thanks for all of the comments. i know the background building is cluttered, so the next time that i'm in the area, i'm going to retake the shot using some of the suggestions here. thanks again to everyone, i really appreciate all of the feedback & i am very happy with my finish.
Great image. The colors work well. And the building in the background, that I bet you wish wasn't there, actually ads a nice touch per the composition.
would have been stronger has a 'vertical' orientation shot. Could have lost more of the distracting buildings in the background with the camera held the other way round
I like how I am pulled into the photo. I wish you could get rid of the buildings in the background. Would it have given the same effect if you took the photo from the other side to eliminate the buildings? Still nice.
Very interesting view. A more head on view or at an angle toward the building might get rid of the other buildings. Otherwise, it is a beautiful pictures.
I get the idea, but I'm really distracted by the sky and the red buildings, as well as the base of the column in the foreground; shooting from nearer the column, getting some detail and the real weight of the stone, and being more in line with the walkway might be better