Judges Comments

Exquisite detail has been captured, supported by a beautiful range of tones that brings out the subject well. The post in the lower-left corner anchors
the image and creates a pleasing sense of balance. The eye is sharp and positioned along the right third, which further strengthens the composition.
A very subtle lift in brightness, without losing detail, would help bring the subject forward even more. Flipping the image horizontally, I feel creates even stronger impact.