A Touch of Warmth

Doesn't look like a snapshot to me. However, I do think it could use some processing work. I would personally darken the sky (and also the highlights in the water correspondingly ... you don't want the water brighter than the sky). I might also up the saturation just a hair in the sky, depending on how it looked once darkened. I'm thinking about a half stop or so total of darkening. The composition is very relaxed and lacks any "dramatic" foreground (which, IMO, is not always necessary). This gives the image quite a calm and warm feeling, which I am a big fan of. The clouds along the top edge are perfect for the scene and drive the eye back into the image. Darken the sky and repost, if you have time ... I'd love to see!

Chris thank you so much for the reply and wonderful advice. If I get a chance I will certainly make the adjustments you mentioned and repost it for you to see. Again thanks for taking the time to comment.

Looks like a great location and I also think you did a great job composing the shot. I'd lie to see the sun on the horizon and the rocks a stop or so brighter.

Beautiful shot -- a touch of shadow contrast would really make this sing (I find NIK/Tonal Contrast handy for this.)

I really like the dreamy feel. The breaks in the clouds leading to the sun are nice. As mentioned darker lights and lighter darks would be nice.

I think this one is really well done. I do agree that the water shouldn't be brighter than the sky but that's an easy fix to a wonderful photo.

Lovely water, f/g and light!
Agree regarding the water brightness....worth addressing and reposting.