Yes, the colours do it for me, too. But as just commented on your more recent submission on this scene (http://www.usefilm.com/image/249039.html)the framing here is less favourable (in MHO) in this picture. The tree looks removed from the viewer, one doesn't stand right udner it (any more); the path in the front leads out of the frame and there's that triangle above the handrail to the right, that also points away from the scene. In comparison to your more recent submission here is a definite sectioning in golden-yellow foreground - handrail - sandy, 'grey' 'back and all the rest'. The wall to the left of the tree 'clings' to it like a coal box nailed to it's trunk.
Well, Kirk, you were asking for it . . . If I hadn't seen your other version this one might have got not all that 'negative' gobbledigook, I might not even have noticed a number of things. But I do hope you don't misunderstand me; if we all just tell each other how wonderful everything is, nobody will be learning anything, neither shooting good pics nor commenting on other's work. I've got to learn BOTH and I therefore appreciate HONEST opinion; so I hope you will take some of my pics 'apart' some days! Honesty appreciated - 'O how beautiful!' I can get at home (and don't believe any more - that's why I joined usefilm.com a few days ago. GREAT SITE!!!). NO negativism meant here (or anywhere!), just constructive criticism. Just as I think the 'Great Idea' of this site is (or should be?).
Again, it's very difficult for me to judge the 'originality' on a scene like this, but you got me very much involved in the discussion about it, so you'll get full marks for that alone! Looking at your portfolio, I see a number of brilliant shots there - to be admired later). Just keep on clicking - you've certainly got it in you!!
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