Tootsies

Its an interesting HDR and not without a certain charm, but probably in the realms of a bit too surreal for me. The halo around the buildings is a classic HD trait, that is usually unwanted and although I'm unsure of your intention here, I think a slightly more natural finish would enhance the fnished product.  Maybe ease back on the "strength" slider controls and perhaps the Saturation slider too. I like the composition and the elements of life giving the impression of a bustling community, just needs some fine tuning in tone mapping for my particular taste. I do like the "Log Cabin" images in both colour and B & W.

Best Regards

Alf

Hi Alf,

Thanks for your comments!!  It definitely looks a bit surreal and pops out at you.  I was actually going for that look on purpose with this one. (I probably should have stated that, but I was hoping to just get a sense of how it came across to people without guiding the feedback.)  It fits though with the whole street (Broadway in Nashville, TN)--both sides and down a few blocks.  Between the lights, signs, blaring music, and people going in and out of all of the different honky tonks, one can feel as if they are in a bit of a twilight zone.  Fun Place!!

I like the log cabin ones too.  They were taken at a 1850s living farm in Kentucky.  It was in the Land Between the Lakes national recreation area/park.  I've got some other ones to post that are more traditional from the same location.  I will try and do that in the next day or two.     

-Dan