tone mapping

mkl

i've been taking exposures every once in a while with future hdr processing in mind, but haven't really found the time found the time before now - and i like how these two turned out; they look pretty true to the original scene. thoughts?

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sunset over rangeley lake


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houston brook falls in pleasant ridge, maine - the waving of the tree branch in the top right corner did make that that bit a little wonky, though.

schmoo

Hi Megan and welcome!

The first is a little overcooked to my personal taste, but I am loving the waterfall shot! I didn't notice the moving branch until you mentioned it. My eye was on the lovely soft water.