Clarity of image

[Gohan]

Hello people, I need some help and advices. I have been trying to make a little amateur photoreport "autumn" and shot this picture. Is the subject of it enough obvious for you? What would you do differently to get a better quality (I am talking about free piece of shell)?
Every opinion is welcome.

[Seb]

Hello people, I need some help and advices. I have been trying to make a little amateur photoreport "autumn" and shot this picture. Is the subject of it enough obvious for you? What would you do differently to get a better quality (I am talking about free piece of shell)?
Every opinion is welcome.

Hello Gohan,

I like your composition, I wouldn't change a thing about it.
However your focus appears to be almost (not quite!) on the leafs rather than the central shell which obviously weaken the picture. Also, I am not too sure in which situation (sunlight and weather) you shot this one but I would suggest to reshot in the morning or in the late afternoon to get a softer and warmer light (and/or work on it in post processing to warm up the colours).

I'd like to see your second picture if you decide to give it another try.

regards

Seb