By request, although I had planned to return when the color became stronger, here is a closer frame of the tree that I posted last week.
I think that there are parts of the tree that could be abstract subjects but not at this time as approaching the tree any closer is difficult at best if not impossible right now. Maybe in winter when the wetland is frozen.
Stephen Gingold Nature Photography Blog 
The good thing is that you might still return when the color is stronger (and the boots higher).
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In this composition I don’t think the color can be much better and may ebb a bit by this weekend. Other spots are just beginning. This is a wetland and they generally are ahead of the rest of the environments. I m not sure what the conservation protocol is for romping through the swamp..
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Beautiful image Steve! Love the colors and makes the tree stand out more!
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Thanks, Reed!
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I like the contrast between the fall colours and the life-less tree in the front. Your photo left a deep impression on me.
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Tanks, Peter.
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Gorgeous bright autumn colors.Steve.
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Thank you, Anita!
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Nice subject, stunning backdrop. Red maples and green pine boughs are so beautiful in contrast. I was just admiring the same in my own yard. Glorious color!
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Thanks, Eliza. I think autumn foliage is even better with a little green mixed in.
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That’s so nice! Thanks for going back for another photo–lovely!
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Thanks, Tina. I had planned on returning and got a little prodding here which reminded me. 🙂
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The previous photo didn’t move me so much, but this is quite wonderful. The dead tree is more compelling, and the colors help balance it perfectly.
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The dead tree did get a bit lost previously. The increased color certainly makes a difference as I had hoped. Thanks, Linda.
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It works really well – the stronger colours make a great contrast to the skeletal tree.
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Life and death as a motif, I guess. The dead tree does highlight in contrast the living leaves although they are approaching death themselves. The big cycle of life. Thanks, Ann!
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Thank you for following through with your plan to revisit this spectacular spectral skeleton.
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And thanks for the reminder to do it. I often forget to return to spots to see how things have progressed and make more images.
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Beautiful. I hope our colouring up is as good as that!
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Thanks! I hope yours does develop like this and look forward to you sharing it.
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