Saskatchewan Bound 160531_0710

This is a beautiful photograph--an image I kept scrolling back to because of its power and mood. I particularly like the subtle light and subdued colors--they work very well with the subject matter; and I think the composition is superb. One question--were the clouds lightened immediately above the wagon? I ask because there seems to be a line at which the dark clouds end immediately to the right of the wagon, and another to the left. If this is the way the sky actually looked, then this is a masterful job of finding a viewpoint that best sets off the wagon, but if it was helped along by post-processing, it may be useful to maintain some dark in those clouds in order to lessen the appearance of a halo around the wagon--the wagon is inherently strong enough as a center of interest that it could hold its own against a darker sky. It would also be useful to back off a bit on the sharpening (or maybe it was a contrast adjustment?)--there's a halo of artifacts around high-contrast margins of the wagon. With the soft light, soft colors, and dreamy nature of the scene, the wagon really doesn't need to be super-sharp--a slight softness there would actually contribute to the dreamy mood. I like this image a lot!

Great composition and detail. Love the subject which you've made so interesting. Best regards Ken.