Monet bridge second version

Here is my second Monet Bridge that I started at home midway through my David Lobenberg workshop. I began the same way as my first Monet Bridge with tracing a photocopy of the bridge with pencil (I need to keep my pencilwork much softer so it doesn't take away from the end piece), then put in some light washes (tea consistency, as David Lobenberg refers to it) and then the color on the bridge and some of the shadows.  I noticed that I didn't have the same saturation of color in this one. I need to make sure I am using more pigment to bring out more color in my paintings.

Finished piece, Monet Bridge #2

Here is my first one to compare it with. They both have parts to them that I really like (as well as some flaws) 

Monet Bridge #1

Monet Bridge, a David Lobenberg workshop

I just completed a workshop with David Lobenberg with the subject being the Monet Bridge and it's reflection in the water ...perfect for me! I love the challenge of reflections. Here is a progression of the piece I worked on during this class (I also started a second one for "homework", but I'll post that one later)

This is the "completed" painting at the end of the workshop.  I have not removed the tape because there are still a few areas I'm still pondering...not sure if its finished yet. I will have to let it sit for a few days and come back to it.

The link to my second attempt of this bridge and the final version of this first one is here.