Wake up kids!

This scene reminded me of kids just waking up as the sun was rising.

Sunday morning Jesse Estes and I took off for Rowena to find great bunches of wildflowers and lots and lots of wind! Some areas were not as windy as others...

This is my first attempt using PS3 gradient filter. I am looking for your thoughts on the lighting in the sky in contrast to the flowers and if the comp works for you.

Thanks for leaving a comment!

Darren

let it be noted that this was shot at ISO 400 due to high winds

or option 2

Rowena = wind!

I like option # 1 the best

I prefer #2. The light levels are definitely more accurate there and the foreground seems just a little washed out in the first image. You could just apply a broad and quick highlight dodge stroke to the foreground to make the flowers pop more without offsetting the light levels too much.

Gotta go with Shot #2 for me.

Can I go for option 1 for the flowers and option 2 for the sky?

yes, after looking at it on my main monitor I would have to agree with option 2., but I do like the sky on #1