Wonderful picture Mary, I didn't get the chance to vote in the challenge, too bad because it is very good and I am surprised it didn't do better. What makes it work I think is the textures in the ice, where you managed to cut off the trees (was that planned?), and the line you created between the two surfaces. Amazing job.
On a side note: you probably need more contrast to give it more "pop" for the DPC voters, but I think that would have taken away from the mood. I love it the way it is.
Oh cool! I'm glad this is you! I wish I'd had something more intelligent to say in my comment. This is just so much to my taste, the reflections, the texture, the complexity. Love the blue hues too. Well seen and shot!