I think this too would have been a good contestant in the tree contest, I love the bit of sun trying to peek around and the serenity of the setting it silhouettes. I think this is a gorgeous image... it's calming.
I like How you've capitalized on the Tree, using it as a Shield and halting Over-Exposure... Interesting idea, and it Works! There's much to Take in with the Varying degrees of Texture about...
Beautiful photo, love the sun behind the tree, and love the black & white. Also really like the boats and water in the background. Great job once again.