Mesquite Dawn

[Martín el Escocés]

Looks good, Kyle - I like the first version as well. It is the conjunction of mountains and dunes which give this its particular attraction.

 

[Alan Hoelzle]

I like the new version. Sand and mountains look more natural. It's a better combination of hues.

 

[Alan Hoelzle]

Think an extra bit of temp overall would be worth trying. It would help the foreground sand, and also the right side of the dune. This would give a better idea of light direction, and balance the composition. If that works, you could then desaturate the small left dune.

 

[JimFox]

I am liking the edit Kyle. That subtle taking down the saturation in the mountains works for me. I like it as it stands.

 

[AlanLichty]

Just now really looking at the edit and after comparing the two definitely like the second version.

 

[JimFox]

Whoops.... Sorry for the late....

Congrats on the Daily Featured Post Kyle!

 

[Zeph]

With all the BS on telling you how to change your image, let me add mine to the pile
The FG dune is the dominating element in the original, love the ripples, but nothing else can compete with it. Cropping off the lower 20% could provide some balance with the distant mountains and sky. Either way it's so good that it doesn't matter which way you slice or dice it.

 

[Alan Hoelzle]

Why is it BS to suggest changes?

 

[Michael Liskay]

Pretty. Ya gotta love that place!

 

[Jeffrey]

Fine imaging Kyle. The re-post looks just like the original. Oh, just so slightly different. Remove more magenta from the hills. If that get too strong from using a contrast adjustment layer of some type, try changing the 'kind' to Luminence (at the bottom of the list). That allows the contrast changes but maintains original saturation.

 

[AlanLichty]

Always amazing to see a 7 year old thread get a new life

 

[Bob Israel]

Such gorgeous colos!