Bench negative
by Melethia

Comment:
Where is Beelzebub?

Week 2: Back Bay
by tinky2

Comment:
What is really neat in this photo is that you have captured a vanishing point. I'd exploit that. You clearly have fore, mid, and background elements to this photo. The fore being the boats, mid being the water and island on the left, and back being the mountain range in the back.

Pull down the contrast to darken the sky (you could do a multiply of the same image. Then add a ND gradient for the mask.
Add contrast to the boats with curves and reverse the same mask.

Finally, crop it horizontally to bring out the sense of depth in the photo.

Something like that.

You could also try a BW conversion through a monochrome channel mix, or even a duotone version.

Message edited by author 2009-01-11 11:49:59.

Paper Roses
by cgino

Comment:
Very cool editing!

Beach-people-copy-Sand-boys.jpg
by jomari

Comment:
I agree about the frame, but only as far as the effect is concerned. The color is a nice match to the photo. Looks like a little color NR would help. But otherwise, its a nice focus from the original.

Natural Tree Decorations
by bs-photos

Comment:
Very much like a Christmas card! Watch the HDR halos around the trees though.

Soba
by Lonni

Comment:
Soba..my favorite...I miss it so...I went to a soba restuarant regularly when I was in Japan.

Winter Princess
by Ken

Comment:
Good lighting, good composure, but the sharpness could be increased a little. Perhaps not in the whole photo, but definately around the eyes. Those nice blue eyes are a focal point.

Web of Life
by WeJay

Comment:
I absolutely love the detail on this!

My Bunny
by ottersden

Comment:
Cute smile. The lighting is too direct and harsh though.

Look Into My Magic Christmas Ornament...
by Chippie19

Comment:
Precious! I love the warm lighting and soft glow!