A recent HDR attempt

Took this one of my 350z

C & C please

I haven't really messed with HDR much, but I thought this came out decent.

I shot in RAW and then bracketed post process

Original

Personally, I like the original a lot better.

For an HDR test, it is a good test. It doesn't look overdone, just right.

As a photo, I prefer the first one too, the limited dynamic range hides the busy background that detracts from the main subject in the second pic.

Yeah I personally like the original myself. But since there are shadows in the wheel I thought it would be a really good subject to practice on by bringin out all the details but still keepin a realistic look

It's good test that is not overdone and I'm sure that you can find other shots to apply the technique to. Well done!

Does the paint on your car have that purple pearl glow? If so, HDR captured it well.

-joe

Yeah in the right light it has a purple-blue flake in it

Really brings the pearl out from the paint and the concrete looks good. I don't think the composition of the photo is very pleasing to the eye. The crop is too tight, but the angle is much worst IMO.

Nice car!

I like the second one.
The hood/bumper isn't as overblown as it is on the first one.
The first one is nice too, but thats my opinion.