Sunrise on the way to work...overdone?

I'm unsure of this picture. I do like it, but wondered if it was "too much".
Thing is, I took it at about 7am, and it's ALMOST SOOC - slight increase in saturation and clarity. What does everyone think?

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I like it, the flare in the center and the out of focus areas give it an added touch of "early morning sunrise." The bright top and dark bottom forced my eyes to the center (literally, because the top is so bright it almost feels like looking at the sun), which is where the shot has the most character for me.

edit, btw noticed your location, Barnsley...I have actually been to been to Barnsley, the company I work for has a factory in Barnsley and I visited a few years back! Small world...

bsp wrote in post #10956872
I like it, the flare in the center and the out of focus areas give it an added touch of "early morning sunrise." The bright top and dark bottom forced my eyes to the center (literally, because the top is so bright it almost feels like looking at the sun), which is where the shot has the most character for me.

edit, btw noticed your location, Barnsley...I have actually been to been to Barnsley, the company I work for has a factory in Barnsley and I visited a few years back! Small world...

Thank you. You are the first to mention the sun and blown sky in a positive light. Everyone likes the pic, but wants the sun/sky toned down. I admit I was bothered by the sky, but did like it all the same.

It is a small world, yes. People don't really expect lovely photos from Barnsley (the industrial North), but there's some lovely shots to be had if you look.
What is the company called that you work for?

Bend The Light wrote in post #10956971
Thank you. You are the first to mention the sun and blown sky in a positive light. Everyone likes the pic, but wants the sun/sky toned down. I admit I was bothered by the sky, but did like it all the same.

It is a small world, yes. People don't really expect lovely photos from Barnsley (the industrial North), but there's some lovely shots to be had if you look.
What is the company called that you work for?

I think the sky forces the eye downward while the dark forces it up, but the overall pictures makes the center an interesting place to look. If you cropped it to just the center though it would be boring I think. I actually put my sunglasses on and looked at the pic and it looked even better!

The company I work for is LNS Turbo, a smaller company that manufactures chip conveyors for machine tools.

bsp wrote in post #10957000
I think the sky forces the eye downward while the dark forces it up, but the overall pictures makes the center an interesting place to look. If you cropped it to just the center though it would be boring I think. I actually put my sunglasses on and looked at the pic and it looked even better!

The company I work for is LNS Turbo, a smaller company that manufactures chip conveyors for machine tools.

Thanks.

Even closer to me when you came over, then. LNS Turbo are in Wombwell, which is where I live. About 2 minutes from my house, and I pass by every day on the way to work.

As you say, small world, getting smaller.

Bend The Light wrote in post #10957043
Thanks.

Even closer to me when you came over, then. LNS Turbo are in Wombwell, which is where I live. About 2 minutes from my house, and I pass by every day on the way to work.

As you say, small world, getting smaller.

Wow, very close! I was there for a week then went down to London for the weekend before our return flight home. Nice place, stayed at a place called "Pastures" I believe. Nice small place about 10 minutes or so from the factory.

Another nice piece bend, (don't mind me calling you bend I hope)

Nice hue over the picture, works well, think the blacks could be a tad darker but that could be my screen.

Another print for the marketplace!

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bsp wrote in post #10957141
Wow, very close! I was there for a week then went down to London for the weekend before our return flight home. Nice place, stayed at a place called "Pastures" I believe. Nice small place about 10 minutes or so from the factory.

There's a Pastures at Mexbrough, not too far away. Maybe that. Not been there, though.
Well, was a pleasure to have shared the same square mile with you

darrylhopkins wrote in post #10958138
Another nice piece bend, (don't mind me calling you bend I hope)

Nice hue over the picture, works well, think the blacks could be a tad darker but that could be my screen.

Another print for the marketplace!

d

Call me Bend if you like, but I also answer to Craig

Thanks for the "like". I'm glad you like it.

South Yorkshire never looked so good, awesome capture.

corkneyfonz wrote in post #10959242
South Yorkshire never looked so good, awesome capture.

Thank you! Although this was "just" in West Yorkshire