very interesting vista. This could benifit from more post procesing, but this is a great starting point. This shot has more potential, I dont think its done yet.
Good photo. Meets the challenge. I'm not sure about the contrast levels. The colors seem a little unnatural. Overall, it still should finish with an above average overall score.
Looks like a wonderful place to go hiking. I just love oaks. Your photo has a nice warm glow. This one looks like it would be a great candidate for tonemapping and/or HDR to bring the detail out in the tree trucks to make it pop. I have never done it myself but hope to learn some day. I am sure some will probably say the photo too busy but that is one of the things I like about it. Nature is Nature. Hope it does well.