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    Sky

    Fell into the usual trap of water and sky split half and half at the horizon so cropped alot of water and played with it some. Kind of liking the black and white.
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    Re: Sky

    Personally I think you cropped too much water out of the picture.

    Lovely skies, I prefer the toned image. very moody.

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    Re: Sky

    I'm also thinking that you don't have quite enough water (perhaps about 20% of the frame would be good).

    I like the B&W skies.
    No, I DON'T need that.

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    Re: Sky

    Thanks, think you guys were right :thumbsup: I knew you would have a crop suggestion mb and tried to preempt you. Close but not quite it.

    Toned would be the b&w one right rr?
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    Re: Sky

    No the coloured version - sorry, I love that golden menacing glow.

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    Re: Sky

    i like the black and white version, but i noticed you have some spots on photo. possibly dust on the sensor? nice shot though i really enjoy it!
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    Re: Sky

    Obviously personal preference as in this case I like the color.
    The less cropped version works best, I think.
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    Re: Sky

    I agree with the rest. I like the second edit but would prefer it in color.
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    Re: Sky

    The second B & W with the additional water is the best IMO. you need to fix the dust spot (or whatever it is) above the peak is distracting.

    Nice image.

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    Re: Sky

    Thanks everyone. Sounds like its 50/50 on color or b&w. Im torn and keep going back and forth. Heres the color version. Wish I could get those spots out more but this is the best I can do with the editing I have.
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    Re: Sky

    wow, now that's beautiful.

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