I didn't have time to comment on this during the challenge. I like this rugged image with the lake as chopped up and chaotic as the shore. I like the bluish cast to the lake ice and the perfectly placed figure (w/o any blue cast). No compromises here.
I would say this is not exactly a pleasant image to look at, but it is really interesting and it catches my attention. The small figure really gives it perspective and focus. Without the figure it would not work at all. I love the snow in the dark sky.
Pretty incredible. Amazing depth. When you look at the detail in the point it's so vivid that it almost appears to be a tilt-shift photo. Perfectly composed and executed. It's really amazing.