Challenge no 8

[Øivind Tøien]

Or a silhouette version.

[PeterN]

I just did some very quick edits as a first attempt to what works and what does not. So no fine-tuning/brushing yet. My apologies. Please consider as starting point.
No moon behind the grabouw (which would be neat) because I like the lines in the background. But it might be worth trying.

BTW: I am amazed by what can be done with this file and the details that become visible when you push the blacks-shadows. Amazing photo!
I thought to go for a square format:

[Frank Fremerey]

Paco. That ist SO cool!!!!

[Frank Fremerey]

Elsa. Your shot is inspiring!

[elsa hoffmann]

I am amazed at what you guys are doing - how on earth am I going to choose the best - not possible.
Keep going please

[Fons Baerken]

going at seconds, alone is but alone

[PeterN]

less creative but some other alternatives with a different crop:

[PeterN]

I could not resist the temptation to take another look. This time I tried to make things look more natural and to include some background details. 2 variations: after sunset with some blue/purple colors and one with a yellow-ish  sunrise/sunset color.
The first one is done in LR. The 2nd with color replacement in PS.

[elsa hoffmann]

I found it very hard to choose - especially since you all tried to bring something different to the table.
Even the less than perfect editing, the messing around, the serious efforts - all have their own thing that I liked.

finally I decided on this one - but believe me - its not the only good one!

thank you all for posting and playing!

Peter N:

[PeterN]

That's quite a surprise! Thank you! I agree: all have their own thing. So it's an honor to be chosen.
But it also puts quite a responsibility on my shoulders: finding a new challenge.
Fortunately I am not as good as you in photography, so it will be easier to select a photo from my portfolio. ;-)
I'll be back (dunno who said that, but he also speaks English with an accent).

Elsa, you've posted a wonderful challenge! There is such a dynamic range in that beautiful scenery. Thank you for organizing.

[John Geerts]

Great works. Congrats PeterN

Just logged in and a bit too late at the party 

[PeterN]

That looks neat, John!

I've just posted challenge #9: http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,2058.0.html

Elsa, thanks again for organizing this and awarding me with the honor to organize #9.

All participants: thank you for your wonderful entries. I hope to see your creativity blossom again in challenge #9.

[PeterN]

Elsa, how did you process this image?

[elsa hoffmann]

Peter, I didnt do a good job - first I thought it looked good - and then I realized it looked chocklit box - so I am quite over it

I shot the buck - I shot the sunset - same day - different times. Added together and voila.

Thats why I was interested in seeing what you guys could do - and it was an eye opener for me.

[PeterN]

That looks very impressive!