Gorgeous sky, Bill, and very nice shot! Is there any particular reason that you want to keep so much of the foreground? The horizon bisects the photo and to me is very distracting. If you crop just above the fenceline (about half of the foreground), I think it would draw the eyes to that beautiful glow on the snow by the figures, and tie everything nicely together.Just my opinion.
Excellent capture, especially without a tripod. Thank you for sharing.
Best Regards