It goes without saying that a little editing, a few tonal adjustments including contrast and saturation plus an enhancement filter or two can alter not only the appearance but the feel of an image.
These three examples of a solitary man on the beach at dusk each have their own merits and will appeal to a different taste.
First, the original image after basic editing.
![man watching the ocean at dusk](https://i0.wp.com/larryshapiroblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Maui-7857B.jpg?resize=400%2C600&ssl=1)
The next version includes some pixel editing in addition to tonal adjustments to create added contrast and softness to the image.
![man watching the ocean at dusk](https://i0.wp.com/larryshapiroblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Maui-7857A.jpg?resize=400%2C600&ssl=1)
One more version taken to black and white.
![solitude on the beach at dusk](https://i0.wp.com/larryshapiroblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Maui-7857C.jpg?resize=400%2C600&ssl=1)