HDR Sunset.

[RMThompson]

Working on my HDR skills. Shot with a D50, in raw, three exposures combined via Photomatix, touched up in Picasa 2. Whatcha think?

Full version:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rmthompson/2378506281/sizes/o/

 

[Los Angeles]

I like it. Not to over done like so many HDR photos are.

 

[Lyncca]

Could this not be captured without HDR?

 

[RMThompson]

Good question!

You tell me, here is a non HDR version:

 

[MX962]

You compiled it well it looks great

 

[Lyncca]

Ok, I see. You did get a lot more detail in the water (very dark) and the sun (very light). Thanks for posting the "before" to look at

 

[LaFoto]

But hey, at first I was thinking the very same as Lyncca was asking! I.e. whether not this one could have been as good without the special technique, but the compilation does bring about a lot of detail, that is for sure, it is obvious, now that you posted the "before-photo", too!

 

[kellylindseyphotography]

Pretty! I love those deep blues, nice shot!

 

[RMThompson]

Thanks guys. Im pulling down the before photo, let me know if you want it back up.

It was made from FIVE different shots to be honest with you.

 

[RMThompson]

Actually, I decided to show you guys ALL the files used to create the above image: