I'd have moved slightly to the left so that the subject didn't clash with the trees in the background - there's plenty of empty space to the right. That would also have positioned them on the right of the frame which would have been better.
I like the color contrast, although in some ways, because of the subdued background, it looks to me like the stick was stuck in the ground and not naturally there. Because its so bright in comparison.
Wow, that's some serious frost going on! You live in a frigid place and I thought it was cold where I live! This makes me cold just looking at it. Nice capture. Very emotive.