I like the improved version very much.
It has such calm and eery feeling.
I think you captured a warm autumn day perfectly!
As for feedback - I think you already got some brilliant advices and suggestions here..
I may not be the most qualified person to give comments/suggestions on other people`s paintings, because I have a tendency to paint based on my instinct rather than knowledge, , nonetheless, here are my thoughts: I would add even more shadow on the water under the dock and maybe some more warmth to the water in that area, perhaps more color. Somehow, the right bottom corner feels too light and too bright in comparison to the whole painting.
Oh, and I would add a flying bird (or two) somewhere in the middle part of the painting, I feel like it would add more dynamism to the whole composition ... but that`s just my personal opinion![]()
Hope my feedback was somewhat helpful to you...
Wish you lots of luck and inspiration!
Elena
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