can't see the forest for the fog

Hello I know this isn't going to be everyones favorite. But I have been wanting some good fog images. So when a heard fog advisory on the weather I had to go find some. Us country folk have a saying "out in the sticks" and that's what this image reminds me of. It's very difficult to find a clean forest in Arkansas.

Tell me what you think.
Comments and critique appreciated. Thanks for looking.

This link show more detail
http://www.galerainwater.com/forum/galerainwaterforestfog.jpg

Gale, I like what you done with this scene. The comp and exposure are good, the pano format is appropriate. You've touched on the one problem that I see. The forest is not clean, which is not within your control, unless you get a good lopper and go to work. I think you done a great job of catching a wide range of tones, and the scene certainly has that "feel" to it. Well done!

This is just how it looked at Tim's open Gallery.

I wonder if it might be more effective with the dark tree on the left cropped out?

Works for me, Gale. I think a clean natural forest is a tall order most anywhere, and personally, it doesn't bother me at all. While lots of folks like to clean up their property by removing all the dead trees and underbrush, they are also removing an important part of the forest ecosystem that provides food for woodpeckers and their likes. I prefer a natural scene. Nice work.

Gale, I didn't even realize you were commenting on the "cleanliness" of your shot. It looks fine too me. I tend to agree with Larry about the tree at far left. And certainly, it has a wonderful feel to it.

Gale I really like this shot, especially the "squiggly" tree on the left. The various tones and fog combine for a very compelling image. The dark tree could go ... a repost perhaps?

Very nice Gale, the fog gives a 3d effect to the shot. I agree with Larry and Wayne it may be even more effective with the tree on the left cropped.

Thanks for the comments and critique, I can't put up a repost because I haven't forked up the dough to join yet.
OK I cropped the dark tree on the left but added some on the right I had cropped before posting. Take a look and tell me what you think.

Before: http://www.galerainwater.com/forum/galerainwaterforestfog.jpg
After: http://www.galerainwater.com/forum/galerainwaterforestfog2.jpg

Thanks for the comments and critique, I can't put up a repost because I haven't forked up the dough to join yet.
OK I cropped the dark tree on the left but added some on the right I had cropped before posting. Take a look and tell me what you think.

Before: http://www.galerainwater.com/forum/galerainwaterforestfog.jpg
After: http://www.galerainwater.com/forum/galerainwaterforestfog2.jpg

Nice one, Gale - similarly inspired, I took one not too different from that a while back. The fog is really interesting.