Ice Crystals Sparkling in the Sunlight

Not too bright at all IMO.  And certainly not overblown on my monitor.  As far as it being the sun peeking up over a hill......only you know that.  For the viewer the background is diffuse enough that we really can't tell what it is (which is a good thing).  So I think the rotation works, even though it may be harder for you to accept it because you know the sun should be at the top.  :-)  If it really bothers you, I suppose you could burn it slightly.  But personally I like the lighter area.  Hope this helps.  It's such a lovely image with an amazing color.

First I am sorry I missed this image before but regardless went in an rated it a 7 as it deserves such high marks is due to the clarity and the composition and how you managed the space in the frame and the depth of field well done... MJ

I apologise also Linda as I don't know how I could have missed thisimage, it is striking in it's simplistic beauty. Good eye, expecially for the beautiful images that come from the simplist things.  You could have so easily overlooked these tiny branches.  Well done! Most sincerely, Gail

Very artistic and beautiful. Congrats!  (7)

Thank you for the kind and generous comments. Best wishes.