Juniper & Varnished Wall

Bill,

I like the natural colors here and the arrangement of elements.  What is especially cool is the inclusion of the depression up top which really tells the story of why the wall is stained or "varnished" - clearly at times water flows over this and down the rock face.  At least I'm pretty sure that's what is happening.

As far as a bottom crop goes, I don't think it's needed.  However, a very slight crop wouldn't hurt either.  If it were mine, I might crop up to the bottom of the darkest line of grasses; there's kind of a natural break in there anyway.  But minor.

I did mention the colors look natural.  I do think this could benefit from a very shallow s-curve in a curves layer to just add a tiny bit of contrast.  Just a thought and not to correct an issue, just an idea to make this nicer than it already is.

Lon

I think I would crop off the bottom, as most of the interest isn't in the bottom 1/3. Maybe to the lower sedge bush.  The color contrasts really highlights this unique area.  Bone dry and lush next to each other.  Well seen.

Such a simple yet effective comp! I really like it. The lonely tree fits perfect with the stripe in the rock. My only suggestion would be a slight crop from the bottom as you mentioned, but that's it, since this is really neat!

Bill, the large swatches of color and texture look very good here.  I too like that you included the depression up top.  I could see cropping off the lighter section of grass at the bottom.  The colors and contrast show much better in the large version.

Great combo of the strong greens and the red earth tones. The varnish is a cool addition. This is very well done. 

Nicely seen Bill.  I think I agree with the crop suggestions.  Love the texture in the sandstone wall.

A nice blend of reds and greens, typical Red rock land colors.  But I would also crop some of the bottom.  Very nice rock textures.

Bill: A place I've yet to visit but plan to. I would definitely crop from the bottom and also a bit from the right to maintain the same aspect ratio and give the tree and the stained rock face a bit more emphasis. >=))>

Hi Bill     Well  composed  showing  very  good  natural colors. and interesting patterns  in the stone.  agree with Lon   about a tiny boost in  contrast.

Albert Darmo
Canada