Big cloud over windmill
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment by mariuca:
You took a big chance. Vermeer would cringe. I like it though. It's more like a set for an opera thinking of being brushed and evened out with lighting. But I would not have separated so harshly the clouds in B&W anyway.

Big cloud over windmill
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment by Adz:
woah a bit over processed for my liking but great composition

Sun behind clouds, behind tree
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment by markwiley:
I like the stark dark branches and the colors in the sky. Very nice.

Sun behind clouds, behind tree
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment by Abra:
Nice combination of drama and serenity!

Big cloud over windmill
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment by mgsmith53:
Striking, but a little too unreal.

Big cloud over windmill
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment by PapaBob:
I think the photo had some potential but the editing leaves me wondering if the windmill or the sky was supposed to be the main subject, when I first looked at this shot I did not even notice the windmill which is bad decause I really don't care for the sky. The selective desat seems to divide the shot into two opposing images that do IMO nothing to enhance each. I would love to see the original sky, looks like some pretty awesome clouds.

Big cloud over windmill
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment by Lydia:
Oh my word! Stunning! (not voting)

Big cloud over windmill
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment by alanfreed:
The editing is a bit over the top for my taste.

Big cloud over windmill
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment by stantheman1313:
just a little overdone for my taste. I would tone the hdr a little less contrasty
in any case, wonderfully composed photo

Big cloud over windmill
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment by saintaugust:
wow, dramatic