Critique Processed with NIk Color Efex Pro 4

[kernowbhoy]

These are a few of my best attempts trying to get used to Nik Color efex. I find that here are so many sliders in Color Efex filters, that to my eye so do very little to the process. Any comments are welcome.
1.Brentor, Dartmoor by Andy Martin, on Flickr
2.Hannafore Point, Cornwall by Andy Martin, on Flickr
3.Port Wrinkle, Cornwall by Andy Martin, on Flickr
4.Port Wrinkle, Cornwall by Andy Martin, on Flickr

 

[gramps]

Particularly like #2 & #3, processing works very well for me

 

[abandonedbritain]

i think the PP looks pretty good in the all. I think in pic 2 the clouds spoil it, they are not blurred enough to give a sense of movement but are blurred enough to look OOF, a composite would work well here IMO, sharp clouds but keeping the silky looking water

 

[Durbs]

Slight halo-ing around the gravestones (in no. 1,but pretty good otherwise.

IMO you could afford to take these a step further to add more drama especially in 2 & 3, more contrast perhaps? Agree about the clouds in 2.

 

[jakeblu]

I think they are decent renditions, not over processed and pleasing to the eye

 

[R0bb0]

I like 2 as an image, as mentioned the clouds spoil it a bit though, 2 mins and a few simple tweeks would give it a bit more punch and way more impact i think.

 

[kernowbhoy]

Thank you very much for the replies gentlemen. My confidence has been boosted in so far as I am on the right track. Just one thing. I cannot see any halos around the grave stones on my screen !

 

[Fuji Dave]

Like them all, it can be tricky with Nik collection but I think you did well.