Peak fall at Stone Door within Savage Gulf, a part of the South Cumberland State Recreation Area in TN. I visit here quite often and was hoping for peak colors with decent light. Wasn't quite what I wanted but turned out better than expected. A beautiful day with nice big puffers low in the sky had myself hoping for a light show at dusk. On my hike out, the clouds rolled in and it was quite dreary and I thought it was going to be a bust. I waited til way after sundown and right as I was ready to leave, the clouds parted somewhat for a couple minutes letting in a little soft dusk light through the clouds. Not what I was hoping for but better than I thought. The ensuing days were filled with wind and rain, knocking a good portion of the leaves off. So, this was it for here this year.
I like #2 over #1. #1 has too much sky. #2 seems much better laid out. But in both of them, it's lacking some contrast, they are coming across a bit flat. Add a touch of contrast and #2 will really be sweet.
Thanks Jim for the feedback. My taste of late has been flat/low contrast but your right, contrast does need to be boosted. I may crop #1 down to 4x5 as well.
Thank you Phil and I agree with you about #2. The sky moved so quickly, I wish I had the sky in #1 for #2 By the time I changed orientation, the sky moved back towards overcast.
By the time I changed orientation, the sky moved back towards overcast.