The effect works very well on this shot. It gives a light lavender color to much of the background that makes it look less like a photo and more like a drawing. very nice- ag

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A grand take for Orton's!! However, a drop in gamma and some contrast problems exude which leaves the piece kinda washed out. Play a little with those elements in post and you'd have a sweet image here. Feel free to PM me as I'd luv to give the original a go in Orton's if you don't wanna re-mess with it. A grand scene, just needs a little more work in post. Keep'em coming as I'd luv to see more from you!!

I have no clue here, having never tried anything like this but I do feel a slight bit of color or something in the white area would help get rid of the washed out look. Other than that, I love the effect this photo has -kind of dream-like and soft.
I'd like to see what "Hottrockin" does with it...
Kat

Never used the Orton effect either. It's a pretty scene, however I do agree with the comment that there is too much white in the middle, otherwise nice job.

As said above I think the sky is slightly too bright but I love the photo. The soft effect gives a dreamy feel and your eye is drawn down the path. Well Done