I think it is fantastic! The technique obviously works very well for you and the sky complements the detail in the church. Should do very well in competitions. Congratulations!

I think you've managed to have the best conditions to capture this picturesque church. You have  very good light and a remarkable sky giving a perfect environment. The only thing I would do to improve it, is darkening a little the cloud sector behind the bottom of the cross, which is a bit confusing.

This is a beautiful church, and I agree with you that the sky is nice with the clouds.  At first, I thought about cropping some of it out, but when I tried that, I decided that I liked it the way you have it.  The only thing I’m wondering is whether I might crop a little more off the left side, or whether that would make the image too centered.

It looks just great to me. I love the sky—it makes the image.

I’ve shot this church, or one just like it.  A great story behind it, and a great story of the mining camp.  I think the original church got moved to another town, and this is a replica/re-build.  Not a problem.  It’s authentic and looks great.  Sky and clouds are just right.  Perfect.

I have been taking pictures since 6th grade and a box camera.  I am an active member of the Oklahoma Camera Club and PSA.  My husband, Tom, and I are retired OKIES who also enjoy a small studio and are practicing unique portraiture with a twist…. antique hats.  I exhibit in Salons in EID, Monochrome prints, Color prints, and Photojournalism with an earned PPSA.

      My favorite studio photo subjects are people especially young girls.  I am an avid PJ photographer.  I have a Nikon D300 digital and several Nikkor lenses.  I use Adobe Photoshop CS4 with several plug-ins including Silver Efex Pro.  I also use Corel Painter Essentials 4.

      I enjoy discussing and critiquing pictures and I know that there is always something new to learn.  I welcome positive comments and hope that my comments will help improve your photography hobby enjoyment.