Sprague morning

First, my apologies to be so irregular in the forum. With travel and some other priorities life has suddenly become very busy. Also going through a phase where whatever I shoot seems to be just junk to me and most of the time I think my 7 year old does a much better job with composition than me. Anyways, went to Rocky Mountain Park after quite sometime and looking at a little cloud over Sprague thought would stop there. I didn't regret the decision.
Your C&C highly appreciated as always.

#1 this is how it was after a while, larger view provided.

#2 How it all started ..

#3

#4 the ducks at Sprague - thanks for looking.

There is something about #2 that is hauntingly beautiful to me. The contrasting colors, the mixed textures, and the reflection in the water all work really well for me. It's a superb image. I like all 4 of them, buy I am really drawn to stare at #2. Well done.

#2 'How it all started' may be the finest photograph I've seen (yet) from you, Soubhik. That one is just achingly beautiful!
Composition is first rate, too. If your RAW converter allows you to tone down the blown out areas of the sky, that may be worth pursuing, but if not I wouldn't sweat it.
#3 is a close second as it has many of the features present in #2. I'm not a big fan of the sticks in #1.
If I could get just one shot from an outing like #2, I would be thrilled. Great capture, Soubhik!

#2 does it for me... Well done!

Very nice. Like the subtle blues in the foreground in #2. Like the color and the texture of the ice in the first image as well.

Nice! I actually like #3, it's understated. The reds in the others seem a bit 'washed', im not sure what the solution is. But a real nice set.