Composition Critique

I would like some feedback on the composition of this shot and the B&W conversion. This conversion was done with channel mixer in PS,any other suggested methods?

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I like the composition Dave. My only comment re: the conversion is it looks like you may have clipped some of the shadow detail in the rocks off the the right and the trees to the left of the bridge.

I like the way you have edited the photo. However I would trim some of the top and bottom. this will give the photo more focus on what you want the viewer to look at.

something like this:

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Dave,,your compostion is fine..In relation to the B/W conversion it looks a bit flat and you have lost shadow detail in the foreground rocks as Jim mentioned..

theflyingkiwi,,,,I disagree with your edit..Cropping off the rocks in the
foreground you have lost any depth in the image,,it looks too 2 dimensional..

Dear Dave,

My nit-pick suggestion in regard to composition would be to avoid the situation you have right at the very middle of the bottom margin. There is a dip in the rocks at that point that causes an unfortunate point of tension due to the way that contour just kisses the frame. Most people will be drawn to that point, and that is not where you want them to be looking.

All, Thanks for the comments they have been most useful and have added to my knowledge base.

Dave you should try and avoid cutting the frame in half when shooting landscapes. It tends to make for a very static image (a fancy way to say boring).