does it look natural?

[metoo]

I'm trying to learn PSE, it's going soso. I found some awesome blogs that give great tutorials that really helped. I like most of my edits to be very natural. Do you think I did ok with this picture? Does it look natural? Anything I could have done better?

before by meetooo, on Flickr
before




afer by meetooo, on Flickr
after I followed some directions I found hereTutorial showing how to give a picture a clean edit. | Everyday Elements that really helped me understand how to use the layer masks better. I'm so happy I found it!

exif:
Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
Exposure 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture f/3.5
Focal Length 50 mm
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire

[flytyer57]

I like your edits here. The only thing disturbing is the kid crying. Makes me wonder what the heck is going on here.

[metoo]

hahaha the kids crying was why I bothered saving it. They are my kids and i had a shot where my son was crying because he wasn't getting his way then his sis was pouting about 2 pics later. Guess you have to be the mom to appreciate it. lol

[windrider86]

Moved your post to the comparison section where two photos are permitted

[TNH]

Yes, I like the edit much better. Looks great to me, you definitely didn't overdo it like a lot of people! Great editing job.