This is another frame from my Fences shoot where I had this entry:
I've learnt to fire off a couple of frames just in case I need to enter more than one challenge :)
The end of the month crept up on me and I don't really have anything I'm that happy with for the Free Study. I'm hoping this will scrape into the 6's but I'm not that confident.
Editing Steps: Convert from RAW
* exposure -1.02
Clone out power pole and tree
Brightness -7
Contrast +15
Levels 0, 1.23, 255
Saturation +15
Slight "s" curve
Slight "s" curve on grass and sky
Colour Balance 0, 0, 36
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This has such a great feel - it almost seems like it's out of a fairy tale or enchanted somehow. The little tree just clinches the feeling. Quirky and cool with great colors. 8 from me. Ah nevermind...back to bump you to 9.