Some people either really like the artistic HDR and appreciate the effects, and some do not. I will post the originals as soon as I can and they do look good. Thanks again.
So much not a fan, I'd love to see the "un-ruined" originals.
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thank you, I'm right here with you. IMO, way over done with HDR. I had to drop a FB Photog because he was doing the same thing with his shots and I just don't get it, but others do.
I understand it's appealing to some people and I don't mind landscapes that have been fiddled with, but with photos of warbirds, I want to see what the machine actually looks like, not after it's been processed more completely than a block of Velveeta cheese.
On the closeups (engine, P40 pit, rear gun stand) I like the effect. As soon as too much landscape/sky/background come in, it doesn't work for me anymore.
The style reminds me (engine especially) of what some people did with Airbrush in an artistic way.
I'm not a fan of that look. That style is a trend that I hope meets a quick end when it comes to photography. Please don't take my comment personally, it's not you, it's the style. I'm a hobbyist photographer myself, and know it sucks when someone dislikes your work.
I liked them they're very different looking. I also like the originals too I think there is nothing wrong liking one or the other or both for that matter. Thanks for sharing your pictures!