Well, it's my personal opinion, and I'd like to hear some other opinions, but I don't think the picture lends itself to the static impression given by a square. I liked the 3/2 aspect ratio in the first version, but I'm sorry the gazebo is centered. I do like the change to true B&W. The toned version just didn't fit the situation.
By the way, what I'd gather are wisps of snow that cause the image to fade in and out make the picture look as if it came from a piece of sheet film that wasn't properly agitated during development.