Roger, thanks for the comment. If I recall correctly, the trees were that color. They aren't as deeply colored in Southern California. Most likely the washed-out-ness was caused by the high altitude. Also, sadly, the smog from Redlands creeps up here.
I always shot print film unless I had a specific need to use slide film. Now I don't use film (ha!) at all.
It looks like I used a polarizer, too, judging from the sky changing colors in a weird way. Like I wrote earlier, not composed too well. ;-)
What attracted me to view the full size was the blue sky and the somewhat 3dish look. My first question is how you digitized it. Looks like it lost a little bit of color, particularly in the trees, seems like its a bit washed out. You might try playing with the original scan and get the detail and color back, if it isnt lacking in the film. Reala is a great all around film, but personally I like shooting Velvia for outdoor shots, especially when theres a lot of color, like the sky, trees, etc. I like the depth of field you have here. I always shoot a lot trying to change the foreground content, much easier to do that then change the background. Depending on the effect you are looking for everything should normally be in focus, otherwise its just "noise" and distracts.
I was on a hike with my son and some other folks. I took a few photos of the other side of the canyon. This was the best of the lot. None were that good. This shot is fairly representative of my landscapes -- that is, not all that great.
This is in Southern California, near Redlands. Kind of between there and Big Bear. Beginning of July, high altitude, about 10:00 in the morning. I've almost removed this image several times.
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