Everglades

[molested_cow1]

Trying to figure out HDR. I am using CS3 and I still don't quite get the controls.

Here are some attempts. The shots are composed with different HDR settings. The sky and the water are done differently and recomposed together.

I am not too satisfied with the program... I just need to understand it better. Any ways, the lighting at the scene looks nothing like these photos. Somehow I ended up in these....

 

[Frequency]

I think second one is fine

 

[Jeff Canes]

IMO #3 has a nice nature look to it

 

[Scott W]

Very nice. I like number 2 the best, the dark edges add interest.

 

[AdamK]

I love No.1 showing the hand of man and using that as a lead in line making my eyes follow the image from the foreground to the background (the beautiful sky)! I love the dramatic feel to the photograph too! Nice work!