Twelve Bens over Ballynahinch

That soft water with the equally soft puffy clouds reflected is really something special. The light also has a really nice soft but defined feeling. I love the way you used the vibrant plant as a commanding foreground. My one suggestion relates to post-processing ... it seems that the shadows are a touch bright and also quite heavy with cyan, but only on the left side. The pines near the edge of the frame on the left, as well as the furthest peak to the left are the only real culprits that I can see. Selectively shift their color balance away from green/cyan and I think this image will be perfect.

Chris Kayler wrote:That soft water with the equally soft puffy clouds reflected is really something special. The light also has a really nice soft but defined feeling. I love the way you used the vibrant plant as a commanding foreground. My one suggestion relates to post-processing ... it seems that the shadows are a touch bright and also quite heavy with cyan, but only on the left side. The pines near the edge of the frame on the left, as well as the furthest peak to the left are the only real culprits that I can see. Selectively shift their color balance away from green/cyan and I think this image will be perfect.

Thanks for the kind words and constructive critique. I think that was a great suggestion. Here it is with the adjustment:

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Dave Pluimer wrote:

Chris Kayler wrote:That soft water with the equally soft puffy clouds reflected is really something special. The light also has a really nice soft but defined feeling. I love the way you used the vibrant plant as a commanding foreground. My one suggestion relates to post-processing ... it seems that the shadows are a touch bright and also quite heavy with cyan, but only on the left side. The pines near the edge of the frame on the left, as well as the furthest peak to the left are the only real culprits that I can see. Selectively shift their color balance away from green/cyan and I think this image will be perfect.

Thanks for the kind words and constructive critique. I think that was a great suggestion. Here it is with the adjustment:

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Much better! Looks great 

The color corrections really improves the left. I too like the spotlights on the vegetation.

An absolutely gorgeous shot. The colors are so nice and rich without being overdone.

The foreground elements are a bit too centered. Otherwise it's a beautiful scene, well rendered.

Love it!...and actually prefer the original posted version.