I really like this look and feel as well about the fence and gate subjects. I think I would eliminate that one black dot in the sky on the right. Even as a possible bird in flight it is a real eye draw for me away from the neat FG subjects here.
This is a very nice composition. Interestingly, I didn't even notice that black spot until I read Trail Images's comment; initially my eyes were drawn to the fence post and bracing by the relatively sharp lines of the barbed wire which then left me contemplating the tree framed in the open gate. (Of course, bear in mind I (and my eyes) have reached the late seventies and my coffee hasn't kicked in yet ... )
Good work!
@Trail Images@Eric Rose@DWThomas
Thanks for the comments.
Did tidy up the spots, but forgot to save and didn't realise till I had posted. This was a test print on 8x10 to see what needs fixing and if its worth doing a bigger print on.