Jericho Beach Sunset

TheHoff wrote in post #5872669
Too much for me. Obviously the web size doesn't matter but I can see the artifacts in the sand and near the log. The water and sky are unnaturally bright. Of course I am on a cheap macbook uncalibrated right now so ignore if necessary.

No, I think you pretty much nailed it

With regards to the artifacting, I just did a quick edit on the reduced image I posted since I don't have my original with me at work (yeah I'm punching a clock right now) so that part of it I could deal with.

TheHoff wrote in post #5872684
Yup I like the first much better. I hope you don't mind the addition but here is one I have that I like with the pastel beauty of our sunsets...

I like this, and this is the direction I'm seriously considering with this set. I will see the client's home this Sunday so I'll have a better feel for what she's looking for then. It's going to be a large piece in her living room, and I'm not sure such a strong piece would be appropriate. Softer pastels was already the direction I was thinking for this piece, and you may have just pushed me off the fence

It is also a bit of a cliche-challenge to present a sunset that doesn't try to look so hot and saturated! Good luck.