Combined 2 photos… one of the sunset and the tree to make this comp image. I used Studio _Simplify and Glow with some PS adjustment layers.
It is better than just great… So exciting.
Outstanding work
Love it!! The water looks great!
Wonderful light
Well done, great composition … great thought
Wow factor! Great composition!
Many thanks to @Bluemoon5, @Ricci, @Kathy_9, @Mond, @AiDon and @Michigander for your thoughts and comments and to those who gave it a Like… much appreciated!
Great composition! I guess the masking was quite challenging
Planned and executed well!
Thanks for the comment @Laundromat… for masking of the tree I used Channels masking. I always like to experiment with my masking options and techniques and found using a Channels mask worked pretty quickly and did a decent job.
Thanks Terry for your encouraging comment.
Excellent work… composite images are always fun to do…
Thanks @Gravymac for viewing and your comment… composite images are fun and my favorite kind of image’s to make.
I love this composite! I wouldn’t have guessed that 2 photos had been used. My first thought before reading your description was what a great job you did in positioning the camera to photograph the sunset from behind the tree. I love the post-processing, too. It has a great illustrated look.
That is an amazing image. Brilliant composition.
Thanks @Topacres and @Michigander for both of your very encouraging comments, they are very kind and deeply appreciated.