You don't fool me with your social distancing subterfuge. You just like to haunt the alpine trails and take butt shots of the male hikers ;-) That said, it does have a very nice feel to it. Very bright compared to most forest shots.
it is a lovely scene, with the branch working as a leading line to your subject, He is in a good position for social distancing since should anyone decide to come his way, he can just reach out his poles to keep the seperation! I like the light feel of the scene.