Communist Era, Bohemia

My first thought when I was seeing this setting was something our of George Orwells novel "1984" the old chateau's stair going into the park with a bench to sit and relax, but the sinister element that is present is a loudspeaker that breaks this harmonious setting.

You're right. The loudspeaker is sort of intrusive both in terms of the peaceful environment and the composition of the shot. The angle you have chosen is quite good but the strict linearity of the pole disrupts the flow of the picture. Top drawer processing as always.