COMPOSITION:
I don't have much of a problem with your comp. I would like to see a bit more space in front of the canon, maybe. :)
TECHNICAL:
Your DOF might be a bit short on this one, as the canon seems a bit soft. Lighting is very nice. :|
ARTISTIC:
It's a canon. Nothing too interesting in my opinion. It fits nicely with the title (although I'm not familiar with the song...and I'm sure many of other DPC users who live outside the US) I like the BW on this photo, but it might have had more of an impact if in colour :|
OVERALL:
Pretty good shot, and worthy of where it finished.
This is a beautiful B&W. I love it. Beautiful photo, great composition and well executed. Can't reall say anything bad about it. No "Wow" for a 10 but i'ts a 9 PTL
when taking pics of old things i like getting real close up, detail show age, eroded textures illustrate time. why black and white? will let other commenters brow-beat you about how offensive southern nationalism is to everybody.