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Mr. B
My first real attempt at HDR.

Anybody have any tips on how to do HDR photography.
>> Mr. B
Jesus.... dunno what happened to the quality but damn. Don't even bother going full screen.
>> Anonymous
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I've tried a couple times. It definitely takes practice.
>> Anonymous
start by doing hdr on things that might actually gain something from being HDRd. i don't see a reason this would be HDR other than for the sole purpose of being HDR. next, it helps if its not something that moves a lot too, like tree branches that sway in the wind.
>> Anonymous
tips:
use a steady tripod.
make sure your junk doesnt move inbetween shots.
>> Darkain
Pro-tip: Dont use automatic tonal adjustments in photoshop. Do it manually.

Another tip, your first image suffers from the HDR "Halo" effect (for lack of better terms). Notice how there is a sharp gradient from light to dark to the right of the trees? Yea, avoid this.

My last tip: Learn what light levels are. HDR means high-dynamic-range lighting. Normal cameras capture somewhere in the area os about 5 light stops normally. The goal of HDR is to capture usually somewhere in the area of 12-18 light stops, and then tonal map them back down to 5-8 for a "cool effect." It really only works if you are in a situation in which there is a very VERY large degree of distance from the very brightest to the very darkest portion of the image.