Creative Effects Challenge No. 234 - RAW Snowy Landscape

[hmca]

The combination of NIK filters gave it a very unique look, Pete. Nice snow overlay.

[hmca]

Swapped the sky and converted my first entry to B/W using NIK SE6. Cropped out the fence and then expanded the canvas with generative fill. Added a double mat.

[Peterj]

After the clear day we have a clear night with a crescent moon and stars. I added the moon and stars, blended using lighten mode.

[Lillias]

Used my initial edit to work on.
I cropped the image and I cloned out the fence.
I expanded the canvas to the left, selected a portion of the image and stretched it over the added canvas.
Instead of replacing the sky I added a couple of cloud brushes.
Applied a levels adjustment to brighten the whole scene up.

After a stormy night we have a crisp fresh bright new morning.

[Chris]

Aug 19, 2024 16:24:24 GMT PeteB said:

Pure Raw + Camera Raw. Color Efex filters including Midnight and bright Sepia. Added a snow overlay

I love the golden hue on this edit Pete!

Kind regards
Chris

[Chris]

Thank you for this challenge. I am inspired by all the creative edits!

Here is my take:
1 Edited in ACR as shown in the screenshot
2 Applied a Redfield quad pencil sketch filter at about 60% transparent to give a crisp look.
3 Removed the sensor dust spots using the healing brush
4 Added a Channel Mixer adjustment layer with the "Warmth" preset
5 Used a brightness adjustment layer
6 Used a levels adjustment layer to paint in a Vignette.

I have made a cropped and uncropped version.

Kind regards
Chris

[PeteB]

Thanks Helen and Chris for the comments.

Chris I think the golden hue is the result of the Nik “bright sepia’” filter.

Helen— For me this challenge is always fun. Not only is it interesting to see the different edits but also it is the thought, “Gee, I wish I would have thought of that”.  

[hmca]

Aug 20, 2024 3:03:48 GMT Peterj said:

After the clear day we have a clear night with a crescent moon and stars. I added the moon and stars, blended using lighten mode.

To fully appreciate this effect I think people need to view the larger image. Nice job with the moon and stars, Pete.

Aug 20, 2024 9:26:39 GMT Lillias said:

After a stormy night we have a crisp fresh bright new morning.

Definitely get that feel....can see this hanging as a metal print, Lillias.

Aug 20, 2024 13:27:47 GMT Chris said:

I have made a cropped and uncropped version.

I prefer your cropped version and like the hint of a warm glow, Chris. 

[hmca]

Aug 20, 2024 13:56:32 GMT PeteB said:

Helen— For me this challenge is always fun. Not only is it interesting to see the different edits but also it is the thought, “Gee, I wish I would have thought of that”.  

Thanks, Pete. My favorite challenge. I think we can all learn from seeing the different approaches members take. Keep 'em coming everyone!

[Chris]

Here is my second attempt. I wanted to create a dreamy landscape. I used my original edit with a new crop. Applied the Jixipix Impresso Filter with the "Tranche Light" preset. Applied the channel mixer warmth filter and a vignette and toned down the brightness a bit.

Kind regards
Chris

[hmca]

Clicking on your image allows me to see the painterly texture that you have added, Chris. Very nice!

[hmca]

Created a watercolor......

[pontiac1940]

Thank you all for participating and editing my image. I am impressed by all of your many skills and vast knowledge of techniques far beyond my basic photo editing abilities.

Following are brief comments about all submissions (in order of appearance) and then I have "selected" three submissions that stand out for me. (Hope I have not missed any submissions.) 
1) fotofrank  Frank, a pleasing "simple' edit that accentuates the sky and barn. This is an improvement if my flat original.  Good crop suggestion.
2) hmca  Helen, as with Frank's your edits are simple and subtly effective.
3) Peterj  Peter, an effective cold-and-stormy-night outcome. Brrrr
4) tonyw  A much brighter effect that turns this into a bitterly cold day. Like Frank's this is a vast improvement if my flat original.
5) Lillias Lillias. I love the overall effects that have turned this into a cold, wintery postcard
6) Peterj  Peter, a "warm" version of a cold winter's day. 
7) fotofrank  Frank, this is what I'll be dreaming about for a few months.  An effective alteration that, for the unknowing, would be difficult to detect.
8) PeteB  Pete, I really like the outcome here. Looks like a moonlit night ... with snow.
9) hmca  Helen, an effective B&W with ominous clouds.
10) Peterj  Peter, the overall night effect works well and the moon suggests a clear and bitterly cold night.
11) Lillias Lillias. An effective outcome: a pleasing, bright winter scene.
12) Chris Chris, the "warm" effect suggests the beginning of a pending warm day that will thaw the frost. Pleasing effects.
13) Chris Chris, you certainly accomplished your "dreamy landscape" and I really like the outcome.
14) hmca  Helen, excellent outcome that begs a "Merry Christmas" banner.
All winners and thanks to all. These submissions stood out for me:

Helen's watercolor 



Chris' dreamy landscape


Lillias' grunge night scene

[hmca]

pontiac1940......Thanks first for submitting your RAW file for the challenge. It was a good challenge and gave us many things to consider for a regular edit. It also lent itself to creative interpretations. Nice to read your comments on each of the submissions and appreciate seeing my watercolor selected as one of the images that stood out for you.

Members, please consider submitting an image for our next RAW Challenge. You can PM me and I will answer any questions you may have.

[Lillias]

Lots of lovely entries for this challenge Clive. I don't envy you having to choose from among them all.
Thanks for your kind comments on mine and for the honour of one of mine appearing in your stand out selections.