The Old Beech

Real pretty open woods scene. No nits here. 

I think we've seen several images from this area but this rates close to the top if not the best. The tree glowing green with the moss is what's so special. That combined with a warm palette is a striking composition. 

Nice composition with the trees.  Good exposure and color.However,  I might have tried to slightly darken the bg on the left side.

I think this is my favorite from your series so far, Ian. The beech tree steals the scene for me with it's wonderful character and presence. I do not notice it so much in the smaller version, but when I open the larger one a couple of things draw my eye on the right side. There are a couple of areas along the edge which look aqua colored and out of place to me along with something that is probably just limbs but looks man made to the right of the beech along the crest of the sloping ground. I think they could be cloned out without to much trouble. Just my opinion of course as this is beautiful as is.

Ed

Beautiful fall scene!
Not the tiniest nit from me!
Sandy

Ian,

I'm gonna go against the grain and say I prefer your previous images over this one - all though I can't put my finger on it.  This is a grand old beech to be sure.  I guess maybe I'm looking for more open space in front of the tree(more room at bottom.)  And while the green moss makes for a nice added feature to this tree, I think the greens are a bit too much, at least to my eye.

Don't get me wrong, this is quite a lovely autumn forest scene.

Lon

This is a beautiful, warmly inviting look at these fall woods, Ian.  I'd sure like to sit down against the main subject and enjoy the sounds and warmth.

That is one mossy beech tree.  Some heavy saturated cyans on the far right boarder that seem out of place so might remove.  Otherwise, an enchanting looking place.

Ian: I love the color palette here and your comp. Well seen and superbly captured.>=))>