The black and white treatment sure shows off the shadow and light. However, I would have tried to position the tree off to the left or right to give the photo more impact.
We don’t make art to show someone what something looks like. All this requires is eyes (or a lens). Art is supposed to have meaning, emotion, power, or magic. Alan & Mario "FourThirds"
Lots of intersting textures, but still needs something more to make it stunning. Perhaps a different angle or shifted focal point. Still a nice capture...thanks for sharing.
I like this black and white. All those pine needles and the sun shining through. Could have maybe had the tree a little more off center, otherwise I believe it is a nice capture.
:)PJ