HDR pano of Chicago architecture

[sharkylittleton]

Looking for some comments and critiques of my first real HDR attempt. The shot was taken in downtown Chicago, at the Riverwalk overlooking the Chicago river. -2,0,+2 taken for all three shots then merged together. Thanks!

http://www.photographhosting.com/HL/QeQrh/Riverwalkwtmkresized.jpg

[coalcliff]

As an image I find it very striking and vibrant. The one thing that lets it down is the scribble in the background which i am assuming is your image protection. It first appears to be light shadows from the buildings. Apart from that, a slightly taller crop would balance the image a little better.

All in all a "dynamic" effort that gives the city a real surreal look.

[arizona85224]

scribble in the background, BIG DEAL. from an ex chicago resident, it looks nice. i do agree with a taller crop.

[sharkylittleton]

Thanks for the comments guys! I might have a bit to work with up top, but would have to crop both sides some. I'll give it a go and post it up for comparison.

[sharkylittleton]

Here is the cropped version. Trimmed some fat on the sides to go higher up top. Colors might be off and didnt get the chance to spot check so dont hold it against me.

What do you guys think about the blue light in the bottom left hand corner? I think it translates a bit better in the longer crop...

http://www.photographhosting.com/HL/QeQrt/riverwalk+pano+croppedwtmk_resized.jpg