What Linda said, or wrote.
Linda From Maine wrote:
I think you have a wonderful opportunity for a b&w with impact. However, IMO it needs more tonal range, contrast and brightness. Does your b&w converter have the option to apply colored filters? If you use red/orange, that will change your trees to whiter than they appear now. I've pm'd you a quick edit done with an online app to give you some ideas. Super-cool photo!!