Farwell Canyon/Junction Sheep Park II

This photo makes me wish I still had my motorcycle.  That road is pure heaven.  I like your treatment of this, I think the golden tones (whether applied or natural) create an inviting atmosphere that draws the viewer into the scene and I like the mixture of between-season grasses and rich green foliage that seems to be resisting the call of summer.  The twisting ribbon of asphalt gives it scale and depth while adding a sense of accessibility and, for those of us who love twisty mountain roads, fun.

There are a couple things I would have at least tried differently.  I might have included a little more of the shrubs in the foreground, their completeness would add a compelling foreground element to the composition rather than being a slightly truncated  distraction.  Or, I might have tried composing in such a way that they were not included at all.  Similarly, the turn in the road at the far left, I keep looking around the edge of the photo trying to catch a glimpse of the switchback and feel it might have improved the integrity of the composition if it were included.

I wasn't there and don't know the limitations you were working with.  In the end, you've produced a well-balanced and engaging photograph, despite my minor quibbles.  Well done!

Thanks, Jeff, for making your suggestions. The colours are pretty representative of what I remember seeing. The light was pretty special,- sun low enough for shadows to give form to the hills, and a clearing storm cloud. There wasn't much more of the shrubbery to include, but I definitely wanted to include some for depth. Good point about the amputated curve!

I don't have a 'natural eye' for artistic composition, so tips like yours help me learn.