hello Joobee beautiful optimal idea... b/w.. but I believe that takes a walk disturbs the scene very, perhaps, IMHO, also the subjects they were stronger in the low part of right of the photo. it would have given more "light" to the path and to the perspective, and rendered more strong the "stand-by" of the subjects in the comparisons of the "way".. that it is march sense... a release much beautiful one emotionally strongly of the sweet family that admires... I believe that your idea "to block" the persons is optimal!
beautiful the tone of the black/white perfectly balanced... also the details are wonderful!!