Both images taken with a Canon T3i, 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 IS kit lens; 7 exposure series at 1ev spacing increments.
Image 1 combined in Photomatix Pro
Image 2 combined in HDR Efex Pro
Image 1 link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79652452@N06/8213927137/in/photostream
Image 2 link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79652452@N06/8215010748/in/photostream