# Autumn Glory

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/autumn-glory/48235>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** landscape\
**Created:** [September 28, 2025, 12:55am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/autumn-glory/48235 "2025-09-28T00:55:05Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![Chris\_Baird](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/chris_baird/32/72124_2.png) [@Chris\_Baird](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Chris_Baird)\
**Post date:** [September 28, 2025, 12:55am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/autumn-glory/48235/1 "2025-09-28T00:55:05Z")

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![Autumn Glory.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/3/0/305c3729bcff421fede045ab3f0ca157d5155bce.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

I try to catch the aspen groves in Central Oregon at their peak every year. Hit it spot on during this particular visit. Having the red and green bushes at the same time made it even better.

### Specific Feedback

Any critique is welcome

### Technical Details

1/80 sec. @f/10, ISO 250

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### Critique Template

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Vision and Purpose:  
Conceptual:  
Emotional Impact and Mood:  
Composition:  
Balance and Visual Weight:  
Depth and Dimension:  
Color:  
Lighting:  
Processing:  
Technical:

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**Author:** ![WillR](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/willr/32/58261_2.png) [@WillR](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/WillR)\
**Post date:** [September 28, 2025, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/autumn-glory/48235/2 "2025-09-28T12:49:51Z")

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I like the layering of colors top to bottom in this image and the structure provided by the vertical aspens. My only suggestion might be to tone the brightness down a little bit, In particular, yellow leaves in the middle and the aspen trunk there seem a bit hot

-Will

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**Author:** ![Chris\_Baird](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/chris_baird/32/72124_2.png) [@Chris\_Baird](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Chris_Baird)\
**Post date:** [September 28, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/autumn-glory/48235/3 "2025-09-28T14:38:16Z")

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Thanks for the suggestion. I wondered about that.

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**Author:** ![Preston\_Birdwell](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/preston_birdwell/32/374_2.png) [@Preston\_Birdwell](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Preston_Birdwell)\
**Post date:** [September 28, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/autumn-glory/48235/4 "2025-09-28T18:15:35Z")

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I like the composition and red/yellow color scheme. I agree with @WillR regarding the brightness, especially the upper portion of the middle aspen trunk.

Here’s a little Photo Shop trick:

1. Create a “Selective Color” adjustment layer.
2. Select “Whites”.
3. Check the box “Absolute”
4. Adjust the “Add Black” slider to taste.

This works a treat since other colors or hue of the whites is not affected.

I like the square format and the three trees lineup.  
-P

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**Author:** ![Chris\_Baird](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/chris_baird/32/72124_2.png) [@Chris\_Baird](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Chris_Baird)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2025, 12:52am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/autumn-glory/48235/5 "2025-09-29T00:52:59Z")

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@Preston_Birdwell Thanks for taking the time to share your suggestions.

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**Author:** ![Bret\_Edge](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bret_edge/32/58780_2.png) [@Bret\_Edge](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bret_Edge)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2025, 2:35am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/autumn-glory/48235/6 "2025-09-30T02:35:00Z")

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You nailed the composition, Chris. What a lovely variety of colors. As has been mentioned, the aspen trunks - especially the center one - are a bit too bright. The yellow leaves in the center are, too. A little more work to darken them down and this one will really sing.

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**Author:** ![Michael\_Lowe](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/michael_lowe/32/7118_2.png) [@Michael\_Lowe](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Michael_Lowe)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/autumn-glory/48235/7 "2025-09-30T21:16:10Z")

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I’ll echo the comments of the others. Good composition, nice colors and subject matter. Also agree about the brightness of certain colors. Thanks for sharing.