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"Unexpected Surprise"

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Posted by Joshua Warrender on March 17, 2013 at 5:51 PM
Haven't posted in a bit so I thought I'd share this shot from my SW photo run last December. You all know where. :wink: Clicky to see the 1200px size.

Posted by Bret Edge on March 17, 2013 at 7:16 PM
I'm so bummed you had such a lackluster sunset, Joshua. :wink:

Seriously, this is fantastic. Killer light and sky, cool composition that makes me feel like I could walk right into the scene - it's all there. Congrats!
Posted by John Mumaw on March 17, 2013 at 7:24 PM
Extra sweet conditions you had here! Wonderful light and composition. The landscape could use a nice extra dose of contrast in my view. Congratulations!
Posted by Elizabeth Arellano on March 18, 2013 at 8:21 AM
The colors are wonderful. Well done.
Posted by Morris McClung on March 18, 2013 at 12:32 PM
The sky really helps make this one special. Great soft color and light. Well done!
Posted by Ken Henke on March 18, 2013 at 7:18 PM
As mentioned the sky colors really pop making this a special image. I also see some opportunity for contrast and/or local contrast adjustment.
Posted by Stan Rose on March 18, 2013 at 8:42 PM
Sweet sky for sure! If you do add contrast (and it needs it) be careful, cause the reds are already slightly blown here. Cool shot. :wavey:
Posted by Joshua Warrender on March 19, 2013 at 8:04 AM
Thanks everyone for the feedback. I have a second edit done that I will try to post tonight.
Posted by Joshua Warrender on March 19, 2013 at 8:32 AM
Or now. :smile: Pushed some contrast into the foreground and then removed some red/saturation. Thoughts? Thanks again!
Posted by Doug Koepsel on March 19, 2013 at 11:38 AM
I like the increased contrast. The lack of it was the first thing I noticed in the original after the colorful morning sky. It's hard to tell (could be due to differences in compression), but looks like the red in the sky of the revision is increased slightly (my preference is for the pinker original)
Posted by Scott Fricke on March 20, 2013 at 11:55 PM
One of those Wow images for sure. I actually prefer the original image, I think you nailed it the first time, a simply gorgeous image!