Still trying to save this

[Pooch]

A reworking of a painting that I've already shown. I think it may finally be turning into something I like.

[Pooch]

Since I did this on paper, I was able to trim it a bit which fixes the composition. A bit off the left and a tiny bit off of the bottom, and a much nicer picture I think.

[CarlOwen]

Well, this is a very nice painting Joseph. I think you got all your elements right, including saving one of your straggly bushes. Extending the water surface to the bottom of the paper and placing the boat in a canted manner gives the painting the point of interest it needed. Nice job.

[Pooch]

Thanks, Carl. I had a feeling that there was something in this worth saving.

[rrsum]

This looks pretty dang good, Joseph! Keep working it!

[victorvector]

Nice scene Pooch.

Maybe strengthen the shadow under the seat of the boat slightly , and perhaps ( sparingly ) introduce some darker greens into the foreground .
Aerial perspective usually produces the darkest shadows closest to the viewer , giving the illusion of depth.

I think the cropping you did produced an improved composition.