Cotton Candy Stone w/repost

This is very easy on the eyes to view. Nice light and rich color. I think you did an overall great job

A beautiful, upbeat image Peter. I think the "glow" maybe a bit over the top but a beautiful image none the less.

Thank you Youssef and Eva.

Eva, I surprisingly did not add much glow to this image except in the sky to bring out a bit more color and smoother textures, but noticed also that the landscape had a somewhat glowing appearance which I wasn't sure how to tone down.

Thanks Peter for the explanation. I have only been to the southwest twice, so I don't know the light there very well (I am more used to the coastal blues and grays in the east). As I said in my previous post, I think this is a beautiful image.

A very attractive image with beautiful and pretty natural looking colors, Peter. Nice, well balanced comp as well. Overall, I find the image bright (especially the center foreground rocks) for a sunset (sunrise?) image. Maybe this is what Eva meant by "glow."

Peter- I really like this. I think the sky is perfect, and although you say you pushed the colors I think the sky looks believably natural. I do think the orange in the terrain is a little strong. This place is on my short list- hopefully someday soon!

Here is a repost with the bottom toned down.

Great light at the pocket!!!

I think this is a fine and unique composition from here, Peter. But my first thought was 'Photoshopped' and that's not the first thought you want from a viewer. The bottom half of the repost actually looks a bit more 'pushed' than the original. The original post looked fine there.
That's not the area of concern, though. It's the top part of the landscape and the orange in the skies that need to be pulled back a bit to keep this more in the realm of believable. I do understand artistic interpretation, but there's a fine line between that and credibility. I hope you take this critique in the spirit for which it's intended. You've got a real fine image here!

Thanks Mark and John.

John, I know exactly what you mean. I was playing around with different variations of the image and seeing what could be done with it. I have a much more natural shot from this spot with no orange in the sky that I might like a bit more (I think I posted in on 500px a while ago).

Hi Peter

I mostly agree with John on this one. I like the comp and I think it has potential, but the overall orange color cast looks a tad artificial and creatively introduced. I would suggest you back off the orange in the sky a look to neutralize the color cast. Trust that the natural color, shape and texture of the formations will hold sufficient interest and intrigue.

Later, Shane

This is very easy on the eyes to view. Nice light and rich color. I think you did an overall great job

Thanks Shane, looking back I feel I went a little too far with the processing. I have a similar composition with more subtle light on my website that I prefer, but wondering if I could tweak it any further without going overboard.

I like this one a lot Peter. I don't think that the color is over done at all. Just a nice sunset glow. Well, the clouds might look just a tad painted, but the color matches the ground very well so it compensates.

This is really awesome Peter. I don't have a problem with the foreground. I'd say the sky is a bit overcooked. I think it would be ok if it weren't for the bright spots. Looks like a bit too much dodging in those areas? Calm those spots down, and for me, this is excellent.

Outstanding image Peter. The repost looks perfect to me. I really like the colors and textures in the sky. That sky combined with the barren landscape makes for an amazing image. Well done.

Peter,

I think this is beautiful! I do prefer the repost, but the change is rather subtle. Not sure how you would process this differently without seeing the RAW or having been there. The sky/clouds especially have a dreamy look, but it sure seems to pair well with the fascinating rock formations. I really like what you have here.

Lon

The repost image is excellent. There is a glow that seems off in the original like Eva commented on but the repost corrects it. I don't think it is a big deal but it was slightly noticeable.

Really like the style you've imparted here, Peter. Repost looks perfect!

Killer natural light that is very soothing and spectacular at the same time. Very nice processing. There are a few hot highlights but they are not a distraction to my eye.

Sure does look like food... perhaps some honeycomb! Really nice image Peter. The glowy sky and colors there are awesome. I like the original.

Love the tonalities here Peter!

This is very easy on the eyes to view. Nice light and rich color. I think you did an overall great job

Interesting to hear the mixed thoughts on this. Overall, it seems like the majority enjoys this, but I still feel it is quite off. I'd like to find a way to maintain these colors for perhaps a more natural flow and something that isn't so vivid and bright. I've been tinkering with the file quite a bit lately and will hopefully at some point perfect it.

Love the alien look and feel to this Peter, it sure is a fascinating landscape.

Gary.

Very cool! I have never seen something so hard look so soft...

The highlights are a tad bright up top, but other than that, I can't spot anything else that may be off. IMO, this is a great use of artistic interpretation!

Hi Peter

I had a look at the other one on your site. I think it looks great, still looks beautifully dramatic to me! Considering this is your first time to this location I think you came away with some great images.

Later,
Shane

Glorious sky! Nice changes on the repost. You sure nailed White Pocket! Great series of images, including this one.

Epic light!

The light here is amazing !