Originally posted by Rondec I like HDR Efex and Photomatix. I don't really think your photo needs HDR treatment though. I find it most useful in situations where I need to capture maximal dynamic range.
Earlier this year I shot a series of three shots and edited them in Lightroom just with manipulation of sliders, Photomatix and HDR Efex. These were the results.
Single Lightroom Image:
HDR Efex
Photomatix.
With all of these programs you can choose how surreal to make your image. I usually try to avoid pushing thing to unnatural levels.
By the way, I hope you don't mind my mentioning that you have some dirt on your sensor...
Thank you for your added comments. Yes I noticed the spot. Thanks. I will clean things up.