New York City Sunrise

[davidh202]

Aside from the fact that the image is ever so slightly not horizontal, I am going to go completely against the grain of some of the comments and say that this is a great rendition that is maybe a little over processed. Toned down a little it would be great!
 
The posted original is boring IMHO!

This is what sells!!

[duboisst]

Thank you so much for your feedback!
 
-Stephen

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

...maybe a little over processed. Toned down a little it would be great!

This is one of those cases where "a little" makes a huge difference

[jerryw]

If I was forced to choose between the post-processed version you posted first, and the original unprocessed version, I'd take the post-processed version you posted first, hands down.  It is a striking image that you should be proud of.

That said, I would be inclined to tone down the saturation, and not boost the shadows so much.  IMHO that would make it look more natural, while still preserving its striking effect.

[duboisst]

Thanks Jerry I'll try your suggestions for a printable version. But I am going preserve the post-processed version because I have never seen anything like it and I love it at full resolution for my desktop backgrounds. I also increased the shadows on purpose. I think it's amazing that it's possible to do while preserving detail. You nailed it!
Thank you and I'm glad you agree with my vision well mostly.
--Stephen