Dave,
I don't think many of the folks that spend time on this critique forum are 3 s observers but it is a common mantra on the web that images have about 3 s to sell themselves. IMO that leads to what I call 'pop' images that are as formulaic as pop music. That's fine but it leads to a certain rather boring commonality in images. I'm glad you are interested enough to take the time to really look at the images.
There was absolutely no put down intended in my post, it was simply my expression of my interest in Harald's image and a general indication of why I find it interesting, just as you and others expressed opinions.
Chuck