Can't resist a sunset.

[HansE]

Add another to from the veranda.

[wigz]

That is beautiful Hans. I like the low-key treatment. The shadows give a feeling of mystery and fantasy, and focus attention on the tree surrounded by the rather dimly lit grass.

[Isac]

I'm with Alan on this one Hans. Love the deep colours and the rays add some great effect as well.

[HansE]

Thanks Alan and Isac I am soaking up your praise I was impressed with the rich warm colours reminded me of those old paintings.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day Hans

Another of your 'real beaut' backyard pics

As I am one who a) like a tad of contrast and b) likes a more rectangular format, I have fiddled with your pic
On my screen, the slight contrast boost also increases the saturation of the foreground and sky colours
Hope you like it
Phil

pp- curves > increase contrast, then crop as 16 x 9

[HansE]

Well done it looks good Phil. It seems different when working from the original. Of course my image was your original and it does look good but not like I saw it wich is also different to my original. of which I took about half a dozen. Does that make sense?

[Isac]

I'm thinking it would look a tad better if the blown out sun could be corrected.

[HansE]

I might see if I can fudge something in but I must admit I don't mind it.

I did use 24 and toned it down from there but could mask one of the others like 23 or 26.

[Isac]

I think the one you chose is OK. How about trying a luminosity mask (#2 or #3) on a solid color layer [#d2a73b] set to linear light and see what you think. You can set the mode to color as well and you can always decrease the opacity to get the look you want.