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The quality of light changes over the cycle of the day.  In the morning (the first hour after sunrise) and late afternoon (the last hour before sunset) the photographer gets their best light.  The sun is low in the sky, the contrast between highlight and shadow is within the capabilities of the camera and the textures of the subjects are strong.  This is often referred to as the golden hours.

This image of a small river has red leaves in the foreground helping to frame the scene.  I like the photographer’s choice to crop out most of the sky and concentrate on the river and the foliage.

I would like to suggest that the photographer experiments with this scene if possible by taking the same shot at different times of day under varying lighting conditions.  The midday light has washed out much of the color in the composition.  Some increase in hues can be achieved with the use of photo software on the computer.  Another thing I would like the photographer to consider is trying to find a stronger subject.  The river by itself does not have a strong attraction for the casual viewer.

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