User blog comment:Dar'Rajhin/ICEnhancer, Skyrim Visuals at Their Best/@comment-70.72.202.253-20120815214807

I think that the bright colors are just due to the area. If the shots were taken in the marshes or mountains, I'm guessing they would be true to Skyrim's darker look and feel. But the character model is not consistent with the way the developers wanted the characters to look. It is very reminiscent of the cartoon qualities of previous installments. The girl looks less realistic, which for me, is a problem.