Appreciate having the three images to compare, and this time I'm liking the f8 version most. The light/shade/colours/angles are great - f8 plays them more strongly imho.

It doesn't look overcooked at all. If feels as if the branches are reaching out to the camera.

Welcome back to the DIC Todd. Love the textures on this one, and as mentioned, the shadows.

Very nice light and shadow

I like the color combination and the bright foreground. That really helps with the 3D feel.

Little red/green flecks appearing.

just testing

Yep, even add ufos!

Nice mix of crisp and blur.

Seems an odd place for so many locks. Love locks doesn't seem to make sense, nor so many agencies wanting access. Makes for an interesting picture though with the stark country beyond.