Two mornings

[Fox Paw]

 

[nickfmc]

I like the 2nd one best. If I was you, which I'm not, but if I was I would put a selective soft light layer ontop of the water and orange of the sky to really make that reflection POP

 

[Fox Paw]

Thanks, nick. If I knew how, I might. You've got my brain working.

 

[nickfmc]

this is an example, might have over done it a bit to show you what I mean but I think it seperates the reflection from the grass and give you a more defined edge. as I said this may be over the top for alot of people but if you want the Photoshop file let me know and you can back off the effect

 

[Fox Paw]

I use Corel, not Photoshop, so the Photoshop recipe wouldn't do me any good. I'm guessing a color-balance adjustment layer with the blending mode on soft light. But I was never a good guesser. Thanks again.

The first photo grabs me more. It's drab and leaves many unanswered questions, much like my existence.

 

[daithi33]

The second is a lovely photo - nice composition and subject -

 

[Fox Paw]

Thanks very much, daithi33.

 

[abraxas]

Both nice shots, and I prefer your interpretation. You were the one that was there.

 

[Fox Paw]

Thanks. As an aside, a few months ago I wouldn't have understood your using the word "interpretation." I've come to realize that the RAW data can go in a zillion directions and whatever you choose is indeed one interpretation and nothing more.

 

[Roger]

Both nice images, for me #1 has more of a story to tell.....I like the drab mood created by the mist and subdued colours.

 

[Fox Paw]

Thanks for the comments, Roger. Drab isn't always bad.

 

[adamwilliamking]

I agree that a touch more contrast might be nice but not the to the extent that you lose detail like the other guys example

 

[nickfmc]

yes I agree I purposesly over did the example to show that more contrast would seperate the reflection from the grass. thats all.

 

[Fox Paw]

Nick, I was slow to understand but now I do. I'll try that and see.