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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Vixen" data-source="post: 274705" data-attributes="member: 21839">Don't be put off by dull days. It's a case of picking the correct subject as much as the process. Things that make good subjects are old rusty stuff, old buildings, timber, landscapes, stormy skies, & water can also be good.What DOESN'T work so well is clear blue skies, uniform grey skies and silouette sunsets (Unless you are really good at masking layers).It's personal preference as to how many images you use. 3 or 5 seems to be the norm. I don't really think you get a better image by using large numbers of images. You need to get the first shot nicely exposed but it isn't the end of the earth if it isn't. You can create a shot by adding or decreasing exposure in editing software.It's also personal preference as to what software you use but Photomatix and Nik HDREfex are probably the most used. There are others tho.Also you do NOT need a tripod in normal shooting conditions. Yes, if light is low but if light is OK you can handhold for bracketed shots. If you are having to make any camera adjustments to get those shots then you need the tripod because you cannot guarantee you will get the exact same scene composure.I would say 50% or more of my HDR is handheld, and I do a LOT of it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> As with everything it's a case of getting out and doing it often enough to get good at it</blockquote>

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