Acadia Sunrise

Was this down around Otter Cliffs? The dappled light works real well for this scene and the details and textures shine in the large version, Mike. I could also see this working as more of a horizontal with a crop from the bottom up about midway between the lower flower and the next one. For me that makes the diagonal placement of the fallen birch even stronger. That's just my personal preference because there is certainly nothing wrong with this as is.

Ed

Thanks Ed. I don't know where this was. Remember I was looking for it again the last time we were there.

I like how the dappled light brings out different tones of green.  I like the texture and colors in the tree.

What a lovely composition of birch and flowers. Well seen and isolated for our viewing. I even like the flower at the very bottom, although I would clone out the strand of grass over it. I usually just pluck out those rascals. Don't know how kosher that is. Really fine image. It's so full of life and joy. Thanks for sharing.

I like the composition of this a lot.  Agree about maybe eliminating the grass strands - but a minor nit..  Nice work!

Really nice, Michael.
I think the square crop works really well here.
 

This is a great take on these bunchberries, Michael.  The fallen birch tree is a fine addition as well.  While I would have bent that bit of grass at the bottom out of the view, it's a very minor detail that a bit of burning in would help mask.  (Technically, it's breaking the law to pluck any living thing in a National Park.  But a piece of grass...)

Beautiful capture Michael!!! The large version is wonderful to view.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

This is so beautiful. I feel like I can reach into my monitor and touch the flowers. 

I love your composition Michael.  It provides minimal but necessary structure and allows me to examine the scene at my own pace. Just how I like it.

An absolute delight. The composition and light make for a beautifully balanced small landscape.