Converted from RAW, cloned for dust and a small distraction lower left, burned upper right slightly, small bump in red and yellow hue/sat, then unsatisfied with image as was, started a new version using that as base.
Here I used color balance layer to clarify the colors in the brights, neutrals and darks, and set this layer in soft light mode. This crisped up the colors and shifted to a cooler range of blues like we have now. Neat Imaed a little as well.
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Sigh... SO close... Just my luck to snag one of the very few challenges where 7+ is not good enough to ribbon. Was at 7.2906 at rollover, 203 votes; lost 7 votes and a chunk of average in the weeding out... Thanx for the kind words everyone.
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Place: 4 out of 165 Avg (all users): 7.0101 Avg (commenters): 8.5000 Avg (participants): 6.8378 Avg (non-participants): 7.1129 Views since voting: 6510 Views during voting: 333 Votes: 198 Comments: 48 Favorites: 13 (view)
Wow! I clicked on the thumbnail before realizing it was a recent challenge entry (haven't voted for awhile). Congratulations on the high score and placement. It's really an awesome visual interpretation given to the book and a gorgeous image.
Hey there Robert! Congrats on the high score and high finish, you came soo close to another ribbon! Congrats on your second 7+ shot, im sure you have many many more to come, including one that lands you the blue ribbon :-)
This is so lovely, Bear. So close to a ribbon - I'm shocked how much the score changed at the rollover. Your sunrise/sunset pictures are always hauntingly lovely. I'd love to go on a photo outing with you to see how you set up and then most especially, I'd love to watch you edit your pictures so I could learn some of your outstanding editing skills!
It's funny how I was the only one to pick up on your subtleties Robert ;) Great image and one that definitely graces your profile page very well. Congrats on a near ribbon! This was definitely a tough field and challenge to have entered.
This is definitely a WOW image. The water looks like glass. The isolation of the boat really adds a touch of drama to this shot. I like it. Good luck! 9
Beautiful reflection captured here. It's mirror-like suface make the boat appear to me floating in mid air. The pastels are a wonderful compliment to an already gorgeous image. (10)
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