This image was taken on the Causeway at Merritt Island NWR. It was a nice place to stop for a picnic after a day in the refuge, until they started the construction on the new high rise bridge.
Modifications in CS4 included; Topaz Clean – Cartoon, Topaz Detail – Spring Green, Angled Strokes and Diffused Frosted Glass.
Interesting image. I can appreciate where you were headed with this image. The effect is very painterly. I'm just having difficulty getting past the feeling that the strokes (looking like they were done with a palette knife) are too large particularly on the gull. I keep feeling like the strokes should a little smaller with a little more of them.
But that's me. If you like it this and you must, that trumps me every time! ;)