[Yossarian]

Good photography is made of light, composition, and subject matter. This picture has a striking subject matter, is good enough on the light, and is a love-letter to the compositional "rule of thirds" & "diagonals":

[Hegewisch Dupa]

Damn - that was fascinating - thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[smokingfrog]

I can see it now..

[Rebelbase]

Thank-you for that insight.

[ottbmare]

You’re right: whatever else it is, this photo was composed according to classical principles. Thanks for the analysis.

[Pelham]

Thanks for posting that. Makes the photo all the more interesting.