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I really like this image, and how you have done it. The Black and White conversion has worked very well. I will start with a list of things I like actually:
1. I love the texture, which you added to the photograph and how you have achieved this effect.
2. I really like the idea and the simplicity of the photograph, because it just stands out.
3. I like the detail in the twigs and the snow in the tree. It seems sharp and carries a lot of detail.
4. Overall I think that the idea is very original and you have really executed this idea very well.

Now onto the things that I dont like as much, or maybe things that I would improve and some tips on that:
1. I can see that you tried using the rule of thirds here, however I dont think, that this works here. The tree is basically on its own here, so I think that it would be much more effective if it was positioned centrally.
2. I think that the texture should have carried on from the bottom, to the top of that tree and then faded out, since I dont like the fact that it just carries to half of the tree, since the top bit of the tree is lost in plain whiteness and it looses detail.

Thats all from me! I hope that my comments were valid and helped and again I wanted to point out that this is a fantastic photograph and I have added it to favourites. Good Job!