Constructive Feedback welcome

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I like this last one for the weight of the bamboo in that it feels more even between the sides. This one does feel a little claustrophobic and I think that is because the bamboo trucks are visible near on the right and left. I think a crop more like this in which you have the path to the edge of the frame (red circled area) gives the image more of a feel of a path to follow rather than a tunnel to escape. To me at least this makes the feeling of the image match the sense I get from the coloring of the image. That may not make a lot of sense but not sure how else to word that.
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It kind of also feels like it might be missing something, not sure what but something. I kind of would like to see what it would be like with a grandfather (in like earth tones) and granddaughter (maybe in something floral) holding hands walking down the path 2/3rds of the way (might be a lot to ask for). That might not work at all but that is what pops into mind.

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 35mm F1.4 GM
• 35.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 1/20 sec
• ISO 2500

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 35mm F1.4 GM
• 35.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 1/20 sec
• ISO 1600

Thanks everyone for your help. David, I have taken cropped in (as you see here), cropped out. I have a gal jogging at the top of the trail, she alarmed me because I was watching the camera which was on the deck (Clint's suggestion) and I did not see her until she was halfway down the trail. Tim, I have shots with very little light as you suggested but my wife and oldest daughter find the light spots on the trail inviting and safe. I agree with David that something is missing. I am going to step away from this genre for a few weeks and get a fresh perspective and come back to it. I am learning a lot thanks for all your help! Best! Drew