Congrats on first submission! You left almost a quarter of candidates in the dust. My advice - study composition. Link below could be a good starting point. See you in following challenges, Jenna775.
//www.livingroom.org.au/photolog/tips/digital_photography_composition_tips.php
I like this photo, however I am not too sure about the B&W here. would llike to see it in color to see what I would like the best. But that is just my thought