This is the best I could do with a single photo of one of the many sky scrapers in New York City using a 1Ds Mark III:

You will note that although there is no highlight or shadow clipping (the 1Ds3 has an astonishing 11.3 stops it can capture), the image lacks punch. This was one of three photos I took handheld and here is the HDR:

You decide which one appeals most to your eye.