Very nice Willie! Great coloration almost looks like it could be a painting.
Sometimes you just have to shoot from where you are and this isn't enough time to relocate. Still the message is received. Can you perhaps remove them in photoshop?
oops.. didn't realize i was in the D7000 forum. judging from the pics here though i may have to think about upgrading. that is after i get a 10-24 wide-angle lens, a 50-200 telephoto lens, a flash attachment, etc etc.