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We're doing a local raffle for a co-worker that has Terminal Cancer and I'm doing some shots of the guns we're giving away. I thought I'd do them in HDR. Shot within an hour of sunset trying to catch "the glow" a bit. Thoughts?
Ruger Single Six Convertable (.22/.22Mag)

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Daniel Defense DDM4-V5 & Leupold Scope

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Sig P250 Border Patrol Commemorative .40

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and lastly a Howa .308

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I know, this is a departure from my birds and other creepy crawlies but I'm trying to make these flyers look the best I can for the raffle. I don't know if the HDR looks too much or just a regular photo would be better. Just looking for some opinions..Thanks,
Jason

Very well done! I like HDR with guns because I think it adds to the metal in the pics. I think the first one may be my favorite.

My personal preference would be a regular photo taken in soft diffused light and a large aperture for shallow dof. Maybe use a CPL to reduce glare.
Of the HDR images you posted, I prefer most the one of the single-six. The noticeable haloing with HDR is a negative to me.

Take a look and see which you like better..Since you preferred the Ruger Single six. For some reason (I think it's the metal too), I prefer the HDR better...No HDR on these.

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JP

Thank you sir

Jason,
There is better detail in the grip with the HDR version, but there is also more darker grey in the stainless. The non-HDR pic seems redder in the grip and rust. Thanks for putting the other version up for comparison.