Made this image near a semi-frozen pond. The yellowish-white random patterns you see on the leaves (dead autumn leaves under water) are due to the sun-light refractions through a thin layer of ice above it.
Any suggestions to improve the image - welcome. Does it require some more sharpening...?
That apart, I am posting below a vertical view of the same image. Please let me know in your view as to which looks better of the two.
Nice job with the diagonal and seeing that the vertical was stronger. I like Robert's alternate vertical and more contrast. Seems to make the whole image click.