Looks a beautiful scene, but not sure about the prominence of the nearest tree trunk - maybe a few steps to the left would have given a clearer view? Or maybe a few steps back so the whole tree was in the frame? The former would also have reduced the impact of that bright while fence... Maybe there were reasons these options were not possible? Great colours and light - just not sure of the composition.   Posted: 11/05/2023 07:32:33

Thanks Judith for your thoughts. I did move around in all directions and found moving back make the fence more prominent, moving to the left was not as dynamic. Just my opinion. Thanks   Posted: 11/05/2023 16:33:52

Nice image Rich. You have captured the brilliant colours of the fall. Not sure I understand Judith's point of stating that if you would have moved more to the left to get a clearer view of? The white fence can be easily cloned or dodged a bit, but then it is not such a eye sore as there is a second man made element, the road, to balance it. Like the curvature of the branches too.   Posted: 11/06/2023 11:59:12

It is an inviting scene. The red tree is very impressive. Another time of day would improve it. Also something other than a road for the lower right. Moving to the left and have more red trees instead of the road would enhance the composition.   Posted: 11/10/2023 15:58:02

You captured this beautiful tree at a great time, with the leafs red and still on the tree. I think that you would have a stronger image if you cropped off on the right back to the tree. That would have the tree as a stopping point to keep the eye in the image and would get rid of the distracting white fence. You would then have the tree arching over the road and the road curving into the distance as the subject. I really like the image.   Posted: 11/11/2023 12:22:15

Is the white fence a distraction? Moving a few steps to the left would have added more of the road to the scene, but at the same time, added a good leaning line. Moving backwards would have been another option as it would have included more of the tree in the picture. However, the contrasts of colours are nice: the red leaves against the blue sky and green lawns.   Posted: 11/16/2023 10:41:27

Lines and triangles play well together in this image. The road and fence line lead to the tree, that lead to the branches, that lead to the contrast of leaves, sky and grass. I like the way you have captured the trees canopy and created a natural vignette to hold the viewers eye. Nice pleasant colors. I like the composition Rich.   Posted: 11/18/2023 08:20:16