Joining the "shoulda done better" club. What I really, really like is the choice of including only the reflection of the woman observing the monument. That makes the image for me.
BTW, the monument, which was met with intense controversy at the time of its creation, has become for me THE most powerful, evocative place in Washington to stand and contemplate history. The "ghost" of a woman reading the wall reflects much more than captured light on granite.
OMG I'm old....I can remember when the Wall went up, I believe I can even remember who came up with the design! Reminesceses aside, I think this is a great image and should have placed much higher. Great use of thirds, great lighting, dynamic angles, the shimmering effect of water on the Wall and walkways, the lady's reflection...all nicely done and not over-processed, which is too easy to do.
Maybe too many voters (DPC is an American site, after all) felt the Wall was competing too much with the Monument, which is relegated to the bg, and didn't like that aspect, perhaps they felt the Monument was more important. All I can say is, too bad for them! I think you caught a beautiful moment here, and shame on those who didn't.
This was my favorite image from the challenge. I thought it was beautifully and delicately captured. The image felt emotional - perfect for the subject.
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