The Image: Where I took my image for the WATER CHALLENGE. The sun was actually shining on one side and dark, dark ominous clouds were coming from the opposite direction. It was going to be wooly weather. I hope the mood is captured here.
The Edit: Cropped, Duotone, Levels, some dodging and burning, just the usual stuff and nothing too special. Levels, USM...all that kind of thing. I then did some fiddling with black and white and tiniting anmd decided the inky blue would work for this...give it a shot anyway!
Prediction: Not expecting a great deal...6.3?
Post: I am giving up on predicting my scores!
Great to finish 6th, thanks for the votes and comments
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Grats on top 10. I am really surprised this didnt end up in the top three. It was an awesome shot. And whoever gave you that one needs to learn a thing or two about photography.
Wow, these blue duotones are almost always a winner in my books. Your photo is lovely and perfect for the use of blue duotone. I'm rambling, but I do love the lighting and editing of this sharp and moody image!
beautiful duotone conversion with amazing transitions from dark to light. Composition is solid and heavy, enhanced by the ever-so-tight crop. Has to be Enzo? 9 anyway, gl