Thanks to all for the appreciation and high grades.
Original picture was quite dull and grayish but sharp.
Oversaturated the blues (some artifacts appeared) on one layer and the other colors on another. “Neat imaged” the water layer while I worked on the sharpening of the buoy layer. Erased adequately so the Neat Imaged water and the sharpened buoy could be showed on the final layer. Cloned out the unattractive white rim around the chain’s reflexion (caused by over-sharpening) to finish.
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I really like the reflection of the buoy and chain in the form of a shadow, rather than a direct mirror image. The picture exudes a certain type of calming emotion. Wonderfully placed at the top, rather than centred for a very unique look. Congratulations on your win :)
I like the steps you took to produce this outstanding final image. Those are now registered in the back of my mind, especially the layer manipulation to enhance the image in different ways. Removing halos is a must.
I love this shot. Beautiful colors and great negative space. Maybe a little too much water below or it would be a ten+ I would say if there were clouds relfected in the water below you could leave that much- but hell its a great shot- you have my vote for a ribbon.
Floating buoy - with a shape reminiscent of a Christmas tree ornament. The calm water, black reflection and mirrored looking glass sky create a unique photo. Complements on your 4x Hasselblad format, you have made good use of this crop style, which seems to have become prevalent with many shooters. Really good shot.
I can see this shot hanging on a wall in a gallery or something like that. The colours are brilliant, can't think of anything I would have liked to have seen different. [10]
Great capture of the subtle colors and tones reflecting in the water. The buoy is perfectly placed to create interest and contrast while letting the colors be the main subject.
Wow another great shot this week. The reflection or shadow is great and I love the color. I may have cropped a bit more of the foreground out but that's just my preference. 10
This is an exceptional image. I love it... one of my favorites in this challenge. Love the color, clarity, composition, lighting, shadow, reflection of the sky on the water.... I'll bet I see it in winners row. :-)
This is one of my favorite shots in this challenge. My only suggestion is the crop feels a little tight on the top, but I don't know if you are trying to hide something in the way. Beautiful work, beautiful color. 10
Simply... beautiul. I wouldn't change a thing. I predict a top three finish for you; this got my highest rating of the challenge, in a very good field.
Contrast of the shadow is absolutely beautiful. Colors in the subject is very vivid and interesting. Reflections of the sky is also very nice.
Only problem with this shot is that it crop seems to make the picture unbalanced. The water on the lower part seem to overwhelm the shot.
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