I followed the “recipe” from here, adjusting the numbers a bit to suit my pictures. Both pictures below were taken in Yaquina Bay, Newport, Oregon. The bridge view was from the north side of the bay looking westward. The NOAA R/V was taken from the south side of the bay, looking north.
Bridge over Yaquina Bay – original
NOAA R/V McArthur II – original
NOAA R/V McArthur II – topaz
I have made this letter longer, because I have not had the time to make it shorter.—Blaise Pascal
Colorful Contrivances 
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Wonderful results.
Thanks for the link to the Topaz Blog.
lovely results for both but fave is the bridge after processing
Iris
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Excellent result for that HDR like effect!
Very good work drawing the most out of those photos.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again….I must save up for Topaz….great processing
Like your processing. My favorite is the NOAA R/V McArthur II
Great results! Love bridge #2 view! How did we ever get by before Topaz???? Do you post your pics on their facebook page for Topaz Tuesdays?