The DOF is really good Rob. It feels like the ship is going to come out of the photo. That is a great angle you chose.
Good color contrasts.

TicK

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Top werk Rob, krachtige kleuren, goed standpunt, mooi onderwerp! Gr Mich

Very good job, dear agent !!!!
The effect is stunning.
Yours SAM

I really like the darkening. The red and yellow show up well even with a dark setting. You did a great clone up job too. lol

Nice work, Rob. I don't think the basic editing you did constitutes manipulation. You didn't add torpedo tubes, or a deck gun. Altering or correcting exposure is as old as the first photograph, ever.

Fantastic photo and work,Rob.Love the darkening,and the colors too.

Really nice work and great technique.

I think Doug made a good point, Rob. Congratulations on an excellent narrative. When you simply say "Paint.net manipulation", I'm never sure what you've done. It helps me to understand your images with the short explanation that you provided. This is a shot of remarkable contrasts. The boat looks like it's in good shape. The far background looks very modern. The sky looks like there a storm brewin'. Yet there's still a filth and grittiness to the dismal surroundings of the harbor. Too bad you cleaned it up. There aren't enough shots on Caedes of everyday people doing their jobs. I would love to see some pallets, forklift trucks and shipping containers full of those wooden shoes you guys always wear. :-)

Super dramatic scene and fantastic postwork.

Tanju

Another stunning looking photo with great colours and detail plus nice angle again that you took the shot from too.

The dramatic clouds set off the colors of the boat nicely. I like the depth you captured too. Wonderful work, Rob.

A great cleanup job and lovely presentation. Very nice editing on the photo. I like the darkness in the background. Lovely colours and clarity in the photo.