The melting sun
by docjonny

Comment by Lydia:
I gave this a seven. I love the composition.

The melting sun
by docjonny

Comment by Neat:
Such a powerful photo!

Autumn afternoon in the hills
by docjonny

Comment by tnun:
I admire a certain restraint.

Autumn afternoon in the hills
by docjonny

Comment by SaraR:
An impressive forest! I rather wish the trunk on the left hand side wasn't included in the frame.

From above
by docjonny

Comment by glad2badad:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

First, let me say congrats on a very respectable 6th place finish in a strong field of images for this challenge.

You did capture some nice lighting with the late day (or early day) shadows. The colors are also close to what you'd find on the complementary colors scale (orange & blue if I remember correctly).

The foreground to center line of shadows below the ridgeline add a nice leading line element ... right to the peak. The clouds even lined up for you in a supporting role. :-)

One thing that is difficult (or was for me) is to determine a sense of scale for this mound of earth.

While this is indeed a pretty image I think the competition of mountains, lakes, trees, were just strong enough to keep your entry down a little.

Best of luck in your future entries! Look forward to seeing what's up next.

Regards,
Barry

From above
by docjonny

Comment by PennyStreet:
Very pretty!

From above
by docjonny

Comment by MaryO:
Dramatic scenery, with hints of civilization in the background. On my screen the shadows look just a tad too magenta.

Early morning over the volcano
by docjonny

Comment by IreneM:
Really gorgeous image. Congrats on your HM.

Early morning over the volcano
by docjonny

Comment by P-A-U-L:
Congrats on the HM

Early morning over the volcano
by docjonny

Comment by hiltonmd:
This definitely has a wow factor. Very nice.