Thoughts on this river shot

First time trying to do a flowing river...thoughts?

Looks good...but for me the river seems to flow into and then out of the shot too quick. The green reeds/grass grabs my attention more.

But you did nail the creamy dreamy water. Just need more of it!! For me at least.

I agree with Doug. More water and I wouldn't miss those reeds at all. I think the leaves in the background have awesome colours.
Good first attempt

This is a little better angle....It was very rocky where I was standing, and I didn't have a really wide lens.

Did you use any ND filter or was it dark enough? Looks great!

No ND filter...it was dark enough, this was around 630 in the morning

Here is my 2¢. I would like to have seen the sky and a fair amount of those trees disappear and see more water. I agree about the reeds but there are times when you just have to play the cards you are dealt. If the water is not too deep, I have been known to wade into the stream to get the best composition and even plunk my tripod legs into the water to do it. An 4X-8X ND would have allowed you to blur the water more to give it a more "ethereal" effect. You can also add some blue to the water to make it look a little more surreal.

More river less green stuff. Step to the right about 5 feet or so.

and don't forget if you want wider and don't have the lens you can always do a couple of shots and stitch them together for a pano

I think you got the water movement very nicely. The composition just needs some improvement, and I know it isn't always possible to get the ideal, but I agree with the others regarding the green reeds/weeds.

Those gnarled roots are great.