It looks like you have added some diffuse glow to the highlights. It might be a bit too much - it is robbing you of some sharpness. Love the lost in thought look on his face. Would have been infinitely better without the other people in the shot
He stopped and stood at the crossroads. "How like life's path are these stairs," he contemplated, "Choose the higher path, and the climb is difficult. Or choose the lower path, and the descent is easy." Moments passed like heartbeats. He drew in a deep breath and cast his glance at the climb.
You have a keen eye to see this moment in time. It is very symbolic of paths chosen in life.