Some see the cold of winter . . . . I only see the beauty.

[CaolIla]

Second one is really really nice! Well done.

[bnnrcn]

My preference is #1 Kathy

[Manfred M]

Yes, you are correct. I did do things in PP to enhance the photos in the areas that you suggested.

I would suggest that you watch the colours where you are doing the enhancing (sample from the other areas) to pick up the "right" colour - it makes the images look more "realistic". Attention to detail is where you see the difference between a good piece of retouching and an outstanding example. Doing this takes very little extra effort and the difference is quite noticeable.

My experience has been that it is usually easier to get it right in camera than than trying to create things in PP. An extra minute spent in capture can often save 10 to 20 minutes in PP.

[Werner]

Well done, Kathy

[Kathy O]

Second one is really really nice! Well done.

Thank you Mats

[Kathy O]

My preference is #1 Kathy

Thank you Binnur I also like that one.

[Kathy O]

I would suggest that you watch the colours where you are doing the enhancing (sample from the other areas) to pick up the "right" colour - it makes the images look more "realistic". Attention to detail is where you see the difference between a good piece of retouching and an outstanding example. Doing this takes very little extra effort and the difference is quite noticeable.

My experience has been that it is usually easier to get it right in camera than than trying to create things in PP. An extra minute spent in capture can often save 10 to 20 minutes in PP.

Thank you for your words of advice Manfred

[Kathy O]

Kathy, I like the first one. I like the absence of anything in the foreground.

I like metal prints. One does not have to worry about weight, framing, etc. And they are not as pricey as a good frame.

Stay warm.

Thank you Paul The first one is also my favorite of the two. I also like the metal prints although I have noticed that there is a difference in metal prints depending on where you get them printed. I had two of the same photo printed on metal from two different places on was a glossy finish with vibrant colors and the other came back with a matt finish and soft colors. Lucky for me both metal prints looked great with the photo I chose, still can't decide which I like best.

[Kathy O]

Well done, Kathy

Thank you Werner

[NorthernFocus]

Couple of nice images. Simple and effective.

I also see the beauty. Unfortunately my body feels the cold. More so every year

[Kathy O]

Couple of nice images. Simple and effective.

I also see the beauty. Unfortunately my body feels the cold. More so every year

Thank you Dan Fortunately the wind was not blowing that morning so it wasn't too cold