I thought I recognized this tree. I'm amazed at how well you recreated the composition, and how closely the light resembles that in your original. Both shots provide wonderful sense of life and secrets held. I may be just a tad partial to the B&W, but I also love the multitudes and lushness of the greens in this one.
There was something in the back of my brain that referenced that b&w shot from the August blur thread - I thought of it, but didn't think it was exactly the same one. Nice to see this was you - love the way these branches meander all around the frame - with the brilliant greens, the shot has quite a lot energy. Remarkable how you can get a completely different feel from the same shot depending on whether you present it in color or b&w.
Very creepy looking tree. I like this, but I think this is a case where some heavy editing could have done wonders, though... As it is right now it is a little bit bland, and the brightness at the top is distracting.