Early Winter

So I'm sifting through older photos today and playing in Lightroom (oooh sliders!). I really love this app.

Afternoon at the brook...the sun casts a lovely glow -
http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Nature...6_mpk6Y-XL.jpg

Upstream at the same brook. I've been looking at this picture for months and there's something about it I like. I can't put my finger on it, maybe the reflection, maybe the snow covered bushes, maybe the sun on the trees in the bg, I don't know, but here it is.
http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Nature...4_n3iYw-XL.jpg

A pond that's just starting to freeze. I was hoping for some mist, but alas it was clear. I sort of dig it anyway.
http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Nature...1_qTRY4-XL.jpg

Another pond a stone's throw from that last one. I has more dead trees and I'm a sucker for dead trees.
http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Nature...8_P3XpH-XL.jpg

Thoughts and comments welcome as usual.

I like the second photo as well, WD. I think the patch of blue in the water, plus the reflected light into the frost covered bushes is very unique. Also patches of color in the upper corners. Makes for a complex photo with many elements, yet it's nature.
First photo is a match for the second, IMO. Nice unique reflections, obviously the same area, same time. Same complexity.
Mike

Lovely set, especially the second and fourth are my favourites!

All are lovely. Frame #2 and #4! very nice

thanks guys, I'm glad I sorted these out.

I really like that 2nd shot. The intricate pattern/textures of the snow covered branches appeals a lot to me. Then I think the suns glow and the reflection just compliment that nicely.