Post-processing HDR from DC

[jfulcer]

Wanted to share some really old efforts of mine.

Sometimes HDR photos look blown out or just not realistic, but I used HDR for this photo and like the results.

before:

after:

 

[klmall]

I like it also! Instead of an exaggerated, out-of-this-world look, to me it appears like you took some time to lighten it appropriately. Nice job!