HDR First Attempt

[jubbin2001]

So I tried an HDR today to see what I came up with. Comments and suggestions are very welcome. Also, which do you prefer? My wife is all about #1, but I like the darker version #2. There isn't much difference, but I think the subtle differences are noticable.

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#1

#2

 

[oldmacman]

Nice job, especially for a first HDR. Just two small hiccups for me:
- number one has a bit of halo over the foliage on the right. A sign of over-processing.
- both pics don't seem to be able to resolve the sky showing through the branches. It is a noticeably different shade of blue.

Nice job.

 

[Restomage]

That looks great, good job. My only recommendation would be more about the composition of the actual photo itself, I would personally try to shoot it from a different angle and try to incorporate more foreground elements.

 

[jubbin2001]

I see what you guys are saying with the sky...might have to try tweaking a bit more to see what I can come up with. As far as composition, I wish I could have. This happens to be on a very heavily wooded shoreline, and there really isn't another clear angle to get, Kind of a one shot deal, take it or leave it. Thanks for the comments though. Gonna try and get some more tomorrow to play with.

 

[Bynx]

When you do the best with what you have to work with it just doesnt please everyone. I think the composition is fine. And your tone mapping is just fine except for the halo. You might be able to fix that with the cloning tool set to darken.