All except for the lightning shots are HDR. Capturing the foreground in those sunset shots would have been impossible had I not used HDR and exposed for the sky. Thanks all!
Thanks Chris!. I do recommend the trial version of photomatix. Great way to experiment before you commit.
True, not so spectacular, but I really like this one.
Thanks, Pan! That sounds like one hell of a paddle! Here's some more detailed information from one of my favorite photographers. http://thegoldensieve.com/materials-and-methods/