And another newbie has a go

[millsinmaine@gmail.com]

Bought first DSLR just three weeks ago. I'm greatly intrigued by HDR, still can't bring myself to buy the software though. (I'm broke thanks to this new obsession).

I've enjoyed everyones pictures and comments and suddenly feel brave enough to post my little beginning efforts. C & C welcome of course.

[canonloader]

First one looks good, but there is haloing in the second.

[millsinmaine@gmail.com]

Yes your right, I hadnt noticed that. Frankly i was too concerned about the wind moving the branches through the different exposures

I've appreciated and enjoyed your responses in this section, thanks. Heres one more that seems more typical, though I think im more conservative in my processing

[canonloader]

That one looks good too. Haloing comes from setting the Light Smoothing too low, that's the one with the 5 radio buttons. Usually you get no halos by moving it to #5 or #4 on the right. :)

[CameraBuff]

I really like that first winter sceen with the lake.

[russellsnr2]

Bought first DSLR just three weeks ago. I'm greatly intrigued by HDR, still can't bring myself to buy the software though. (I'm broke thanks to this new obsession).

I've enjoyed everyones pictures and comments and suddenly feel brave enough to post my little beginning efforts. C & C welcome of course.

QUOTE "still can't bring myself to buy the software though. (I'm broke thanks to this new obsession)."

Try here for free. http://luxal.dachary.org/webhdr/software.shtml

[millsinmaine@gmail.com]

Thanks Camera Buff "I really like that first winter sceen with the lake." thats my view out the kitchen window.

And thanks to russells, thats a great list of free tools above. I bookmarkeed the page immediately so I can continue to explore its options

[CameraBuff]

I am so jealous of all the members living in those beautiful scenic areas. So many great landscape opportunities to photograph. What a view; I could see myself just sitting there looking out enjoying a morning cup of coffee.

[-Douglas-]

1st one reminds me of a buddies cabin on a lake in Southern Indiana which had a rope swing where you jump off the deck into the water, great!
2nd one reminds me of how freakin cold it's getting!
3rd one, well, I'm just going to have to ban you from the forum because of the business
you captured in the background, I did 9 years with them. hahaha good shot.