Everybody's comments are on the mark. I am photographing places open 24-hours and taking pictures of them at night. I am attracted to gas stations, as they are often desolate. I want to keep the logos of the stations in the photos. I am interested in seeing how each brand's gas station is lit up. I like the irony of "Marathon" appearing in a dead-still scene. ... I am heavily weighing decisions regarding color and compositions largely on conceptual grounds rather than formal. In the end, there will be anywhere from 12 to 24 pictures in the series.
As stated earlier, all of the comments posted about this picture have merit. The intent of this collection is to build a forest--some of the trees will be more interesting than others.
As a single image, I agree that the "Marathon" sign should go.
