I feel you have overdone the HDR, the white halo spoils an otherwise good photo.

Ah, yes, friiski, you can't be more right! I saw it only after it was too late. The use of HDR requires a keen eye for color nuances, shades e.t.c.

You can fix it and upload a different one it it's place.

How about now?

Yes I do think that's better, but do keep working on the HDR, it's great when done right.

Thanks, friiski. That's the Catch 22 in this case, i.e. doing it right

What beautiful skin coloring, I love the spots! Does it make a good pie?

Oh, yes!

Wow, what a beautiful color contrast! I never thought of ornamental kale as a natural backdrop to a pumpkin!