Sunrise through the trees

[Judy Howle]

I started with Snapseed for the PC, then I used fractalius and added 3 textures from Swoon the Moon. Thought I'd try something different, not sure it worked

[Paul Lagasi]

I like the idea, I might tone down the sun (centre left), just a bit...nice effect on the trees, I really like the suns rays through the trees, in bottom center. Nice work

[Dennis Bishop]

I agree with Paul about toning down the sun. In addition, a Levels (or Curves?) adjustment layer to lighten the sky behind the trees would heighten its contrast with the silhouetted leaves and branches.

[Indranil Sircar]

Hi Judy, I like the shape and effect on the trees... beautiful subdued foggy bg. I too agree with the sun being a tad bright. Wonderful composition!

[Judy Howle]

Thanks everyone! I've been busy today but I will tone down the highlight. Dennis, the sky was pure white and the textures added the darkness which I liked but I can lower their opacity or adjust them so they aren't as dark.

[Judy Howle]

Version 2. I removed 2 textures and added another one, did a curves adjustment on one and also a layer mask in the sky on one.

[Anita Bower]

Judy--I think the second version works best--a subtle change. The toned-down sun is the major improvement. Lovely processing and composition. I like the curve of the trees--each moving outward. The softness of the image is very nice. Excellent work.

[Dave Woeller]

Hi Judy, While I like the original, the re-post is very nice indeed. The processing, to me, gives the feel of a multiple exposure image. A very nice effect.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Judy I like the repost best. I might be tempted to clone out what looks like a small tree just right of center if it were mine. Nice work!

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Anita, Dave and Andrew! Sorry I haven't been around much lately, I'm on the committee working on our class reunion the past 2 weeks.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Judy, I like the repost best. I especially like the wispy look and the background grasses which look like they're emerging from a foggy morning. Also, love the curves of the trunks. This is a little different for you but I like it a lot.