Hey Misha (and others!),
I really like the shot as well. I do think that Tony has a point about the top of the photo catching the eye - though I think it is the top 2/3 of the image. The funny thing is that I would not have noticed it had Tony not mentioned it.
On another note, I love the way the exposure is taken. The great gradations between light and shadow are excellent.
Thanks, Misha!
-JM