Enoshima Island and Mt. Fuji from a cave HDR

[rokclmb]

This was my first real attempt at an HDR picture. I've only messed around with Photomatix about three times and I'm still trying to decide if I want to spend the money on the program. I'm currently using their trial software which is why I have the Photomatix watermarks.

Zushi Cave HDR1 by rokclmb, on Flickr

[Murtasma]

Looks great, very natural looking. Here is a situation where HDR is a good tool to use. Much too often I see people use HDR in situations where it is not necessary and usually ends up distracting from the image or used as a way to make a boring snapshot something more (which never works). If the sun sets within the view of this cave that would be totally awesome for a revisit. I think you did a really good job with the tone mapping, thanks for not pushing the processing too far

[rokclmb]

Thanks for the comment. This cave is looking almost straight west. I'm planning to get back there for a sunset.

[Elmo]

great use of HDR

[gazsus]

Originally Posted by Murtasma

Looks great, very natural looking. Here is a situation where HDR is a good tool to use. Much too often I see people use HDR in situations where it is not necessary and usually ends up distracting from the image or used as a way to make a boring snapshot something more (which never works). If the sun sets within the view of this cave that would be totally awesome for a revisit. I think you did a really good job with the tone mapping, thanks for not pushing the processing too far

+1 What I was going to say.