My image was too big. Anyway, Im not finding the contrast Im looking for in it, or the colors I want.  I am ahead of where I thought I would be at this point.

Good Start

I have finally started on my final project.  I love the results so far, especially the colors including the black and white selection.  The composition of the bottom half needs work, however.  I feel like the river is too simple and blocky.  It doesn't look like a river.