Nice crop but the light seems a tad harsh like it was taken around noon, give or take a couple hours in either direction. I'd be willing to bet it would be improved by shooting either early or late on the day or better yet waiting for a partly cloudy day when the sun goes behind a cloud and the light is more diffused and softer.
I think this photo could of done alot better given a more dramatic sky, and better shadows. I know its difficult sometimes, I fight with it constantly. The idea was there, and it was a good one.