Interesting idea. Well detailed right down to the halos. Might have been able to straighten the buildings with a bit of work with PS. Lots to look at here.
Thanks for the feedback on this .. I had been dying to try some "real" HDR once I got my D90, so I setup the tripod outside my home, set the AEB, set the timer for 3 shots and let it rip. I'm happy with the result, and can't wait to do more with this type of artwork.
AuroraBorealis: It could be! I see you're from RI .. so am I .. Cranston, to be specific ..
I like the decision to use hdr on this shot. I always lean toward B&W, you could say I am biased, but maybe a winter scene like this would look neat done without color. There is potential for some beautiful contrast there.
Anyway, nice photo and good editing.
Nice atmosphere created here - I like it.
There is somthing intruding into the picture from the right side frame which detracts my eye - did you consider cloning it out?