Quote Originally Posted by neuroanatomist View Post
If you shoot with the sun near the horizon, you are better off with a reverse ND grad. I think is 0.9 soft, is 0.6 hard, and a 0.9 reverse would be a good starter kit.
+1 on that exact kit. Maybe a 4 stop reverse ND filter, but I own a 3 stop and it works well.

As to the question of grad ND filters vs post processing with multiple shots. For static subjects shot from a tripod, it is debatable if the grad ND filters is better than combining multiple exposures. For moving subjects or for hand held shots, you need the grad ND filters (and yes I do hand hold some shots with my grad ND filters ). But, I also suggest that you consider it from a different angle, do you enjoy capturing the image in camera or post processing more? Personally, I really enjoy the act of taking photos. I am enjoying post process more and more, but I still enjoy sitting on a scene and thinking of how I want to capture it. I also have yet to do a HDR shot that I liked as much as an image I captured in camera. But that is me and my preferences.