Wonderful job on this challenge, I like the idea of journaling over the part of the photo you're not happy with. Perfect choice of kit!
I love that you can see so much of the bank and water and surroundings in the large photo. and a fun memory to capture - it's all those little things that make a trip so memorable. beautiful composition - clean and simple. Love it!
I love how you kept the larger pic in color so that we can see the surroundings very well and the close up in b/w so more emotion and detail...this is done fabulous one of my faves.