it's very soft., looks like noise removal has been overdone.

It seems a little lacking in fall color.

Other than the apples there doesn't seem to be much in the way of autumn colours

the subject is "Autumn trees" not "autumn colours". Well - it IS an autumn tree.

Agrees with mellanieb

nice try, but it appears your flash? may have blown out the wonderful color you were intending...try available light and a tripod on the next one

I agree with itsmymoment. I don't see why you needed a flash, considering how bright the sky is. I think you just needed to use a different angle.

flash too strong.

OT, the contest is about 'Trees'

I can hardly see any tree in this picture

Agrees but for what it's worth it's a nice shot. And OT means (Off Topic)