Help with a Couple of Pictures - Edit OK

[rickabobaloey]

So I just put in an order from B&H Photo for a neutral density filter. I'm sure it'll help but until then what can I do for these types of shots?


Temp01 by cpt_gungho, on Flickr



Temp02 by cpt_gungho, on Flickr

 

[480sparky67 67]

An ND will do absolutely nothing for these two scenarios. What you need is a graduated ND.

 

[rickabobaloey]

Yep, my bad, sorry. I just double checked to make sure and I ordered a graduated ND filter.

 

[480sparky67 67]

Have you tried HDR?

 

[Arad]

As Sparky said try for HDR, size and type of the image you posted here is not the best for working HDR. Try working with Raw images it gives you better results. The image below is just an idea. your final result could be much better.

 

[rickabobaloey]

I've never tried HDR before, nope. Not sure what I need to do besides shooting in RAW. Is all it is a blending of the same picture at slightly different exposures?

 

[480sparky67 67]

.......... Is all it is a blending of the same picture at slightly different exposures?

That's exactly what HDR is. You take a series of shots at varying exposure levels, then use software to combine them into one.

Saunter on down to the HDR forum and try your hand at some of the Shootouts.