it seems like the flash went off, and that creates a strange lighting affect (to my eye) -- I like the sun rays behind -- if taken from a tripod with a slightly longer exposure, it might have been better... not sure. Also, slight rotate counterclockwise would have been nice.
I am making two passes on this Challenge. I will vote on your photo then return later(before voting is over) to comment on what I like and dislike about your shot. You can take the comments however you wish and I will try not to be mean. Just don't take it the wrong way.
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Perfect lighting for this. The only thing I dislike is the bottom of the statue being cut off.
Very nice! I would have cloned out that thin stream of clouds above the angel... I think they are distrating from the sun and the angel. Eyes normally focus on the light areas first. I also wish the angel's face was lighter. However, great idea and great choice of statue to focus on. =)