1) in what area is critique to be sought?
HDR technique/result
2) what one hopes to achieve with the piece of work?
Just a typical photo of sunset with great blue skies and brown, limestone-like building. Wanted to bring out the beauty of these three things.
3) under what circumstances is the picture take? (physical conditions/emotions)
On the streets. Sunset but Sun was still pretty strong. The front ground would be dark or the skies burnt out, hence the HDR.
4) what the critique seeker personally thinks of the picture
the sun rays were a bonus. Didn't knew they rays were that pronounced. liked the details of the buildings. composition could possibly be better but it was just a stretch of level ground there. sort of dislike the sun glow/halo (what ever you call it), tried my best to contain the contrast and highlight of the sun.