I’m normally a sucker for a good waterfall, but that fallen log with its different textures and colors, with the dusting of fall leaves, is captivating. With that as such a pleasing and strong component, I can see what attracted you. What I struggle with is the composition doesn’t seem to “marry” the good stuff well. The log leads out to the right, and the waterfall feels pinched to the left. Together, the two best parts to my eye compete with each other as opposed to complimenting. It makes me wonder how moving left, so the waterfall was not on the left edge would look? (That would probably have meant wet feet though, if even possible )
I think your greens look good; I enjoy the range you have from forest-green to lime-green. You might play with increasing the saturation of just the green and just the yellow. That can brighten the lime-green relative to the purer green and add a bit of separation.
John, I appreciate you taking your time to provide your suggestions and comments. I agree the composition is competing with itself. I’m not sure how I could have composed it differently given the constraints of the location. It was a struggle to get as close as I did, due to the steep slope on the terrain. Thank you for the suggestions on the color. I tend to desaturate color in post because I find adding contrast will boost saturating more than I like, but that is a matter of my style. I will probably go back and make some color teaks per your suggestion and see how it looks. Again, thank you for your input.
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