Suggest a better sky for this beach photo

[raaskohx10]

I had taken this shot long time ago but found time to edit it recently. I have used photomatix 4.0 and photoshop cs5. The results are not bad except the sky which looks dull and very boring and affecting the beauty of the shot. The pic is available for your version of editing especially replacement of sky matching with the mood of shot. Good luck.

 

[MitchStrp]

I tried, Im really not a fan though, the sand looks like a hard surface, and the rock in the background doesnt do much for me either. I know your not looking for a C&C but i just couldnt do anything with it..

 

[raaskohx10]

I tried, Im really not a fan though, the sand looks like a hard surface, and the rock in the background doesnt do much for me either. I know your not looking for a C&C but i just couldnt do anything with it..

Thanks. C&C are always welcome.

 

[skieur]

It looks like an overcooked HDR. The trick with any picture or scene effect is NOT to make it visually obvious that you have used it.

skieur

 

[Mully]

The sky looks plastic ...strip it out and replace it with another sky

 

[Awiserbud]

The first time i have ever reworked anyones photo on here, It does seem already over-processed, but heres what i managed while the missus was watching crap on TV.

 

[RobN185]

Here's my efforts.
Replaced sky, and added suitable amount of grain/noise to match original.

The two seagulls are free

 

[Awiserbud]

Thought it needed something else..

View attachment 35152

 

[RobN185]

Thought it needed something else..

There's gold in them tha'r hills !!! :lmao:

 

[KmH]

People. The OP does not state an edit preference.

You need to ask before editing.

 

[Parker219]

The pic is available for your version of editing especially replacement of sky matching with the mood of shot. Good luck.

Does this count as permission?

 

[KmH]

Doh ! Yep, it sure does.

My bad. Never mind. Go ahead and put your edits back.

 

[Parker219]

I think Robn185 nailed it, but here is a little smoother version

 

[Awiserbud]

i'll put my rainbow back then....

 

[raaskohx10]

People. The OP does not state an edit preference.

You need to ask before editing.

Please go ahead with editing. I thought the pic only needed replacement of sky but from the c&c I realize that it needs some treatment too. Feel free to adit the way you want.