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(Voted earlier)
This is one of my 8s - I like it a good deal. Furthermore I think it enriches the DPC collective portfolio. Put simply, I wish we saw more stuff like this. Let me tell you why it pushes all the right buttons for me:
1. Ha, how the snow is on the branches almost make this look like infrared - the added glow helps to accentuate this effect.
2. The highlights on the tree should look blown but somehow (careful histogram monitoring?) you've managed to avoid such a look.
3. The overall framing is perfect, giving just enough space for the tree and its shadow.
4. The deeply dark sky offers great contrast to the snow - red filter in software?
Overall, a very well executed and effective image.