This was one tough challenge (96th place with a 5.837?!)! Great shot, no doubt. Very nice natural tones - I might have punched them up a hair (as I have a tendency to overdo that sort of thing - lol). The composition is perfect! Beautiful reflection - the yellow leaves are exquisite. Great job.
Very nice capture of a fall landscape, very appropriate for the category. I think this was a harder challenge to stand out in, unless you had something a little unusual. The photo itself is very nice. I like the composition and how there really aren't any empty spots. Also I find the reflection in the water to be nice and inviting. I would have played with adjusting the contrast just to bring out the leaves some more. I really like the soft flow, and glow from the top of fence possibly from the sunlight. Personally I did vote higher then you scored. I felt this shot stood out above many of the other landscape. Good shot. I can see this shot on a card or calendar.