Your post-processing did much to enhance this image. I added a little contrast and clarity in Camera Raw and adjusted the light slightly in Curves. I look forward to seeing more of your series.   Posted: 11/08/2025 15:51:02

Your post processing is very natural looking including your enhanced sky. You might want to color the spaces in the cross as the white doesn't look natural.   Posted: 11/11/2025 00:34:53

yeh, similar thing shows up around the tree-sky interacted area, both left and right side of the structure.   Posted: 11/14/2025 19:10:25

Following up on what Charlie said, Scott Kelby did a Zoom presentation for our Guild about 3 years ago, where he showed us a technique to make all those places where the original background shows through trees/branches/etc look natural. Like most tips you don't use much, I have long since forgotten HOW to do it. If I can find the video of that meeting (Scott might not have agreed to have it recorded), I will share it.   Posted: 11/15/2025 03:56:10

Thanks everyone for your comments. I have been researching ways of making a better selection around the trees and came across making a selection using Colour Range then refining the edge with the Refine Edge tool and finally bringing out more detail in the sky using a Curves adjustment. This is the result.   Posted: 11/20/2025 11:46:59

The architecture is surrounded by green trees and dotted with yellow wildflowers creating a tranquil and historically rich atmosphere. The church entrance is the clear focal point. However I feel that the composition is somewhat centered and lacks a sense of depth or dynamic.   Posted: 11/22/2025 08:38:27