How could I make this better? -Critique Please

I've had a go at converting this shot of the crinan sea lock into mono - I've got somewhere, but I think it could be better - its just that I'm not really sure how to go about it - My 'levels' adjustments are a bit hit and miss.. I know there's a few B+W experts here - any ideas?



Ist DL2, 38mm, 1/250 f/9.

I think it could use more content.
Sorry, the image isn't showing up for me. The link appears to be broke.

The most effective way to convert to mono is by using Channel Mixer. Hit the Monochrome button and adjust the sliders for red, green and blue until you get the best mix.

This image is very much divided into two, the upper half being much brighter as well. A different composition would have helped. However, as it is, why not try selecting the top and bottom halves separately and adjusting them in different ways to get a better balanced effect.

You need to introduce more drama into the image and darkening the sky would help, but the foregraound needs to be adjusted as a separate entity.