HDR: Ice on Slow Water

[markus.lang]

I have taken this picture last winter during a hike through the forest. My goal was it, to take a picture of a creek where the water looks really silky.

Please give me, let's say "positive" critique in the way of:
I like it because.....
I hate it because .....
You can improve ....

Tell me what you think about this shoot!

ISO: 100
Focal Length: 32mm
Aperture: f/10

Camera: Canon EOS 400D/Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Lens: Tamron 18-240
Filter: Hoya Neutral Gray Filter NXD8

Exposure:
1st Pic: 1.00 sec
2nd Pic: 1/4 sec
3rd Pic: 4.00 sec

Manfrotto Tripod

Here is also a link to flickr, if you like to see the picture in other sizes:
Ice on Slow Water on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

p.s.: sorry for my english, i'm not a "native" speaker :-)

[christophm]

My eyes keep moving between the white of the water and the white of the snow. And the snow is winning. I would crop the picture to get rid of the snow. This way the picture feels more peaceful and your eye can rest on the white in the water.

[jenrnala]

I love this. Great job captureing the motion. The crop would be ok. Try it both ways. I like it!

[EMansfield]

I agree with the suggestion of cropping the snow at the upper part so the viewers' attention are directed solely to the movement of the water.

Cheers!

Eric Mansfield