Yay or Nay.

zoomer

This is a Busy photo.
I played with it for what seemed like forever and just could not get the colors where I wanted them....still a work in progress.
So I hit it with some Topaz.

Kinda crazy looking processing....but I have to admit....it looks pretty cool really big.

Too much....or an interesting look??

Islandcrow

A bit overprocessed for my tastes, but then again, if it were a painting, I'd say it was wonderful. Beautiful composition, and the colors did turn out very nice. So I guess my only complaint is that it doesn't look like a photograph anymore, but I otherwise find it very pleasing to look at, which is really the ultimate goal of art, so I'll just go with a well done on this one.

Sam

This is a tough one. My first impression was NO! Second impression, maybe. Third I wonder how this would look at say 40 X 60 on canvas?

sam

zoomer

Thanks for the great feedback, pretty much the same things that I was thinking. On my 24" monitor it really does look cool with all that detail...just because it IS so busy.

I normally like to stay true to the scene...which is why I am conflicted over this one.

jww

I love it, but then I start to find it a bit too cartoony. Quite an awesome pic, but maybe just overly processed?

kdog

Needs more saturation, and no I'm not joking. Try it and see what you think. If you're going for surreal, then go all the way.

Amazing location that I recognize from a previous shot of yours.

zoomer

Unfortunately the location is better than I am ha.

I hear you kdog...I actually did tone it down from the original effect...I will go revisit that.

choudhrysaab

i think it looks good - a bit overprocessed but its not that much which can cause the picture to fail.

squirl033

i'm not a fan of 'overcooked' HDR images, and this one's no exception. but at 40x60, it might look entirely different, especially if you hit it with one of the artistic filters in Photoshop...

AFBlue

Sam wrote: »

This is a tough one. My first impression was NO! Second impression, maybe. Third I wonder how this would look at say 40 X 60 on canvas?

sam

My reactions went through the same chain as Sam's. If I were going to show this image, I'd call it digital art and it would probably find some buyers.

Jerry

PhotoGUY123

I am wondering if a Black and White conversion wouldn't be a solution to the issue of too much color. I think there are times when color images need less processing and converted to black and white. The image above has many contrasting shapes; the mountains, clouds, and river rocks. I'd really be interested in seeing this image in Black and White.

dereksurfs

I'd like to see another version of this without the HDR. It just looks to cartoony for me. The elements all all there. Just need to work on the processing to keep things real IMO.

novicesnapper

Lol, that was my exact thoughts. On a large canvas, it would be inspiring imo.

Overfocused

Try a dip in midtone contrast and see how it works out, its a good image just a little too much for my taste. When it comes down to it, yes, large would look better, but that's because you're able to look at small parts of the photo and search the photo

Merlin_AZ

I really like the shot, but since you asked, it's a little overdone for me.

Doug Solis

for me it is just too crunchy, meaning too much details. There is very little in the way of shadow or contrast which I believe would really help this comp. I seems to be showing detail where you would not see it in real life, like behind the underside of a rock. I thinks compositionally it is just fine as you have a lot of interest in the foreground including a cool reflection.