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That’s some view… tonal values is the key here, convert to mono and you’ll see that it all looks a similar tone… contrast in a painting adds interest.
That foreground tree and wall could be quite a bit darker in my view. Think about adding some warm tones into that stonework…introduce gouache in places if necessary, unless you’re a purist watercolour artist, I don’t see any point in that. Body colour can often help.
I could go on but have another go, knock out a little tonal sketch first, this can often help get these important things right.
Apart from these few details, you’ve made a good start and a promising composition, remember the focal point!
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I agree with Alan regarding the tones , use artistic license and add some warmer colours into the wall bit of green around the base from algae etc that will bring the wall into the picture better . The tree is an excellent shape, darken the shaded side a bit more again a hint of moss will give it some interest , love the Basra of the tree it’s a great looking piece.
Sorry if this sounds like in pulling your work to pieces , it’s a really good base to develop l like the composition and think it’s worth developing more.