Chris, first of all thanks for the done effort in striving for perfection. Like to say that your effort (and skills too of course) have resulted in a wonderful manip. Think however it's better to speak from 'creation'. If one should complain about the blur(?), think he or she will have to do an attempt to achieve a better result. Think I already know what the result would be.
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This seems surprisingly natural to me ,your HDR work is top notch again. There is mood to this , one that is inviting and makes me want to be there. A critique , feel like I shouldn't , its so good. I wonder if a little straightening would improve , I am not sure on this. When I question my photos and it doesn`t seem right , hard to see a tilt sometimes , I try one and see. Fav.
Spectacular posting, really like those gorgeous wooden railroad bridges. Well I don't mind the blur of the trees makes this a very moody and haunted look
Very nice work Chris. I hope you get better with that hip real soon . I would like to see the next step you may be contemplating in this image. It's a real eye grabber like it is.