Boathouse bridge...

[OldClicker]

Single image HDR - does it stay close to reality? What improvememnts would you suggest both in shooting and post processing? It was a very ugly sky day. - Thanks, TF

EDIT - One thing is why did the HDR really blow out some of the street lights??? - TF

[Grandpaw]

I like the composition. Don't know why but it made me think of Norman Rockwell, Jeff

[OldClicker]

Thanks, Grandpaw - that's got to be a good thing. - TF

[jetrim]

It's certainly believable (not like some "over the top" HDRs). Not really a good thing or bad thing but it seems really bright

[Greg McCary]

The person looks blurry to me, maybe from the different exposures? May they are not? But if so you could take them out of all of the exposures but the one that exposed them correctly. Other than that it is a wonderful shot. Great colors and lighting. Nice work.

[byjamesderuvoDHQ]

Perhaps some red leaves in the bg, but I wouldn't change a thing.

[hminx]

Terry I may be in a minority here but I very much prefer the version you posted in viewfinder.The water here looks dirty and murky IMO this detracts from an idyllic scene.

[Canyon Hiker]

Looks great from Here. Reminds me of Fall and why this is my favorite season for shooting. Great colors.

Darin

[byjamesderuvoDHQ]

Well that depends, Hminx. If he's going for an idyllac facade that's being undermined by corruption, it's a very artsy shot. If he's going straight for architecture, I would agree, some burning and dodging in places and then applying some blue filter to that area would probably help it. In fact, you could also go with the filter that posterizes or uses paint strokes to give the shot a more painted, surreal look. That'd be fun.

[Katy in Texas]

Wow! and here I am in Texas with no fall colors! Next fall I'm off to the midwest. I love the reflections and the brightness of this pic.