat> images;
-//
-//	loadExposureSeq(fuse_path, images, times);
-//
-//	Mat response, expected(256, 3, CV_32F);
-//	ifstream resp_file(test_path + "response.csv");
-//	for(int i = 0; i < 256; i++) {
-//		for(int channel = 0; channel < 3; channel++) {
-//			resp_file >> expected.at<float>(i, channel);
-//			resp_file.ignore(1);
-//		}
-//	}
-//	resp_file.close();
-//
-//	CalibrateDebevec calib;
-//	MergeDebevec merge;
-//
-//	//calib.process(images, response, times);
-//	//checkEqual(expected, response, 0.001);
-//	//
-//	Mat result;
-//	loadImage(test_path + "no_calibration.hdr", expected);
-//	merge.process(images, result, times);
-//	checkEqual(expected, result, 0.01);
-//
-//	//loadImage(test_path + "rle.hdr", expected);
-//	//merge.process(images, result, times, response);
-//	//checkEqual(expected, result, 0.01);
-//}
-//
-//TEST(Photo_Tonemap, regression)
-//{
-//	initModule_photo();
-//	string test_path = string(cvtest::TS::ptr()->get_data_path()) + "hdr/tonemap/";
-//	Mat img;
-//	loadImage(test_path + "../rle.hdr", img);
-//
-//	vector<String> algorithms;
-//	Algorithm::getList(algorithms);
-//	for(size_t i = 0; i < algorithms.size(); i++) {
-//		String str = algorithms[i];
-//		size_t dot = str.find('.');
-//		if(dot != String::npos && str.substr(0, dot).compare("Tonemap") == 0) {
-//			String algo_name = str.substr(dot + 1, str.size());
-//		    Mat expected;
-//			loadImage(test_path + algo_name.toLowerCase() + ".png", expected);
-//			Ptr<Tonemap> mapper = Tonemap::create(algo_name);	
-//	    	ASSERT_FALSE(mapper.empty()) << algo_name;
-//			Mat result;
-//			mapper->process(img, result);
-//			result.convertTo(result, CV_8UC3, 255);
-//			checkEqual(expected, result, 0);
-//		}
-//	}
-////}
-////
-////TEST(Photo_AlignMTB, regression)
-////{
-////	const int TESTS_COUNT = 100;
-////	string folder = string(cvtest::TS::ptr()->get_data_path()) + "shared/";
-////	
-////	string file_name = folder + "lena.png";
-////	Mat img = imread(file_name);
-////	ASSERT_FALSE(img.empty()) << "Could not load input image " << file_name;
-////	cvtColor(img, img, COLOR_RGB2GRAY);
-////
-////	int max_bits = 5;
-////	int max_shift = 32;
-////	srand(static_cast<unsigned>(time(0)));
-////	int errors = 0;
-////
-////	AlignMTB align(max_bits);
-////
-////	for(int i = 0; i < TESTS_COUNT; i++) {
-////		Point shift(rand() % max_shift, rand() % max_shift);
-////		Mat res;
-////		align.shiftMat(img, shift, res);
-////		Point calc = align.getExpShift(img, res);
-////		errors += (calc != -shift);
-////	}
-////	ASSERT_TRUE(errors < 5);
-////}
+	Ptr<AlignMTB> align = createAlignMTB(max_bits);
+
+	for(int i = 0; i < TESTS_COUNT; i++) {
+		Point shift(rand() % max_shift, rand() % max_shift);
+		Mat res;
+		align->shiftMat(img, res, shift);
+		Point calc;
+		align->calculateShift(img, res, calc);
+		errors += (calc != -shift);
+	}
+	ASSERT_TRUE(errors < 5) << errors << " errors";
+}
+
+TEST(Photo_MergeMertens, regression)
+{
+	string test_path = string(cvtest::TS::ptr()->get_data_path()) + "hdr/";
+
+	vector<Mat> images;
+	loadExposureSeq(test_path + "exposures/", images);
+
+	Ptr<MergeMertens> merge = createMergeMertens();
+
+	Mat result, expected;
+	loadImage(test_path + "merge/mertens.png", expected);
+	merge->process(images, result);
+	result.convertTo(result, CV_8UC3, 255);
+	checkEqual(expected, result, 0);
+}
+
+TEST(Photo_MergeDebevec, regression)
+{
+	string test_path = string(cvtest::TS::ptr()->get_data_path()) + "hdr/";
+
+	vector<Mat> images;
+	vector<float> times;
+	Mat response;
+	loadExposureSeq(test_path + "exposures/", images, times);
+	loadResponseCSV(test_path + "exposures/response.csv", response);
+
+	Ptr<MergeDebevec> merge = createMergeDebevec();
+
+	Mat result, expected;
+	loadImage(test_path + "merge/debevec.exr", expected);
+	merge->process(images, result, times, response);
+	checkEqual(expected, result, 1e-3f);
+}
+
+TEST(Photo_CalibrateDebevec, regression)
+{
+	string test_path = string(cvtest::TS::ptr()->get_data_path()) + "hdr/";
+
+	vector<Mat> images;
+	vector<float> times;
+	Mat expected, response;
+	loadExposureSeq(test_path + "exposures/", images, times);
+	loadResponseCSV(test_path + "calibrate/debevec.csv", expected);
+
+	Ptr<CalibrateDebevec> calibrate = createCalibrateDebevec();
+	srand(1);
+	calibrate->process(images, response, times);
+	checkEqual(expected, response, 1e-3f);
+}