Ryan,
I don't have photos, but even a few trees can make a difference.
My course is only 5 years old and has very few trees (I can only think of a couple that come into play today). But three were removed in one strategic place and the character of the hole changed significantly for the better (this removal was done with input from the architect).
In another spot, afternoon sun was being blocked from a green surface by trees that were way out of play (OB, in fact). Green was suffering so the trees were removed. Now the green is very healthy and the removed trees aren't missed.
My point is that tree removal can really help.