Intimate autumn scene

Hi Albert!
Good job capturing the impact of this intimate scene. As for you question, I do think the background colors add to the scene, partly because they are out of focus, and thus provide a nice contrast without competing details. The same is true for the pond, as I found myself asking "what pond?" until I looked closely. I'm not sure if you want the reflection in the pond to be more noticeable, but if you do, I think you would need different lighting to make the background brighter. Having said that, I'm not sure if that would improve this particular composition. I think this works well as is; and one that emphasizes the pond would work better with a smaller foreground subject.

I like the pond and background colors, but not so much the brown path(?) cutting through the middle.

Thanks for the comment John. I now mention that the brown edge on the pond is autumn leaves on the water
Albert Darmo

Very pretty intimate scene Albert. I like the out of focus backround and bright colors. Well done.

Those are striking red leaves set off nicely by the yellows/greens in the background. The pond works well also, but the path is a bit distracting.

A wonderful look at nature and autumn, Albert. Nick

Lovely. I like the smaller, more intimate scope of this composition. The red oak leaves standout nicely against the pond. Good use of dof.

Excellent, Albert. Love the red leaves popping out and the nice colors around them. Beautiful.

The juxtaposition is very nice here!

Albert, the colors are beautiful along with the light. Very enjoyable intimate scene. Nicely done.
John