I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.
Positives: Colour-wise, I'm a sucker for these (getting cliched) retro looks, I'll enjoy them long after they go back out of fashion. What makes this effective is how well matched to the scene it is - this image is meant to have this coloration! Subject-wise, I like the 'everydayness' the communication of a chill in the air and the partial sharpness. The contre-jour technique and long shadows are effective too.