What mood were you trying to convey ?
Fine images of a sad situation.For me the first one works better.
That's mountain pine beetle work: https://www.climatehotmap.org/global-warming-locations/rocky-mountains-co-usa.html
Nice!
Here's one I took last night. I was hoping for a colorful sky and more water in the puddles and got neither after hiking to this spot. Oh well it was a nice hike.
Still pretty good. Forlorn tree baring the elements in a harsh environment.JR
+1.