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Your emphasis on the bright seed heads and their reflections works beautifully. I also really like all of the subtle tones in the foliage. The bridge doesn’t bother me as it shows that this is a scene from a park or garden. I do wish for a bit of space at the top of the tree on the left, if there were no distractions up there.