This is technically a very nice photo. Some people might like the extreme contrast of the white sky/dark trees and background, but I think it's a bit too extreme. The perspective of the photo dissapearing directly in the center seems really boring to me. I took your photo, and cropped it a few different ways here.
All in all, I think the basic idea was very good, but could have used with a more interesting orentation, as well as a bit less sharpening in the final image.
Railroad tracks are a common take on the" leading lines off into the distance" idea but I love the way this photo does it. The contrast and the composition are great
so far my favorite pic of the challenge! i love the B&W--and the snow does wonders for it--really enhances the contrasts! the composition is wonderful--i like the feeling of looking into infinity! great work.
Like the photo very much,especially the black and white treatment, and the centering of the train tracks - very effective. Fits the challenge well, like the border too. Nice work.
The contrast seems just a little too strong for my tastes, but I still like this shot a lot. I've been finding myself attracted to railways for photos myself lately!