Hi Sue! This is very pretty, and I like the simplicity of it.
As an Adams landscape, I am not seeing the great amount detail that he included in almost all of his landscapes. The wide expanse of lake looks nice in this shot, but just not "Adams-ish" to me. I think that may be the reason some people voted this low.
As always with your shot, great sky.
Have you tried to dodge and burn the tree in places? I can see what appears to be patches of lighter areas on the branches which don't quite look right. Do like the composition and the sky is great.
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