Processing Challenge

[Yv]

For those that have seen my shots from Wales, this pic is one of those where I am convinced there is a great image fighting to get out. Maybe if I had more time when taking the the shot, processing wouldnt have been necessary, but the rain had just started, the dogs were wet, cold and tired and Mr YV moreso, so it was a quick take and in the car. So, just for fun, and if anyone wants to, what can YOU do with those clouds and windfarm? Where is the best crop? Can you do something really OTT with it? anything goes basically.

bigger version for editing purpose HERE


This was my edit - cropped, curves, levels, contrast etc, and mono conversion, but not happy with it, so show me something better...pleeeeaaaase!

 

[cosmix3]

Just a quick play. bit of levels and contrast with a crop.

 

[natjag]

Heres my attempt.
Contrast adjustments using red channel (Via Curves), selective colour adjustments, saturation oh and straighten. I'm still learning PS, but don't mind harsh criticism.

 

[Hacker]

My take on it! Curves adjustment, crop and straighten, slight gradient with reduced opacity, 4% Burn on sky midtones.

 

[Yv]

some lovely efforts guys, thankyou. Colin, I like how the gradient seems to have increased the visual distance perspective [I know what I mean ] on your edit.
Cos, I quite like the pano effect, but maybe a bit centralised? :shrug:

 

[Pete W]

Here is my effort. Used CS4 and NIK Plugin and cropped

 

[Slapo]

I've tried it as well:

 

[Dino f]

Heres my effort, 5 exposures, hdr, levels, dodge/burn.
Didnt notice the larger version for editing.

Dean