Another attempt at HDR. My last attempt (at least the last attempt I submitted to a challenge) suffered because the shots weren't lined up well at all. This time I used my tripod. The fireweed in the foreground did move a tiny bit because of the breeze but Photomatix was able to line things up pretty well. The 3 shots were at f/22 with an ISO of 200.
Once the HDR tif was created in Photomatix I resized and exported the image to JPG using PSP XI.
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Gorgeous, you did really well with this HDR, I really like it. Instead of being in Alberta, it looks like it belongs in the tropics somewhere.
I am torn here, I like the foreground, but it does take away from the shot. I would love to see the shot without the flowers and grass, but on the other hand it really makes it more than just a water and mountain scene. Like I said, a tropical scene.
Your clouds are excellent, your mountains could use a little more depth in them to make them stop feeling a little flat. I love the water colour, is it really that colour?
when you are taking shots for HDR, remember to have your ISO as low as possible.
lovely details , nicely processed , Hoverver the foreground you chose IMO is not the best. The tall pink flower actually distracts too much IMO. (no vote)
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