It looks like a very dry forest to me. Dark, I don't know, I guess it's all in the eye of the beholder. I do think the coloring is good. Kind of has the Fall colors. Thanks for sharing.
Looks like a wonderful place for a great walk or horse ride. I really like this one
Sorry for the delay, been in Las Vegas but I'm back now. Have so many to look at so don't know if I'll be able to catch up. May not comment on all of them.
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Like how you used the path into the forest in your image here. Acts a guide for your viewer's eyes. It's a good good thing. :o)