I'm back from holidays... Here is a photo from last week inside the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg before the lights went out and the performance started. 3 shots freehand HDR.
@Ralph Jones: Well, the matching algorithm in Photomatix is super good it seems. :)
@The Big Guy: Hi Big Guy! Thanks for your positive response to my return:) and your comment on my shot. I agree, Photomatix is pure fun.
@Florence: Thanks Florence! All the best for the new year to you too!
@Self-Indulgence: Thanks! Good remark, and I agree with you. Actually, the redness of the lower area of the image is already locally decreased in the version you comment on, since also I found the people looking like lobsters from the start. I should have done it more, I will try to make an update of the shot this weekend.
Canon EOS 40D
F/3.4
ISO 800
10 mm