Sunset at Christmas revised

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Comment by Jon Main on December 19, 2013 at 7:37

Yeah - I don't know - it was just an idea to slightly darken the tree trunks and darks - maybe it's too risky! - it's really nice - I think you should probably stop there :) !

Comment by Xiao Li on December 18, 2013 at 15:08

HI Jon,  I can see the tree trunk can be darken a little more. The painting as whole is pretty dark now.  I am wondering whether to make it darker or may be I should lighten the reflection in the window to make it pop?

Comment by Xiao Li on December 18, 2013 at 15:01

Hi Manneherrin,  I see what you mean by the single poinsettias.  There is no room for more of it.  May be I should make it smaller and reduce the chroma?

Comment by Jon Main on December 18, 2013 at 6:04

Well, that has improved it nicely!!! I wonder if darkening the darks and foreground would up the contrast and make it more 'dramatic?- or maybe it's a bad idea... ?

Comment by Manneherrin on December 17, 2013 at 21:54

that single pot of poinsettias is distracting to my eye.. maybe add another one or subdue this one? Im not sure

Comment by Xiao Li on December 17, 2013 at 16:43

The major changes in this revised version are: 1. subdue the reflection on the window on the right and brighten the reflection on the window in the center to make it a focal point. 2. brighten and warming the sky and the leaves behind the house. 3. darken and neutralize the fore front grass. Anything else needed?