Here is the full shot. This is the same negative, just not cropped. I have jazzed up the blacks and contrast as you requested. It presents a different scene with less obvious detail on the barn and more blank sky and tree, as well as the plowed field in the foreground right. I thought the road, while eventually turning toward the barn (behind it) was leading the eye away from the barn. I prefer the more intimate look at the barn, but I also understand why some might prefer this view. I do, however, appreciate the input.

As for croppability of a 4x5 negative, there is tons of data from which to choose (depending on how it is scanned or printed). There is enough detail in the picture I originally posted to digitally print it 19" wide and have a good looking print - and that is taking up about 20% of the negative.

Thanks to all for looking and further discussion is appreciated.

ETA - I don't know what the web site software does to uploaded images, but the second shot looks much more contrasty in Lightroom, on the same monitor. On the web site, it appears to be essentially the same as in both shots.