I really want this shot to be in colour. It looks like something that Meyerowitz or Christenberry would have shot and I'm desperate to see the remains of brightly coloured paint on the decaying pump heads, set against an otherwise neutral backround. Saying that, this is under architecture and the focus seems to be pulled back to the rather dull structure in the background. You mention that its part of an essay, maybe in context this image would read better but otherwise I think it lacks something and comes across as a little flat. Also I think it would be preferential to square up to the central blok a little more as the slightly off centre position conspires to make the frame look crooked (which its not).
Sorry to be negative, but the key words are "I think" I'm sure my voice will be drowned out by countless 'cool pic' comments. Feel free to rip my work to bits as I've posted some real stinkers!!!!
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