This is actually an HDR composite of 3 bracketed shots. It’s not a perfect job, but it was my first HDR, and it was done quickly.

Went down and started painting the bottom (no, ‘bottom-painting’ does not involve a submissive in any way). I used the Interlux VC17m stuff that was so scary sounding, but, with a few precautions, everything went great.

I wore long gloves and a face mask, and had a ball. That stuff isn’t as fussy as you’d think from reading the page after page of instructions and warnings. Had time to get a coat of varnish on the cockpit brightwork as well.