Storm Brewing
by KarenNfld

Comment by digitald00d:
very crisp. nice!

Storm Brewing
by KarenNfld

Comment by MsAmbrosia:
I wish the sky was more interesting because it makes up most of the shot.

Storm Brewing
by KarenNfld

Comment by K3Master:
I shall be rating this challenge by the following criteria:

1 - Not HDR in my opinion

3 - HDR is way over-done, in my opinion

5 - A reasonable use of HDR, but not a very engaging photo, in my opinion

7 - A reasonable use of HDR, and an engaging photo, in my opinion

10 - A fantastic use of HDR, and an out of this world photo, in my opinion

Your photo receives:

5

Storm Brewing
by KarenNfld

Comment by Artifacts:
If you have Lightroom you can remove the dark smokiness surrounding the clouds. Select the airbrush tool and pick "exposure" and "-" for the air brush settings adjusted to about +.5 f/stops or so for starters and airbrush the smokiness away from the cloud edges. It is a bit tricky to avoid unevenness but pretty easy with a practiced hand and produces a very natural looking result.

You can achieve the same result with an Exposure Layer in PS CS4 but, of course as is true with everything in PS, it is a lot harder. :)

Storm Brewing
by KarenNfld

Comment by cowboy221977:
I love how the clouds turned out

Storm Brewing
by KarenNfld

Comment by rkligman:
The bottom is superb. The top is just a little overworked.

Evening Sightseeing
by KarenNfld

Comment by liberty:
Is that him, to the right? If so, you can narely tell. Nice colors and comp, 8.

Mama and Baby Sheep
by KarenNfld

Comment by PennyStreet:
Very fun - love it - wish I had voted!! And congratulations on your ribbon!

Mama and Baby Sheep
by KarenNfld

Comment by IreneM:
Amazing shot, Karen. Love the reflections in this wonderfully creative shot. Huge congrats on your ribbon ((hugs)).

Mama and Baby Sheep
by KarenNfld

Comment by liberty:
great set up..Congrats!