Very interesting photo. For a Canadian like me it displays a very different interplay of light and shadow in the woods. The vertical 'grain' to it adds much interest. Nicely composed.
Good lighting and shadows in your capture of the lovely forest scene. I love how the moss drapes from the branches of the trees. Good work and thanks for sharing.
Think about the photo before and after, never during. The secret is to take your time. You mustn't go too fast. The subject must forget about you. Then, however, you must be very quick.
Henri Cartier-Bresson