now, im a sucker for patriotic photos,
i can see you shot in the middle of the day because the sun is really harsh on your subject. your picture follows the rule of thirds, its good DOF and color, so in all a 5
keep shooting,
This is really intresting, but I think you should have played with the colors. Although I like the color of the sky. I think touch ups to the building and the tree perhaps. Nice job though and good luck!