Now this is the original photo. As you can see it is really dull - I don't know why :(
I just kept it because I liked the view and hoped to find a way to post process it.
if you have any idea on post processing for it, just have your way... I'd be glad to see many different styles and outcomes.
I am not sure if I have done justice to your image Heike and I may have over cooked it!! Using Lightroom 2 I did the following.
1. Increased exposure of iron bar by 1.4 stops
2. Fill light +12
3. Highlight recovery +18
4. Introduced a slight S curve in the curve
If you have comments/criticisms please let me know.