First Attempt At HDR

[clrv]

I really like the the HDR effect both the natural and fake effect. So here is my first go at it. I don't think I got a shot that was over exposed enough. What do you think?

Wall at the start of the River Walk in OKC
http://cwlewis.smugmug.com/photos/533740454_RavbY-XL.jpg
Wife liked the under saturated look of this. Not me though...
http://cwlewis.smugmug.com/photos/533740125_XLrhY-XL.jpg
Trying to go for the fake look
http://cwlewis.smugmug.com/photos/533741112_oZRVU-XL.jpg

[megadima]

I like #1 and #2 !!

[sas8888]

1 and 2 for me also.

[clrv]

Thanks... Maybe its just me but I was wanting a little more pop.

[wolfden]

Thanks... Maybe its just me but I was wanting a little more pop.

remember photomatix or whatever program you used is just the first step, to get things better, "pop" you should bring the file into a graphics editor to do your final tweaks.

I don't know what work process you did. For me I use photomatix, than Adobe Camera Raw for adjustments and finally into photoshop where I can take advantage of layers, actions, plugins to get the look I want.

[wolfden]

have you seen http://www.gettotallyrad.com/#rockin-photoshop-actions-7a1d9 these are really nice sets of actions, little spendy, but worth it. They save a lot of time and have great effects on pics.

[clrv]

Wow they are a little pricy but it would save some time.

[shutterbugcrazy]

I like 3

[canonloader]

I like 1 and 3, and in particular, I love what it did to those street lamps. :)

[Desertraptor]

No.1 for me

[clrv]

Thanks I just wish I could get out and shoot more. For 3 weeks now it has been raining almost every day :cry: