BuddhaMaster said:
May I be very rude.
Eventually being rude could be a route to take, but hardly the foot I'd lead with...
I hate to admit, but the muted nature of your quick mockup is decidedly less jarring to look at. It looks a little more natural, and the color of the sky blends better. Heck, the shadows even look more realistic, with that hint of green/yellow dialed down... Perhaps the color grading of this scene does need another look... (not that it looks like "shit")