This is one of three shots used for the camera settings challenge - exposure bracketing... i kinda liked it in its own right so posting it separately :)
You know what's funny about this? To you it's mundane, something you see everyday. But to me it's interesting to study because I seldom step foot in an ice rink. Maybe I should reconsider some of my seemingly dull shots.
I was going to say that I loved the texture of the ceiling, but then I realised it's a net in front of the ice. You can tell I don't go into ice rinks very often. ;)
I think the light of this single shot works as well, if not better than, the merged HDR you referenced. However, I like the HDR for the fleeting, ghost-like changing positions of the players in motion.
Wow...I am amazed at the lighting at this rink! It's awesome. When our son was speedskating we had such trouble getting good shots! Arenas have changed lots and you did a great job of focusing beyond the netting.
