I'd agree, those shots look like they'd be better without the editing. the first one might even be a keeper- imo, the fake blur ruins the shot, especially the way it's done. just not very believable. I'd go back to the original shot, move the levels so there is just a little more contrast in the snow, and color balance without overkilling it. It looks like a good composition, though, if I remember since clicking "reply"...