Balance and tranquility

@Ian Bramham: Thank you. This was taken last year with point and shoot on automatic mode. I didn`t think of any technical part then (had no knowledge). Besides I was with my kid, so one of my eyes was on him... In general my preference goes to a sharper look and contrast, that is one of the reasons I like your photos. And the composition and framing... Like you, I love still photography for the ability to tell a story in one frame.
I was very tempted to adjust some contrast and saturation before posting this one, but then I remembered the feeling when being there. My mind was relaxed and almost cloudy. So I decided to post the original.
All my photos until now were pure instinct. Now I am learning the technical side of the process which gets on the way a lot... And not in a good way. But I know it`s just a matter of time...