I love this idea for the challenge; this looks like a church or an old university, somewhere that's only alive when people are there. Very good detail, perspective, tones.
I didn't think much of this on first viewing but I certainly found myself coming back to it more than once during voting. (I perform a rough vote first and then run through the images a number of times to fine tune individual scores). This image certainly makes me wonder about the location, about the use of the space, about the empty chairs... I want to know whether the space is used regularly and is just experiencing a short lull or whether it's been standing empty for some time. I like the way the line of chairs leads me back into the darkness.
There is something about this picture, I think you really have catched the mood in this picture, I love the lightning the textures and the setup. Good job My first 10
I like this original idea of your a lot, and I think you executed it very well. I have a too-dark monitor, so I'd bet some may say there are some blown high-lights, but that stuff doesn't bother me too much. I like your use of lighting here. This scores well with me :)
this image is very appealing to me - if it weren't for the seats of the chairs in the middle row being so bright I would call it a ten - it just can't quite get there for me