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Multiple exposures is what can help in such situations: I usually take multiple exposures shifting 2Ev step for each, capturing the darkest areas (going + on Ev compensation) to a brightest ( + Ev compensation). Then the sequence of the image can be combined into a single file using special software like Photomatix or a "regular" Photoshop CS will do a job.
Few words about how I shoot HDR:
In most cases I shoot in manual mode, this allows me to do as many Ev bracketing shots as needed: 3, 5 or even 7. What I am getting is a ultra wide dynamic range of 14Ev or more.
An example of such 14Ev DR shot is below. Deep shadows and bright noon sun required such wide DR to get the image I like:
