Winter Scene

I took this photo several months ago, but I'm currently expanding my

knowledge of Photoshop and post-processing, so I've uploaded a few

photographs that I've been putting my new skills to work. Any

comments for improvement are welcome. Thanks!!!

This is a nice image. I like the implied quietness of the location.  The water blur is very well done.  The composition is a bit busy with so many foreground elements and the bridge but still ok.  The tree trunk no the right side of the image is a bit distracting i would consider cropping it out. I also think that the snow in some area is a bit too bright but that is a matter of taste. I took the liberty of working on the image a little to illustrate my points (cropping and level adjustment).  I hope you dont mind.  Overall this is really a nice image. Regard - michel

I like your balance of white and brown. they complement each other very well. Personally I would leave as is.

Pat

Thank you for taking the time to suggest improvements.  I had a similar thought about cropping the tree on the right side out of the picture, but I kind of felt that the bridge just rolling off the right side of the photo didn't look right, and having that bit of tree on the right somewhat contributes to the sense that you are in a forest -- balancing the smaller trees on the left side.  I was as far to the left in my position as I could get without falling into the rapidly moving stream, so getting more of the bridge in the picture (as it reaches the woodland path) wasn't an option.  I definitely like the contrast of the brown and white, so I'm inclined to keep that water color, but I think your interpretation actually gives a good start to what the scene would look like in moonlight (something I’ve been thinking about trying as a post-production exercise).  I kind felt the snow had a “dirty gray” look to it and did a levels adjustment to brighten it closer to the way I remembered it. 

Thank you both for the comments.  I do appreciate it.