Contemplative sight

Does the photo convey a sense of relaxed quietness? Any suggestions

about composition/technical aspects? Would darkning the top using a

GND filter help? Thanks in advance for all comments!

you ask if a gnd would have helped. the simple answer is no. there would be no way to "blend" the filter in, you would see a line on the log. the only way i can think of to tame the highlights would be to shoot under really low contrast lighting.