V8 and V2 in HDR shine

[Pexi]

Inspired by other HDR photogs here, here's my err... unreal... capture from yesterday. Like it or dislike it? C&C welcome as usual!

http://pexi.smugmug.com/photos/275514866_kpkv2-L.jpg

[Azzaro]

I like the pic......and I am envious of the car and the MC. AZZARO

[PAFirefighter11]

I like the pic......and I am envious of the car and the MC. AZZARO

Great shot. I like it a lot. Did you use Photomatix? What type of Photoshop work was done as well, if any?

[Pexi]

Thanks for your comments guys!

I have seen so many great HDR manipulations here that I've decided to try to learn the stuff myself. With these shots I planned to put a touch of "other planet" feel into them.

PAFirefighter11:

The tools/methods I used (in sequence):
1. Canon20D RAW, three shots -2 EV, 0 EV, +2EV, Av mode, timer drive, on tripod.
2. Lightroom, white balance, contrast curve, presence and vibrance upped, some other "normal stuff".
3. Photomatix, tinkering.
4. PS Elements, cropping, hue/saturation, removal of dust bunnies.

Another one from the same session - with a set "Muench stars":

http://pexi.smugmug.com/photos/275518954_EHCqJ-L.jpg

[Icebear]

Very cool.

[DI-Joe]

Very nice indeed man. I'd take the luminance down a touch in photomatix, it's a tad high key for my taste. But... well executed and cannot complain. :thumb

Where you referring to mine and that other dgrinner's recent HDR's?

[DeuceFour]

AWESOME!!!!! GORGEOUS!!! I love HDR's when they are done right...still working with them myself!! Great Shots!!!

[Pexi]

Where you referring to mine and that other dgrinner's recent HDR's?

Yes indeed I was, DI-Joe! Thanks for your comments and thanks for providing me some inspiration!

[DaddyO]

I like the second shot best though both have good composition for me. Wondering about the blue but maybe thats what helps spank the image
into outerland. :D