The crop you suggest definitely works, and very well. I do like this square version though, so I'm keeping itI think I like the image better as a horizontal with the top third cropped off (just a little sky in the upper left). Just the way it strikes me ...
Definitely. I thought no one would notice it and am not sure how I feel about it. Thanks for the comment, Derrel.That window in the house has a lot of pull.
There's barely any processing done to this photograph, and none of it had to do with HDR. I basically converted to B&W, played with the colour sliders in Silver Efex, then added some grain. I'm sorry that it looks over-processed to you, it wasn't my intention.Some promise. Way too processed for me. I would pull back the HDR or whatever so the car and front flora does not look like a illustration.
Thank you for the constructive criticism, and glad that you like itWonderful shot, as always! I like the square crop. My only nitpick is (as Derrel said), the window in the house is a bit distracting.