There's a few very intriguing characteristics about this photo. I get the sense of an old, grainy photograph but without, well, the grain! Perhaps it's Michael's great ability to carefully tone his B&Ws and tie it to the mood and story of the photo.
To me it is also a pleasing composition, but I'm not really sure why!
Reminds me of Stieglitz. Beautiful photo Michael.
Dave Chew