Definitely meets the challenge of leading lines. I like the way that the black and white creates the mood of a moist and misty day. The focus is a little soft but this is not necessarily a bad thing with a scene like this as it adds to the mood. I like the reflections in the canal!
I don't feel a different angle is needed to 'improve' this shot, but could perhaps give you another shot with a different viewpoint.
Good luck with future challenges!
Concentration on the center tree and it's reflection in the water might have been a better choice. The barren land in the foreground and on the left is just that, barren! I also think returning to the scene for a retake would be well worth the trouble!
I like the black and white, but the shot doesn't really give me the feeling of "leading lines". A little more brightness and contrast may have helped to show up the creek a little bit better - it seems to fade to black a little to much for my taste.