Fall in New Hampshire

Wonderful set of balanced trees...great golds and the splash of red make this is an exceptional White Mountain autumn image... nicely done, Craig.

This is real nice, great layers of color and different vegetation. I hear you on the compression. Some fall images with a lot of color seem to get crunchy. 

Craig, I like past peak colors, too. Very pretty warm colors well composed.

Craig,

A beautiful, rich autumn image.  I really like how you've composed a tight, intimate portrait of fall with the two main trees providing a solid structure in the frame.  I've come to really enjoy "past peak" situations - I found that fewer leaves allow us to see and photograph actually MORE fall color (and details) - if that makes sense.  I noticed this in Yosemite - although clearly Yosemite doesn't have concentration of color like this.

A couple of observations for me.  again with the alternate view.  I can see this without the golden grass at the bottom. But then again, I like the diversity and additional range of color and tone. And of course the grass provides an anchor and sense of place.

I might agree with Harley on the crunchiness, although for me it may be a contrast thing.  Maybe a combo of heavier contrast and a slight underexposure? I'm having difficultly describing; kinda like how colors get on a thick, cloudy day after a rain - the colors are richer and darker? I think this mostly shows in the grasses at the bottom.  I'm not saying this is a bad thing, just an observation.  And regardless, the color and saturation are excellent. Love the rusty range of color here.

I do love this image - despite my little nitpicks.

Lon

Beautiful mix of rich golds, browns and rusts. The layering in this image works well. I could see burning down the bright area of grasses at the bottom.

I really like the subtle colors here, Craig.  I agree with Harley about the crunchiness and I'm sure compression is taking it's toll. I like the grasses here because they add another layer and depth.  Very nice.

I'm also attracted to these kinds of colors and images. I think it takes more work compositionally to make these successful. Good eye and good job.

This has a wonderful mix of subdued autumn color, Craig. The leaf drop actually gives the viewer a peek into the BG foliage of this beautiful scene. I also like the layering here.

Ed