I could copy and past this to several other images in this challenge: The deep sepia obsures the details that are available in this image. By lightening the tone, the detail will emerge and the veiwer doesn't need to work to capture the feel, mood, emotion that should be come easily. (By the way, IMO)
wow excellent shots. could have been a touch brighter tho. Being that the image is so dark it loses a little bit of clarity and depth. I also think that you may get some low scores due to the composition of the shot and that it is small. I would love to see the original after the challenge is over tho if possible. <7>