There are several points to note regarding this photograph, each (in my own opinion) rendering it bland and unsuccessful.(posted 8160 days ago)The tonality is "muddy" in that the areas where more contrast is needed are too gray or dark and areas where more shadow detail is needed are too dark. The unlevel horizontal framing doesn't really work because it's either not level, or too close to being level. For this effect to work better in many shots, this shift needs to be more extreme (see some of Jeff Spirer's photographs posted here). The black border is out of orientation which is distracting - it should either be removed or enhanced somewhat with Photoshop. The image needs to be spotted better, especially in dark, detailless areas. Not that it is always necessary to place your subject(s) away from the center of the frame, but in this case they're placed in the dead center which doesn't add any excitement to the photograph. We do have some photographable action here, that of two different people (by way of role) in dialog, but the feeling I'm left with is kind of a "ho hum... so what?" one.
I do offer my perspectives here in the highest regard for your efforts. Each of the negative points I made I have been guilty of many times in the past, including posting images that needed spotting, so I am really only passing on what I have learned from many others who post here. I think the best advice is to keep up your efforts. Thanks for posting.