Japan Trip - Samurai Statue

This is an old image I took when I visited Japan and felt that it was worthy of touching up. Once I get access to a better scanner I'll try to improve the quality. To me it is representative of modern-day Japan: a prominent figure in this modern age which also maintains a firm grip on its past.

This particular photograph is being posted only for critique, especially concerning composition. I'm also wavering on the choice for the sky and its intense high key value. To help facilitate critique, the original photograph can be found here: [link]

Please remember that the quality is very low due to the scanner I must use for the time being. All images in this series will be replaced once basic critique has been received and I get access to The Super-Scanner. Up up and away!