My 1st HDR

[Asmarlak]

I messed around with Photomatix and got this result. I didn't have images prepared specifically for HDR use but produced different exposures in Lightroom from one JPG file.

[armando_m]

The sky looks way to blue
the clouds - as usual when working of a single file - looks strange in hdr
details in the shade are visible, but not the underside of the roof, or the color of the leafs


HDR has a learning curve and I have nearly dropped it, unless I have a really really wide dynamic range, because I usually get better results by processing a single raw file - not hdr - just adjusting curves and brightness selectively.

[OldClicker]

This image looks like it might be a good candidate for HDR, but you really cannot get anything out of a single jpg because you can already see everything that the jpg has. A single RAW can be helped with HDR because there is information in the file that your monitor cannot display and HDR 'compresses' the tonal range to make it viewable. - Terry

[Asmarlak]

Yes, you guys are correct. The sky color and luminosity could have been better. I was just experimenting but I liked the way it handled shadows and highlights. I could also see that some colors have changed, like tree limps turned green. I guess you have pay close attention to those details with HDR.

[LeeIs]

i think this is an outstanding HDR. i usually can't stand the ones that are over done. looking at this image, i wouldn't know it was an HDR. what ever you did, u managed to control it really well. looks like a perfectly exposed photograph, as an HDR should really look. really well done man.

edit: oh yeah, the clouds are a bit off. but i don't mind the rest of the sky.

[daq7]

I like super blue skies, but am not as fond of the way the blue darkens right near the cloud, kind of an anti-haloing. Early on I used to use Photomatix exclusively, but now I practically never use it alone. It is very rare that I get what I consider a usable shot with just a tone map. I usually have to blend it back in with non tone-mapped layers. You are off to a good start, but as pointed out, you really need a raw file to use the technique you wanted to.

[photogkellyrae]

INteresting. If you really want to go crazy, it might be fun to see what it looks like if the buildings are a tad solarized with that blue sky. I bet it would be cool that way too.
I love experimenting. Nothing is more boring the the same pic over and over again. I wish you greatness always.
xxxxxxx

[Don Schaeffer]

I like the street part. But the sky is freaky. Maybe you could crop it.