HDR sunset

[Spads]

Hi guys,
I'm new to HDR and was wondering what you guys thought of this. I went for a more natural look as I prefer that. Was it worth using the HDR process here.

This image was generated from 5 exposures
Exposure: 0.2 sec (1/5)
Aperture: f/22.0
Focal Length: 19 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: -2,-1,0,1,2 EV
Processed in Photomatix

[BigFuzzy]

Hi Spads,
It would really help to see the original.
Having said that, I agree with you going with a more natural look, I hate the overcooked HDR look.
The one thing I'd say, which is a major issue with HDR when people are first starting to use HDR is the "halo" effect that you see around tower/bridge thing in the lower right. A properly processed HDR (in my opinion) shouldn't have the halo. It'll probably depend on you doing more work with layers in PS or really get to know the HDR/Photomatix settings.

Good luck

Originally Posted by Spads

Hi guys,
I'm new to HDR and was wondering what you guys thought of this. I went for a more natural look as I prefer that. Was it worth using the HDR process here.

[JMarro]

I agree with BigFuzzy. The original would help. I do like the photo and its natural look as i too prefer that over the harsher processed HDR. I love the sky. Keep it up! Great Photo!

[Spads]

I have attached the middle exposure

[BigFuzzy]

In the end, yeah, I think it was worth it to use HDR on this set of images. I would, however, again say that it's my opinion you really have to avoid getting that halo around objects, it then becomes obvious that lots of post processing was done.
Cheers,
A

[doubleconvex]

HDR works well with something like this. Consider adding a layer of curves, and cleaning up the noise. I've attached a quick job on your original to this reply.

[Spads]

That's a little overcooked for my liking.

[photo]

The original HDR is nice, but I like double conzex's version better. Maybe if you could do a middle between yours and double conzec's.