Another first

[navydoc]

Here's my first attempt at HDR. Now, I just need to learn how to keep the dynamic range while keeping the photo from looking 'cartoony'.

http://glewis.us/images/web12-6/2.jpg

[82NoMe]

Looks good. If you are using Photomatix slide the light smoothing to the right.

[navydoc]

Thanks, I'll try that.

Some details on the photo:

I took the photos hand held above my head over a chain link fence and focused using 'live view'. 3 shots at 1.5 stop encrements, high speed burst mode.

[Gordeez]

Nice shot.
I think if those steps weren't so bright, it would look like a haunted house. :)

[jgrussell]

I like it -- and shooting that over a fence is amazing.

[Gary McDuffie]

Nice job for a handheld. Congrats.

[hudsonp]

very nice

[navydoc]

Thanks for the comments.

The 1st image posted above is cropped from the original shot with my 17-55mm lens. Here's a 100% crop. I really like my 17-55. :D

http://glewis.us/images/web12-6/cropped.jpg