*Hello from Sid and the critique club*
An appealing image that does not meet the challenge.
I find your image attractive but in terms of the challenge the subject and your title is so obvious that there is no element of surprise that should be associated with something obscure. We should be made to explore your image to find the hidden subject that is obscured in some way. I do like the reflection and the ripples and the shadows its all very appealing. As you say, it is very bright sunlight but I think you have controlled the exposure well, there is good detail throughout.
I'm sorry you didn't get any comments during the challenge I hope this makes up for it, Sid |