Trying a new (to me) technique

[Krusty79]

Looks good. I've found that using layer masks has helped me tremendously when trying to fix bright skies/dark foregrounds. I prefer blending the exposures to HDR the vast majority of the time. I use that technique on most of my shots now.

Why don't you at least get a decent travel tripod, so you'll be more likely to bring it? That way, you can bracket your shots and have more leeway to address the dynamic range issue.

Manfrotto MKC3-H01 Photo-Movie Kit QR (Black) MKC3-H01 B&H Photo

[Markel253]

Originally Posted by Krusty79

Why don't you at least get a decent travel tripod, so you'll be more likely to bring it? That way, you can bracket your shots and have more leeway to address the dynamic range issue

Manfrotto MKC3-H01 Photo-Movie Kit QR (Black) MKC3-H01 B&H Photo

Have you used this tripod? I was actually looking at it last night, but was a little hesitant. So far I haven't had much luck with travel tripods - they have all been disappointingly flimsy. A personal recommendation would be good.

I have an old tripod that I have been using (yeah I do - once in a long while when I don't have to carry it around) for over 25 years. It works well, but, as you may have figured out, I hate to carry it - especially when in Disney World.I was planning on bringing it this time, but if you can give me a personal recommendation for the one above, I will certainly consider it.

[Naala]

Great PP, I really like the result.