The blue haze really works in this compsoition. it allows the mountains to be seen but yet they don't overrun the main theme, the water and the bird. The little bit of rocky island protruding out from the right gives the composition the variety of color and balance it needs. Good post.
Pat
...and the crane is hearing a voice whispering "If you stand there, lunch will come. Or maybe someone will build a ball diamond out in the corn... either one."
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