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As a result the textures and details that emerge provide the necessary assists to elevate your centered composition. And on this latter note.. can be typically challenging.
If I was unaware of your local weather conditions.. I think I might have been tempted to conclude that this image from warmer times, i.e. summer.
Nicely done, Connie.
And being a big fan of the colour green.. aside from the intriguing initial look in thumbnail of your image here.. that brought me in for a closer look.
And speaking of.. colours are natural. Adding in exposure is good good, too.
You nailed the focus on this one, such a clear, and well detailed capture of the little bugger. Okay I'm with Kathy on the shadow thing. Lol! tigs=^..^=