Here in Massachusetts, you have to get out between the showers, which seem to happen every few days. I've been really searching for some of that brilliant red, but I seem to be getting more yellows.
Thought I'd try this on for size to see how it came out, let me know what you think.

I like this idea. I think your framing with the OOF leaves works nicely.

I might crop up from the bottom, though. Just enough to lose the flat area just before the taller grass. Nicely seen.

JBR

Spot on John I think your quite right, I was wondering about that myself. i thought maybe boost saturation or vibrance too, or maybe darken the circle and boost the inside just a tad, little burn and dodge maybe ?