Ya #2 is my fav as well...#3 was just a spur of the moment shot cuz I was bored-If I was to do it over again Id probably try and eliminate the background altogether and not use HDR because there is a fair amount of noise in the pic and its not necessary
Thanks for the feedback guys
Keep it coming guys, The noob needs C&C
Also, does anyone have a link or guidance on how to have the background underexposed? Is this simply done with a strobe or fill light? I know I can extract my subject in PS but how do I go about shooting like it in the first place