The colors, verticals against horizontals and layering are what I saw when I shot the first image and the delicacy of the weeds and water surface of the second appealed to me.
cameralucidity
Sharing things I see and shoot.
The colors, verticals against horizontals and layering are what I saw when I shot the first image and the delicacy of the weeds and water surface of the second appealed to me.
cameralucidity 
Second image above is very good. Great lighting, sharp focus on plants and a super background. Well balanced and inviting, likable colors, pleasing aspect ratio. Well done, I am jealous.
Thanks.Table Rock State Park is a great place to shoot.
Agree second shot is exceptional. It really jumped off the screen at me.