I kept bumping this one up during the challenge (gave you a 7), and it continues to grow on me the more I look at it. That guy on the left makes the shot. Nice entry.
i love the way you've used the existing scene to divide your image .. a lot like another one i commented on recently .. i think she was on the phone .. love the feel of both .. the b&w seems to take me back in time .. excellent deb .. :)
Long linear shots like this are difficult to capture properly and the author has done well to handle both the concept and lighting properly and very effectively. The highlights are right on the edge, but the conversion to black and white more than make up for it. A great demonstration of how space is properly handled giving a sense of dimension and unusually time. Very well done - a potential top ten image and ribbon winner.
This shot has a very "Melethish" look to it. (I think I just invented an adjective.) If this is not Melethia's entry, then please take it as a compliment. Ok, I just noticed the "Weisbaden" sign, so I am now 95% certain of it.