Multi-colored leaf

Today, I continued my tripod mission from yesterday. I am really enjoying using it and forgot how many new opportunities it creates. This morning, I stopped in some conservation land to look for something to shoot. THis is one of those places that is heavily wooded with little light and would be very difficult to shoot handheld. Fortunately, the tripd came to my rescue.

I am currently debating what to blip. My choice is between a leaf on a fern and wooded path. Hmmm, decisions, decisions.... OKay, I decided to go with the leaf shot because it is more unusual for me. Here is the path shot.

I saw this leaf on the ground and was really intrigued with the colors. I do not recall seeing this range of colors before, but then again I have never blipped in this season before either! I took some shots of the leaf on the ground and then placed it on this fern. I like this shot, but it feels like something is missing here and I am not sure what it is....

On the bright side, it is a more unusual shot than the other option and so I am posting it even though I have my doubts. Any comments on what I could have done to make this better is appreciated!

Heading off the grid again for a few days. See you on the other side!


Post processing
Contrast layer in PS
Saturation layer in PS

Constructive criticism particularly welcome on this one!