Early Morning Montage Layering Practicing Sort of

Early blip that was the plan, first thing in fact as the sun rose and my eyes were still half shut. Far too cold for this sort of thing, but also the winter brings a later dawn so that has its advantages.
Am trying to learn layering and montaging and figure out blending and colour matching and oh so many techincal things along the way. Only so much play you can do when you have a life to attend to as well!
Blipping becomes the first easy part sometimes. The photo at the beginning and the download as a means to force you to stop playing and wash some dishes, feed the kids etc.
Ah well, I loved the lighting of the sun and the strong shape of the trees so a good starting place today. Sorry if it is going to be a bit of an endurance exercise while I am learning. Not always good results!