Lament

This is a photo that I took in 2015.  It was only my second year to be out in the Smokies for fall color season, but there were several people who told me it was a banner year for color.  With scenes like this, I certainly couldn't argue with them.  This image was captured from the Newfound Gap Road looking toward Mt. LeConte.

The title is a reference to the fact that this area was badly damaged the following year from the Chimney Top fires that eventually caused so much devastation in Gatlinburg.  The burn scars in this area are quite severe and I imagine it will take years to recover. 

As always, all comments and critiques are welcome! 

Capture Info:
102mm
f/8 @ 1/160 sec.
ISO 400

Processing Info:
Levels adjustment to set black and white point, TK's luminosity and saturation masks.  Color balance adjustment.