Convert from RAW in IDC
PP in Gimp
Rotate
Levels
Curves
USM
More levels on just the bucket.
Slight B&W layer to add a little vignette to upper-right corner.
Resize (losing all the nice detail!)
Border
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although you have a good shot...I'll bet that you got a comment or two that say your subject is to "centered"...I would have to agree, your editing is good, colors and tones...but your subject is to centered