EDIT (Added the next day!) : I thought of explaining the thought process behind this edit. Ignore if you don’t want to see it!
The photo has positive content of someone enjoying canoeing in the late afternoon. Thus, all negative elements must be controlled. Therefore, water had to be bright, no vignettes and the sun should look friendly. Also, the shadows on the shore should not be threatening! The colour pallette is yellowish, as Hollywood has taught us to be in numerous films. This practically dictates what needs to be done! The crop is also decided so that the canoe fits harmoniously. Over and out!