The "before" shot was taken at dawn. Some simple editing--sharpening, contrast, bringing out that lush color--makes this image, to me, something bordering on the abstract. Honestly, to say too much of this shot ruins it; it looks mysterious, and most people can't quite figure it out, how I got it. I feel like getting this shot, and what I made of it, is one of the best things I ever did.
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