Again another stunning shot from you - I just love how you change the entire look of a photo with your PP. Can I ask how do your adjustments print out on paper? I have some photos that look great on the net and not so great on paper... any thoughts? I really love the brightness in the darkness of the photo - so contrary it's appealing to the eye.
WOW! This is outstanding. The cloud bank ties in with the color of the horse and the doors and window of the building completing it so well. I love the overall subdued yet rich coloration. The angle of the shot is quite effective. Just stellar!!!
I have to agree with NFESSEL that cropping the top might have made a better outcome, but I also must disagree in that the dodging and burning was done in just the right increments as to produce a deep and aweful feeling as well as the signature appearance that has come to be recognized as HEIDA's. I really enjoy this picture on so many levels!
Too much vignetting/dodging/burning. The upper area of the photograph doesn't add anything to the image. Should have cropped the upper area a bit more.