Ice cube of embarrassment

After yesterdays warmth study, I tried to do a cold study. It hasn't turned out well. In fact throughout the entire hour, I liked nothing about this picture. But my attempt is up and the results are pretty terrible. I need to work on my abilities with complicated colour differences and the bending off the reflections in the material.

I've decided that instead of attempting ice again, tomorrow I will have a go at a few various materials, such as metals and such to try to learn some material styles.