Yes, I agree with Kurka Gwyn. Often it is much more effective and dramatic to crop into the image and delete disracting parts. Without the road it could be anything, anywhere but with the road it is obvious it is a roadside. I think also that you should add more contrast especially in the black and white one. Think of all those stunning black and whites that we have all see. Most have a very deep printed contrast and yes as Kurka says burning in the corners a bit can really help draw you into the scene and help create mood and drama.