Great shot with some atmosphere! Perhaps, maybe, perchance it could have use a little more contrast - on the dark side. I would love to see what could have been done with a HDR image. 9
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The is perfect. Your DOF makes the background gently fad into nothing, thus drawing you into the immediate tree line in front. I'm glad you chose NOT to make this black and white as it's beautiful in color. Wonderful detail.
A beautiful image which captures both the harshness of winter, as well as the striking beauty that emerges from such a stark environment. The colour of the forest and the fog in the background combine to make this a very appealing vista.
It is unfortunate that the creek is frozen and covered in snow, and I do hope you do not fall victim to DNMC votes. Good luck.
This is a delightful picture which I would give high marks to if the challenge was trees or snow. But the challenge is Rivers and Streams and i can't see any...