Great composition, I have a hard time determining the amount of contrast for a photo, but I think this one looks great. I do feel the sky could be a little less grainy.
I'm cool with the funky processing, but the path itself doesn't look right, and it's calling too much attention to itself instead of integrating into the image. I'll give you a 6. It could've been higher! :)
A bit too much processing for my taste; evidence of dodging/burning is clear; visible signs of selective processing seen around trees and along horizon, etc. Heavily processing an image is okay when done effectively ... which, IMO, is when there are no signs of the manipulation aside from the desired effect/outcome.
I like the perspective but I don't like your processing. There is a very noticeable haloing around the trees on the horizon and lots of artifacts around the single tree to the left of the boardwalk. Sometimes natural is better.
Nice tonal range. The hint of softness works well without losing the detail of the grasses. I like how the walkway curves off to the left. Gorgeous sky too. 7