My only 10! I find the photo draws me into the focus of the archway! The quality presented by the b/w is stunning and utilizing the trees for a natural framing always works for me! Great shot!
This is the shot normally i think i would like, my impression is that it does not match, (but what do I know). Explanation: I feel like the leaves have a luminous quality, which i really like, they are light and airy. The sculpture however is dark and heavy. Which I also like. But together they feel conflicted to me. Especially with leaves being on both sides, my focus feels pulled back and forth. I think you are attempting something here which is just on the edge of something great, like to see some similar shots with different tones/effects.
Intriguing shot, great textures and use of IR. Not quite sure about the composition though, the elements in the frame don't seem to balance proportionally to me. 8
Wow, thats an amazing structure, be interested to know where and why. The IR is a nice option for this, I get the feeling that you'd miss the same impact if it were in colour. Nice focus, good choice - Good luck!