Happy Family

Sure I could've cleaned the spot removing all the needles and leaves,

but I wanted this scene to look as natural as I'd found it.

TIA for all comments. There's a larger version to view, too.

Tomasz,

I applaud you for not changing the scene as it appeared to you.

There are no rules about this aspect of imaging.

For example if you waited for the wind to blow away the leaves , then some people would say " now that is a well composed image ", but the facts remain that you did an excellent job with this capture because it is natural.

Best Regards,  Mike

Thomasz,

I fully agree with your philosophy. Leave Mother Nature's work as you found it, then shoot!

that's my two cents

cheers

Sam