Understanding HDR

[irawan]

EXIF:
Camera Canon EOS 500D
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 25 mm
ISO Speed 100
X-Resolution 72 dpi
Y-Resolution 72 dpi

I processed this for HDR with Photomatix and GIMP. ITs a single images but I manipulated the exposure with Roxio. What could I do better for this? Is the lighting OK?

Please Rate 1 : Poor and 4 : Excellent.

[edbayani]

i like the colors. beautiful. would look better if the horizon was straightened.

[Aleix]

Hello,

I also agree that you should straighten the horizon. It could also be improved by cropping a bit (basically the upper portion of the sky) and turning a specific element the main point of attention. Finally, I find the sky is a bit too dark. If you would brighten it up a bit, you might achieve a bit more contrast with the water.

Oh and before I forget: you didn't overdo HDR, which is a good thing!

Greetings

[LewisCanon]

i agree the horizon being off centre really really bugs me... but good work on the hdr

[MOmilkman]

I'm assuming 1 would be the low end of the scale and 4 would be the high end (good)?

[irawan]

Originally Posted by edbayani

i like the colors. beautiful. would look better if the horizon was straightened.

Thanks... couldnt agree more

[irawan]

Originally Posted by MOmilkman

I'm assuming 1 would be the low end of the scale and 4 would be the high end (good)?

Yes.. apologies for not mentioning the rating explanation..

[irawan]

Originally Posted by Aleix

Hello,

I also agree that you should straighten the horizon. It could also be improved by cropping a bit (basically the upper portion of the sky) and turning a specific element the main point of attention. Finally, I find the sky is a bit too dark. If you would brighten it up a bit, you might achieve a bit more contrast with the water.

Oh and before I forget: you didn't overdo HDR, which is a good thing!

Greetings

Thanks a lot... yes, the horizon is my big problem even I believe I have a horizon disorder most of my pictures have uneven horizon and I found it out when I see it on computer...

[irawan]

Originally Posted by LewisCanon

i agree the horizon being off centre really really bugs me... but good work on the hdr

Thanks, really appreciate it

[BLU26]

I like the hdr processing here, it's a great shot and the composition is spot on. I personally would have given the image just a little more vibrance (not saturation) and/or contrast to enhance the colors and give it some punch. Seems a bit "flat" to me. On the other hand I don't like overdone hdrs. Either way well done!!