Nice lighting/exposure. I think the subject is a bit too centered, but even so I really like this image - best authority I've seen so far. I'm very curious to know who the statue is of and where it is?
Wow, you took this picture at the exact right time of day, the lighting is perfect. The perspective gives an imposing feel to the statue. I don't really know how I feel about pictures of sculptures - this image is, after all, basically a representation of someone else's art. But overall, I think the great lighting and perspective take it far enough away from a "literal representation" to deserve a high score. 8.
The lines of the colums behind the statue make him seem even bigger and more authoritative. Also, the blue hue on the pic gives it an ominous feeling which adds to the authoritativness. Good capture!
Nice idea. Why not simply use a symbol of authority instead of an example. I like that. The duotone works well with the statue, it emphasizes the texture and the shadows.