Rough Start

Bob; the title puzzles me.

nice catch

Bob, take a look at the histogram of your image.  You have underexposed the image by a full f/stop.  If this is not clear to you look up the terms on the web: digital exposure, ETTR, and histogram.

Jerry

I don't think this photo would have half the impact it does if it were properly exposed. Sometimes the histogram needs to just be kicked to the curb, rules be damned. The darkness and moodiness of the image tells a story of complete hopelessness. Compelling.

Thanks for taking the time to write your thoughts.