New to this too - HDR example

[Mick]

I used the auto in CS4, think I over cooked the the clouds. I took 6 shots with this in mind. I also thought the difference between the highlights and shadows would be a good tester.

[pwnage101]

This image has a fairly high dynamic range, with the rocks in the shade and the bright blue sky. a little dodge and burn here and there should do the trick...the sky is well exposed, so clipped whites should not be a problem. here's my go at it:

[Mick]

Thanks Troy

Just dodge and burn in CS4?

[pwnage101]

Actually, when I say dodge and burn I refer to the general practice of locally altering exposure. Some use HDR/tonemapping software, some use curves layer masking, some use the dodge tool and burn tool in the tools panel of photoshop.

Here I used "highlights/shadows" in edit > adjustments, and clipped the blacks with curves (or levels).

[Mick]

Thanks Troy
Giving it a go as we speak

[Mick]

Flamborough head, caves just to the north.

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/43757154