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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

Falls Trail, WA, last October.

Specific Feedback

Seeking any and all advice and comments. Thanks in advance.

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Technical Details

Canon R7, 1/250 s, f/5.6, ISO 400, EF 24-105mm f/4 @ 32 mm, CPL.
Raw file processed in LRClassic and Topaz Photo AI. TK resize/sharpening for web.

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Ron. This scene, although likely a quiet forest, doesn’t present itself that way.
I know trees can lean but without any other landmarks to define the vertical or horizontal plane, I believe the depiction is a bit intense. I also feel the image overall is too dark and contrasty making it foreboding. I attached a screenshot copy of your image with the aforementioned alterations incorporated.

Thank you @Bob_Faucher for your comments. Yes, there is very little from which to gain a context ( a couple of little trees on the right). I went with what I was seeing on the trail, including the overall tonality, but I see your point(s).