My 5-minute edit job doesn't do this scene justice at all. The lighting was quite magical as we hiked through this grove, everything so vibrant and lush. Next month all these leaves will turn a bright golden-yellow and hopefully we'll be able to return for at least a long weekend to capture the colors.
Looks like you've been very busy while away - getting amazing shots by the looks of things. 5 minuets has done it to perfection in my eyes. Gorgeous shot girl!
You say your editing doesn't do the scene justice. I say it is a definite fav. I love birch trees and you have captured the magic of this scene beautifully.
I bought the new version of photmatix, I love it!