REACTION: Ok, the colors are pretty vibrant. But after that, my initial reaction to this photo is "Oh boy, Im looking at someone's front yard." I dont want to look at your front yart unless there is something amazing, funny, disgusting.... UNIQUE about it. Im not saying your house or yard is hard on the eyes... just give me something 'more'. Im greedy like that.
COMPOSITION: I think a different angle could have made a world of difference for this shot. As far as cropping is concerned, I have a bit of a problem with the left side of the tree. There isnt really anything going on over there...
The more I look at the shot the more it appears technically fine. What Im really wanting is a fresher perspective on your yard. ;)
Although this shot has great color, I'm just not really big on the composition of it all. I wish I had a recommendation, but I don't know exactly what it is that I'm not big on.
Nice composition with the tree. Your pic seems to be leaning a bit (or is it the house? :) It seems a little over saturated in the leaves (or is it softenend) Not sure. Nice choice of subject.