High desert monsoon sunset

[MattBurt]

It's been stormy here lately which is a good thing in general. We need the water and I like the sky drama and puddles. I've visited this location twice in the past week hoping for two things - puddles and an interesting sunset. The first visit only delivered the puddles. I tried again last night and got what I wanted as well as getting rained on pretty thoroughly. I think it was worth it!

[degrub]

Nice shot !
Just curious, did you post lighten the area with the lichens and the scrub bush/tree just left of the sunset ?

[Arlen]

It was definitely worth it. You've captured a very compelling image.

[MattBurt]

Nice shot !
Just curious, did you post lighten the area with the lichens and the scrub bush/tree just left of the sunset ?

Thanks! I lightened shadows and brought up the luminance of aqua (lichens) but didn't do anything brushed in, masking, or selections.

It was definitely worth it. You've captured a very compelling image.

Thank you Arlen!